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EV Announcements

Jul 1, 2021

Changes to the EV Rebate Program Effective July 1, 2021

As of today, July 1, 2021, Efficiency Maine has made changes to the EV rebate program. These changes include:

Enhanced Rebates for Governmental Entities

Governmental rebates will be returning to the original rebate amount, with limited-time enhanced rebates for entities outside of Cumberland and York counties.

  • Standard rebate amount – governmental entities:
    • $7,500 / BEV
    • $2,000 / PHEV
  • Special limited-time promotion for entities located in all counties except Cumberland and York
    • Must not have received a rebate in the past 12 months
    • Must complete purchase by August 31, 2021
    • $12,000 / BEV
    • $5,000 / PHEV
  • Limits per entity (per EIN/Tax ID):
    • 2 leased vehicles
    • 5 total vehicles
  • Pre-approval process is mostly the same as before – new application form here.

Limited Promotion for Business Fleets

  • Limited-time promotion for purchase/lease of 2 to 10 vehicles by Maine businesses
    • The first 50 vehicles will receive an additional $2,500 on top of the standard rebate:
      • Total $4,500 / BEV
      • Total $3,500 / PHEV
    • Limit 10 per entity
    • Requires pre-approval – application form here. Pre-approval is valid for 60 days.
    • First 2 vehicles must be purchased concurrently
    • Governmental entities are NOT eligible

Administrative Changes

  • Window stickers must now be submitted with all rebate applications
    • Helps to clarify purchase price
    • Helps to determine level of electrification if not clear from VIN check
  • A driver’s license is not required for governmental entities

Click here to download a track changes version of the EV Rebate Program Manual showing all updates.


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