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.