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Off-Peak Charging EV Rebates for Businesses and Nonprofits

Limited-time rebates up to $14,000 on commercial electric vans. Click here for details.

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Many businesses and nonprofits in Maine own electric vehicles. They’re popular because they can cost less to operate and maintain, require less downtime for service, and cause less driver fatigue than internal combustion engine vehicles. Click here to learn more about driving electric.

Efficiency Maine offers incentives for businesses and nonprofits to purchase eligible electric vehicles. To minimize impact on the electric grid, rebate recipients must purchase and use an off-peak charger with their vehicle. The off-peak charger must be purchased before purchasing an eligible vehicle in order to receive the rebate. Additionally, the charger must be installed where the vehicle will be regularly parked within 90 days of vehicle purchase.

Rebate Amounts
New $4,000*
Used $3,000*
Commercial Electric Van (pre-approval required) $12,000-$14,000 (click here for details)

*Includes an additional $1,000 bonus that expires April 30, 2026.

Rebate Eligibility

Electric Vehicle

  • All-electric vehicle (a.k.a. battery electric vehicle)
    • Hybrid vehicles, including plug-in hybrids, are not eligible.
  • Vehicle must be purchased, not leased.
  • Vehicle must be titled in the business name.
  • NEW
    • On the Eligible Vehicles List
    • Total MSRP or “sticker price,” including options and accessories, minus destination/delivery charges, no more than:
      • $80,000 for eligible pickup trucks and commercial vans
      • $55,000 for other eligible new vehicles.
  • USED
    • Vehicle final purchase price no more than $40,000.
    • Model year no more than 6 years old (in 2026, must be model year 2020 or newer)
      • For complete list of vehicles sold within model years 2020-2026, see fueleconomy.gov. 
    • Odometer has no more than 72,000 miles

Participant

  • A business or nonprofit in “Good Standing,” authorized to do business in the State of Maine, and with an office in the State of Maine.
  • Able to install an off-peak charger where the vehicle will be regularly parked.
  • Limit of two vehicle rebates per entity per 36 months.

Timeframe

  • Off-peak charger purchased before vehicle is purchased.
  • Rebate recipient installs off-peak charger and connects it to Wi-Fi via mobile app no more than 90 days after vehicle purchase.
  • If vehicle is purchased from a Participating Dealership, rebate must be provided as an instant discount at the time of purchase.
  • If vehicle is purchased directly from a manufacturer, rebate claim form must be submitted online within 60 days of vehicle purchase date.

How to Get a Rebate When Purchasing a Vehicle from a Dealership

  1. Purchase an off-peak charger through Efficiency Maine.
  2. Go to a Participating Dealership with the off-peak charger order confirmation email.
  3. Fill out the rebate claim form with the dealer and purchase an eligible vehicle with the Efficiency Maine time-of-sale discount (amounts listed above).
  4. Install the off-peak charger at your home and connect it to Wi-Fi within 90 days of the vehicle purchase.
  5. Use the off-peak charger to avoid charging the vehicle from 5:00-9:00p.m. on weekdays. Retain ownership and registration of vehicle in Maine for at least 36 months.

How to Get a Rebate for a Vehicle Purchased Direct-from-Manufacturer (Polestar, Rivian, and Tesla ONLY)

  1. Purchase an off-peak charger through Efficiency Maine.
  2. Order an eligible vehicle directly from the manufacturer and submit the rebate hold request form (optional).
  3. Complete the vehicle purchase and submit the rebate claim form within 60 days of the purchase date.
  4. Efficiency Maine will follow up via email if corrections are needed to rebate claim form. Please allow up to 6 weeks for rebate processing.
  5. Install the off-peak charger at your home and connect it to Wi-Fi within 90 days of the vehicle purchase.
  6. Use the off-peak charger to avoid charging the vehicle from 5:00-9:00p.m. on weekdays. Retain ownership and registration of vehicle in Maine for at least 36 months.

Terms and Conditions

Efficiency Maine does not warrant the performance of incentivized vehicles. Program and incentives subject to change or termination. Incomplete information may delay or disqualify your rebate. Please see the Program Manual for all terms and conditions and complete instructions for the rebate process.