Electric Vehicle Incentives for Businesses and Organizations
Dozens of Maine businesses and organizations own electric vehicles. They’re popular because they can cost less to operate and maintain, reduce tailpipe emissions, and provide on-site power. Click here to learn more about driving electric.
Efficiency Maine offers special incentives for the purchase or lease of eligible vehicles by business and nonprofit entities.
Incentives up to $8,000
| Type of Vehicle | Incentive Amount |
| NEW Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) | $2,000 |
| NEW Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) | $1,000 |
| NEW Battery Electric Cargo Van, Chassis Cab, or Cutaway | $8,000 |
- Limit of 10 Efficiency Maine incentives per business/nonprofit in a 12-month period
In addition to Efficiency Maine’s incentive, your organization may be eligible for a federal tax credit.
Efficiency Maine Incentive Eligibility
Electric Vehicle
- Electric vehicle must have a price of no more than the amounts listed below, where the price is defined as total MSRP or “sticker price,” including options and accessories, minus destination/delivery charges, and no other discounts, deductions, credits or rebates are to be counted in the eligibility determination calculation:
- $80,000 in the case of an eligible pickup truck or commercial van.
- $55,000, for other eligible new vehicles.
- Leased vehicle must be leased for at least 36 months.
Participant
- A business entity or nonprofit entity in “Good Standing”, authorized to do business in the State of Maine, and with an office in the State of Maine.
Timeframe
- If purchased from a Participating EV Dealership, incentive must be provided as an instant discount at the time of purchase or lease.
- If purchased directly from a manufacturer, rebate claim form must be submitted online within 60 days of EV purchase or lease date.
How to Get an Efficiency Maine Instant Discount
- Choose an eligible vehicle.
- Find a Participating EV Dealership.
- Receive an instant discount at time of purchase or lease.
How to Get an Efficiency Maine Direct-from-Manufacturer Rebate
- Choose an eligible vehicle.
- Purchase or lease an eligible vehicle directly from a manufacturer.
- Submit rebate claim form or postmark it within 60 days of EV purchase or lease date.
Terms and Conditions
Efficiency Maine does not warrant the performance of incentivized vehicles. Program and incentives subject to change or termination. Please allow six weeks for rebate processing. Incomplete information may delay or disqualify your rebate. Please see the EV Program Manual for all terms and conditions and complete instructions for the rebate process.