Electric Vehicle Incentives for Low- and Moderate-Income Mainers
Thousands of Mainers own electric vehicles. They’re popular because they are fun to drive, cost less to operate, and emit fewer pollutants than internal combustion engine vehicles. Click here to learn more about driving electric.
Efficiency Maine offers enhanced incentives for qualified low- and moderate-income Mainers*.
*Requires income verification from Efficiency Maine before purchase or lease of an eligible vehicle.
- Moderate Income
- Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)
- Up to $70,000 for an individual filing as single or head of household.
- Up to $100,000 if married filing jointly, married filing separately (both returns required), or individual filing as a qualifying surviving spouse.
- Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)
- Low Income
- Must demonstrate participation in Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or MaineCare.
If you do not qualify for low- or moderate-income incentives, click here for our any-income electric vehicle incentives.
Incentives up to $7,500
| Type of Vehicle | Moderate Income Incentive Amount | Low Income Incentive Amount |
| NEW Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) | $3,500 | $7,500 |
| NEW Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| USED BEV or PHEV | N/A | $2,500 |
Lifetime limit of one Efficiency Maine EV income-based incentive per customer, two income-based incentives per household
In addition to Efficiency Maine’s incentive, you may be eligible for a federal tax credit up to $7,500.
Efficiency Maine Incentive Eligibility
Electric Vehicle
- 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.
- For used vehicles, the vehicle’s final purchase price must be no more than $40,000.
Participant
- Individual Maine resident at least 18 years of age with a current, valid Maine driver’s license. A temporary license is acceptable.
- Received income-based eligibility verification email and/or letter from Efficiency Maine before purchasing or leasing the vehicle.
Timeframe
- Income-based eligibility verification completed less than one year before vehicle purchase or lease.
- For Direct from Manufacturer rebates, rebate claim form submitted online or postmarked within 60 days of EV purchase or lease date.
How to Get an Efficiency Maine Instant Discount at a Dealership
- Complete income-based eligibility verification form and receive confirmation of eligibility from Efficiency Maine before purchase or lease of an eligible vehicle.
- Choose an Eligible Vehicle
- Go to a Participating EV Dealership.
- Show Participating EV Dealer your income-based eligibility verification email and/or letter from Efficiency Maine.
- Receive an instant discount at time of purchase or lease.
How to Get an Efficiency Maine Direct-from-Manufacturer Rebate
- Complete income-based eligibility verification form and receive confirmation of eligibility from Efficiency Maine before purchase or lease of an eligible vehicle.
- 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.