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.
Customers must receive written validation of eligibility from Efficiency Maine before the purchase or lease of an EV to receive an enhanced rebate amount.
Efficiency Maine offers enhanced incentives for qualified low- and moderate-income Mainers.
- Moderate Income
- Homeowner’s Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)
- Up to $70,000 for an individual filing as single, head of household or married filing separately.
- Up to $100,000 if married filing jointly or individual filing as a qualifying widowed person.
- Homeowner’s 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 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
Efficiency Maine provides instant discounts for qualifying battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) at Participating Dealers and rebates for electric vehicles purchased or leased directly from the manufacturer.
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:
- $73,000, in the case of an eligible pickup truck or commercial van with an EPA-rated range of 300 miles or more;
- $65,000, in the case of an eligible pickup truck or commercial van with an EPA-rated range of less than 300 miles; or
- $50,000, for all other eligible vehicles.
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 an eligible 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 45 days of EV purchase or lease date.
How to Get an Efficiency Maine Instant Discount:
- Complete income-based eligibility verification form and receive confirmation of eligibility from Efficiency Maine.
- 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.
- Choose an Eligible Vehicle.
- Purchase or lease an eligible vehicle directly from a manufacturer.
- Submit rebate claim form or postmark it within 45 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 EV Rebate Application Process.