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Electric Vehicle Incentives for Any-Income Mainers

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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.

 

 

Incentives up to $2,000

Type of VehicleAny-Income Incentive Amount
NEW Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)$2,000
NEW Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)$1,000
USED BEV or PHEVN/A

Limit of two Efficiency Maine EV incentives per customer in a 12-month period

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

  • 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.

Eligible Vehicles List

Participant

  • Individual Maine resident at least 18 years of age with a current, valid Maine driver’s license. A temporary license is acceptable.

Timeframe

  • If purchased from a Participating Dealer, incentive must be provided as an instant discount at the time of purchase.
  • If purchased directly from a manufacturer, rebate claim form must be submitted online or postmarked within 60 days of EV purchase or lease date.

How to Get an Efficiency Maine Instant Discount at a Dealership

  1. Choose an Eligible Vehicle.
  2. Find a Participating EV Dealership.
  3. Receive an instant discount at time of purchase or lease.

How to Get an Efficiency Maine Direct-from-Manufacturer Rebate

  1. Choose an Eligible Vehicle.
  2. Purchase or lease an eligible vehicle directly from a manufacturer.
  3. 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.