Electric Vehicle Rebates
Efficiency Maine offers rebates for qualifying battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) at Participating Dealers or purchased directly from the manufacturer. Explore the links on the side of the page to learn more about EVs, charging, and more.
How to Receive Your Rebate
Participating Dealers will reduce the price of your new EV at the point of sale. That means no paperwork and no waiting for your money back. If you purchase a vehicle directly from the manufacturer, you can submit the rebate form yourself within 45 days and receive a check in the mail.
Vehicles purchased outside the State of Maine or from non-participating dealers are not eligible for a rebate. To get a low- or moderate-income electric vehicle rebate, you must receive income-based eligibility verification from Efficiency Maine BEFORE you purchase an eligible vehicle.
- Click the links below to find your rebate amount.
Individuals ($500 to $7,500 rebate)
| Type of Vehicle | Any Income | Moderate Income | Low Income |
| NEW Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) | $1,000 | $3,500 | $7,500 |
| NEW Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) | $500 | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| USED BEV or PHEV | N/A | N/A | $2,500 |
Purchaser Eligibility
| Details | Any Income | Moderate Income | Low Income |
| Income Eligibility | All incomes | Adjusted Gross Income (AGI):
| Must demonstrate participation in Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or MaineCare. |
| Income Eligibility Verification Process | None |
| Apply for pre-qualification via Efficiency Maine website. |
| Other Income Requirements | None | Must not be claimed as a dependent on anyone else’s tax return | None |
| Rebate Limits | 2 per customer in a 12-month period | 1 per customer, 2 per household | 1 per customer, 2 per household |
*Additional information may be required to verify income.
Businesses and Organizations ($1,000 to $2,000 rebate)
| Type of Vehicle | Rebate Amount |
| NEW Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) | $2,000 |
| NEW Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) | $1,000 |
Rebate Limits:
- 10 rebates per 12-month period
Purchaser Eligibility:
- Must be a business or nonprofit entity in good standing, authorized to do business in the State of Maine, and having an office in the State of Maine.
- Businesses and nonprofits may be eligible for higher rebates. See the sections for “Maine Governmental Entities, Tribal Governments, and Select Nonprofits” and “Business Fleets” below to see if your organization qualifies for additional incentives.
Maine Governmental Entities, Tribal Governments, and Select Non-Profits ($2,000 to $7,500 rebate)
| Type of Vehicle | Rebate Amount |
| NEW Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) | $7,500 |
| NEW Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) | $2,000 |
| Level 2 Charger | $350 |
Purchaser Eligibility:
- A Maine Governmental Entity or a Tribal Government located in the State of Maine; or a 501(c)(3) non-profit listed in the 211 Maine Directory, providing health and human services or emergency services in the state of Maine.
- Entities sharing the same Employer Identification Number (EIN) will be considered one entity and will be subject to the limits per Purchaser outlined below.
- Requires pre-approval. Governmental Entities: Click here to apply. Nonprofits: Click here to apply.
Rebate Limits:
- Governmental Entities and Tribal Governments: maximum of 5 EV rebates per entity/organization per 12-month period, of which not more than 2 may be for leased EVs.
- Select Nonprofits: maximum of 10 EV rebates per entity/organization per 12-month period.
- Rebate amounts are contingent on funding and subject to change.
Level 2 Charger Rebate:
- Governmental Entities, Tribal Governments, and Select Nonprofits that receive a rebate on an EV are also eligible for a mail-in rebate of $350 for a Level 2 EV charger. Click here for rebate claim form and full details.
Limited-Time Incentives for Business Fleets ($3,500 to $8,000 rebate)
| Type of Vehicle | Rebate Amount |
| NEW Battery Electric Car or Pickup (BEV) | $4,500 |
| NEW Plug-in Hybrid Electric Car or Pickup (PHEV) | $3,500 |
| NEW Battery Electric Work Van (Cargo Van) | $8,000 |
| NEW Battery Electric Work Van (Chassis Cab or Cutaway) | $5,000 |
Vehicle Eligibility:
- Must be purchased from a Participating Maine EV Dealer or directly from the manufacturer and be on Efficiency Maine’s Eligible Vehicle list at the time of purchase.
- Vehicles must be for business and not personal use. Vehicles intended for personal use are eligible for the standard (individual) rebate.
Purchaser Eligibility:
- For light duty vehicles (cars/pickups): Must have a fleet of 5 or more vehicles registered in Maine. For work vans, businesses of any size are eligible.
- Must be a business or nonprofit entity in “Good Standing,” authorized to do business in Maine and with an office in the state.
- Requires pre-approval. Click here to apply.
Promotion Details:
- Limited to the first 50 cars and the first 50 work vans reserved on a first-come-first-served basis.
- Limit 10 rebates per entity.
- Funds will only be reserved after pre-approval has been granted and Efficiency Maine has received an order confirmation showing the vehicle has been ordered.
Level 2 Charger Rebate:
- Business and non-profit entities that receive an enhanced rebate on an EV are also eligible for a mail-in rebate of $350 per plug for a Level 2 EV charger. Click here for rebate claim form and full details.
- Click one of the links below to apply for pre-approval if requesting an enhanced rebate.
- Choose an eligible battery electric vehicle (BEV) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Eligible electric vehicles should 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.
- List of eligible new BEVs and PHEVs
- List of eligible used BEVs and PHEVs (for Qualified Low-Income customers only)
- Find a Participating Dealer
View Participating Dealerships in a full screen map
- To receive an instant rebate at a Participating Dealership, present a current Maine driver’s license and sign the EV Purchaser Agreement. The Dealer will take care of the rest.
- If you purchased or leased a vehicle directly from an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) that does not have a licensed franchised dealer in Maine (e.g. Tesla), submit the EV Rebate Application Form to Efficiency Maine within 45 days of the transaction. All required forms and documents can be found on the right-hand side of this page under “EV Rebate Program Forms and Documents.” Depending on how you purchased your vehicle, you may need to obtain a Title Application from the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).
- For vehicles that have been ordered with a paid deposit but will not be delivered until a later date, a Participating Dealer (or, in the case of vehicles ordered directly from the manufacturer, the Purchaser) may request a “rebate hold.” A rebate hold allows Efficiency Maine to reserve funds for the rebate(s) for 12 months or until the purchase is completed, whichever comes sooner.
- If you ordered a vehicle through a Participating Dealer, the dealer will submit the rebate hold request.
- If you ordered a vehicle directly from the manufacturer, you can submit a rebate hold request using the EV Rebate Application Form.
See EV Program Manual for full details about rebate holds.
Vehicle Eligibility
- Must be a new or used vehicle (for Qualified Low-Income customers only) on Efficiency Maine’s list of eligible vehicles at the time of sale.
- List of eligible new BEVs and PHEVs
- List of eligible used BEVs and PHEVs (for Qualified Low-Income customers only)
- If new, must have an Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (OEM) warranty that fully covers the battery and electric drivetrain. If used, must be year 2015 or newer and purchased from a Participating Dealer.
- Must be purchased or leased from a Participating Dealer for use and operation in Maine; or purchased or leased directly from an OEM (because they do not have an authorized franchised dealer in Maine) for use and operation in Maine. Vehicles purchased from private parties and dealerships outside of Maine are not eligible.
- Eligible electric vehicles should 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.
- Must be purchased or leased on or after August 29, 2019, and prior to the date of the Program’s termination, as noticed to Participating Dealers and on the Efficiency Maine website, or December 31, 2024, whichever comes first. Efficiency Maine may periodically run time-limited promotions that may have their own effective dates and end dates.
Purchaser Eligibility
- To receive an Efficiency Maine EV rebate, an applicant must be either an individual Maine resident (valid Maine driver’s license required at the time of purchase), a business or nonprofit entity in “Good Standing,” authorized to do business in Maine and with an office in the state, or a Maine Governmental Entity or Tribal Government.
- Enhanced rebates are available for Qualified Low- and Moderate-Income Maine residents, Select Maine Nonprofits, Maine Governmental Entities and Tribal Governments, and Maine businesses. These applicants must present pre-approval letters issued by Efficiency Maine to a participating dealer at the time of purchase or lease to receive an enhanced rebate. If you think you are eligible, click the following links to apply for pre-approval:
Terms and Conditions
Click here to review the EV Program Manual for all terms and conditions and complete instructions for the EV Rebate Application Process.
EV Financial Example
| Low Income | Moderate Income | Any Income | |
| Vehicle MSRP (BEV example) | $40,000 | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Efficiency Maine Rebate | -$7,500 | -$3,500 | -$1,000 |
| Federal Tax Credit* | -$7,500 | -$7,500 | -$7,500 |
| Vehicle Net Cost | $25,000 | $29,000 | $31,500 |
| Typical fuel savings vs. gasoline: ~$1,000 / year | |||
* Eligibility for federal tax credit depends on personal tax situation, see IRS website for details.
Become a Participating Dealer
If you are interested in becoming a Participating Dealer, please fill out this form.
Charging Your EV
Efficiency Maine does not offer rebates on home EV chargers, but we do offer tips and advice on charging your EV. Learn more about EV charging and download our guidebooks: