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Electric Vehicle Rebates

Efficiency Maine offers instant and mail-in 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

Our 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 will submit the forms yourself within 45 days and receive a check in the mail.

  1. Click the links below to find your rebate amount.

Individuals, Businesses, Organizations (Standard Rebate)

Type of Vehicle Rebate Amount
NEW Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) $2,000
NEW Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) $1,000

Rebate Limits:

  • Individuals: 2 rebates per 12-month period
  • Businesses and non-profits: 10 rebates per 12-month period

Qualified Low-Income Customers

Type of Vehicle Rebate Amount
NEW Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) $5,500
NEW Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) $4,000
USED Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) $2,500
USED Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) $2,500

Used Vehicle Eligibility:

Purchaser Eligibility:

  • Purchaser must be a member of a household, and be domiciled at that household in Maine, that has qualified at any time in the prior 12-month period to receive assistance through the Maine Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
  • Requires pre-approval. Click here to apply.

Rebate Limits:

  1. Limit 1 Efficiency Maine Low-Income “Used EV” rebate per VIN
  2. Limit 1 Low-Income EV rebate (new or used) per individual
  3. Limit 2 Low-Income EV rebates (new or used) per household

Maine Governmental Entities and Tribal Governments

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 per plug

Purchaser Eligibility:

  • A Maine Governmental Entity or a Tribal Government located 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. Click here to apply.

Rebate Limits:

  • Maximum of 5 EV rebates per entity/organization per 12-month period, of which not more than 2 may be for leased EVs.
  • Rebate amounts are contingent on funding and subject to change. Please check this page to determine the most current rebate amounts. 

Level 2 Charger Rebate:

  • Governmental entities and tribal governments that receive a rebate on an EV are also eligible for a mail-in rebate of $350 per plug for an ENERGYSTAR certified Level 2 EV charger. Click here for rebate claim form and full details.

Select Maine Non-Profits

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 per plug

Purchaser Eligibility:

  • Must be listed in the 211 Maine Directory and must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit providing health and human services or emergency services in the state of Maine.
  • Requires pre-approval. Click here to apply.

Rebate Limits:

  • Maximum of 10 EV rebates per entity/organization per 12-month period.
  • Rebate amounts are contingent on funding and subject to change. Please check this page to determine the most current rebate amounts.

Level 2 Charger Rebate:

  • Non-profits that receive a rebate on an EV are also eligible for a mail-in rebate of $350 per plug for an ENERGYSTAR certified Level 2 EV charger. Click here for rebate claim form and full details.

Maine Businesses – Limited Promotion for First 50 Vehicles

Type of Vehicle Rebate Amount
NEW Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) $4,500
NEW Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) $3,500

Purchaser Eligibility:

  • Must be a business 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:

  • For business fleet purchases of 2 to 10 vehicles
  • Additional $2,500 on top of the standard rebate
  • First 2 vehicles must be purchased concurrently
  • Available for the first 50 vehicles on a first-come-first-served basis
  1. Click one of the links below to apply for pre-approval if requesting an enhanced rebate.
  2. Choose an eligible battery electric vehicle (BEV) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Only vehicles with a total manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) including optional features and dealer mark-ups and excluding destination and delivery charges, of $50,000 or less, are eligible for a rebate.
  3. 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).

Vehicle Eligibility

  1. 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.
  2. If new, must have an Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (OEM) warranty that fully covers the battery and electric drivetrain.
  3. 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 are not eligible.
  4. Must have a total manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP), including any optional features and dealer mark-ups, excluding destination/delivery charges, that does not exceed $50,000. No other discounts, deductions, credits or rebates are to be counted in the eligibility determination calculation.
  5. 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 on December 21, 2021, whichever comes first. Efficiency Maine may periodically run time-limited promotions that may have their own effective dates and end dates.

Purchaser Eligibility

  1. 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 non-profit 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.
  2. Enhanced rebates are available for Qualified Low-Income Maine residents, Select Maine Non-Profits, 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.

Become a Participating Dealer

If you are interested in becoming a Participating Dealer, please fill out this form.