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.
- 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:
- Used vehicles must be year 2015 or newer.
- Used vehicles must be purchased from a participating dealer.
- No private sales.
- Must be on Efficiency Maine’s list of eligible used BEVs and PHEVs
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).
Rebate Limits:
- Limit 1 Efficiency Maine Low-Income “Used EV” rebate per VIN
- Limit 1 Low-Income EV rebate (new or used) per individual
- 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) | $10,000 |
| NEW Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) | $5,000 |
| Level 2 Charger | $350 per plug |
Please note that Efficiency Maine has temporarily paused issuing new pre-approval letters for governmental entities as we prepare for the new program year starting on July 1. We plan to resume processing requests when program details for the new year have been finalized. Entities that have already received pre-approval are still eligible to receive rebates.
Purchaser Eligibility:
- A Maine Governmental Entity or a Tribal Government located in the State of Maine.
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:
- 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.
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:
- 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.
- Qualified Low-Income Maine residents
- Governmental Entities or Tribal Governments
- Select Maine Non-Profits
Please note that Efficiency Maine has temporarily paused issuing new pre-approval letters for governmental entities as we prepare for the new program year starting on July 1. We plan to resume processing requests when program details for the new year have been finalized. Entities that have already received pre-approval are still eligible to receive rebates.
- 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.
- 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 permanent 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Purchaser Eligibility
- To receive an Efficiency Maine EV rebate, an applicant must be either an individual Maine resident (permanent Maine driver’s license required), 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.
- Enhanced rebates are available for Qualified Low-Income Maine residents, Select Maine Non-Profits, Maine Governmental Entities and Tribal Governments. 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:
- Qualified Low-Income Maine Residents
- Maine Governmental Entities or Tribal Governments
- Select Maine Non-Profits
Please note that Efficiency Maine has temporarily paused issuing new pre-approval letters for governmental entities as we prepare for the new program year starting on July 1. We plan to resume processing requests when program details for the new year have been finalized. Entities that have already received pre-approval are still eligible to receive rebates.
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.