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Off-Peak Charging EV Rebates for Governmental Entities

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Dozens of governmental entities in Maine own electric vehicles. They’re popular because they cost less to operate, emit fewer emissions, and provide on-site power. Click here to learn more about driving electric.

Efficiency Maine offers rebates for Maine governmental entities to purchase eligible vehicles paired with an off-peak charger. Program participants must receive pre-approval from Efficiency Maine and purchase an off-peak charger before purchasing an eligible vehicle in order to receive the incentive. Additionally, the charger must be installed where the vehicle will be regularly parked. 

Incentive Amounts

New $2,000
Used $1,500

In addition to Efficiency Maine’s incentive, government organizations may be eligible for the Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit via elective pay. The Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit expires on 9/30/2025. See this IRS FAQ for details.

Incentive Eligibility

Electric Vehicle

  • Vehicle must be purchased. Leased vehicles are not eligible.
  • Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) – operates solely on electricity stored in a battery pack that energizes one or more electric motors and produces zero tailpipe emissions
    • Plug-in hybrid vehicles are not eligible.
  • NEW
    • Eligible Vehicles List
    • 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. No other discounts, deductions, credits, or rebates are to be counted in the eligibility determination calculation:
      • $80,000 for eligible pickup trucks and commercial vans
      • $55,000 for other eligible new vehicles.
  • USED
    • U.S. DOE List of BEVs Model Years 2019-2025
    • Vehicle final purchase price no more than $40,000.
    • Model year no more than 6 years old (in 2025, must be model year 2019 or newer)
    • Odometer has no more than 72,000 miles

Participant

  • Maine governmental entity or tribal government located in Maine that has received pre-approval.
  • Purchased an off-peak charger that will be activated (connected to Wi-Fi) and installed at location where vehicle will be garaged within 90 days of vehicle purchase.
    • Entities that are unable to install the off-peak charger where the vehicle will be garaged are ineligible.
  • Limit of two vehicle rebates per entity per 36 months.

Timeframe

How to Get a Rebate for a Vehicle Purchased at a Dealership

  1. Apply for pre-approval for a vehicle rebate.
  2. Receive pre-approval email from Efficiency Maine (up to 5 business days).
  3. Purchase an off-peak charger through Efficiency Maine.
  4. Go to a Participating Dealership with the pre-approval letter and off-peak charger order confirmation email.
  5. Purchase an eligible vehicle with the Efficiency Maine time-of-sale discount (amounts listed above).
  6. Install the off-peak charger where the vehicle will be garaged and connect it to Wi-Fi within 90 days of the vehicle purchase.
  7. Use the off-peak charger to avoid charging the vehicle from 5:00-9:00p.m. on weekdays. Retain ownership and registration of vehicle in Maine for at least 36 months.

How to Get a Rebate for a Vehicle Purchased Direct-from-Manufacturer (Polestar, Rivian, and Tesla ONLY)

  1. Apply for pre-approval for a vehicle rebate.
  2. Receive pre-approval letter from Efficiency Maine (up to 5 business days).
  3. Purchase an off-peak charger through Efficiency Maine.
  4. Purchase an eligible vehicle directly from the manufacturer.
  5. Submit online rebate claim form within 60 days of vehicle purchase date.
  6. Efficiency Maine will follow up via email if corrections are needed to rebate claim form. Once rebate is approved, Efficiency Maine will mail rebate check within two weeks.
  7. Install the off-peak charger where the vehicle will be garaged and connect it to Wi-Fi within 90 days of the vehicle purchase.
  8. Use the off-peak charger to avoid charging the vehicle from 5:00-9:00p.m. on weekdays. Retain ownership and registration of vehicle in Maine for at least 36 months.

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 Program Manual for all terms and conditions and complete instructions for the rebate process.