Electric Vehicle Incentives for Maine Governmental Entities, Tribal Governments, and Select Nonprofits

Dozens of municipalities, Tribal governments, and nonprofits own electric vehicles. They’re popular because they can cost less to operate and maintain, reduce tailpipe emissions, and provide on-site power. Click here to learn more about driving electric.

Incentives up to $8,000

• Limit of five incentives per Employer Identification Number (EIN) in a 12-month period, of which not more than two incentives may be for leased EVs.
  • Different departments, agencies or subdivisions sharing the same EIN will be counted against this limit on a first-come, first-served basis.

In addition to Efficiency Maine’s incentive, your organization may be eligible for a federal tax credit.

Efficiency Maine Incentive Eligibility

Efficiency Maine offers two ways to take advantage of our electric vehicle incentives on qualifying electric vehicles:

1. Instant discount at a Participating EV Dealership
2. Rebate after purchasing or leasing an EV directly from a manufacturer

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

• Maine Governmental Entity; Tribal Government located in the State of Maine; or Nonprofit Service Provider in “Good Standing” that is listed in the Maine 211 Resource Directory, with an IRS 501(c)(3) designation, and having a physical location in the State of Maine

Timeframe

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

How to Get an Efficiency Maine Instant Discount

1. Apply for pre-approval.
   • Governmental Entities pre-approval application
   • Select Nonprofits pre-approval application
2. Receive pre-approval letter from Efficiency Maine.
3. Choose an eligible vehicle
4. Find a Participating EV Dealership
5. Receive an instant discount at time of purchase or lease.

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

1. Apply for pre-approval.
   • Governmental Entities pre-approval application
   • Select Nonprofits pre-approval application
2. Receive pre-approval letter from Efficiency Maine.
3. Choose an eligible vehicle
4. Purchase or lease an eligible vehicle directly from a manufacturer.
5. Submit online rebate claim form 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.