Participating Electric Vehicle Dealer Portal
If you’re searching for a Participating Dealer, click here.
To become a Participating Dealer, submit this form.
Instructions for Dealers
Step-by-step instructions for providing rebates to customers and submitting documentation for reimbursement.Off-Peak Charging EV Rebate Claim Form
Customers must complete this form with a dealer representative at the time of purchase.Rebate Reimbursement Request Form
Request reimbursement for a rebate issued to a customer.Rebate Hold Request Form
Request to reserve rebate funds for a vehicle ordered but not yet delivered.Dealer Training Video
Click here to view the Efficiency Maine Participating Dealer training video.
Incentive Amounts
| Customer Type | Vehicle Condition | Incentive Amount |
| Low Income | NEW | $8,000* |
| Low Income | USED | $4,000* |
| Moderate Income | NEW | $6,000* |
| Moderate Income | USED | $3,000* |
| Commercial & Government | NEW | $4,000* |
| Commercial & Government | USED | $3,000* |
| Commercial & Government | NEW Commercial Van, battery > 100 kWh | $14,000** |
| Commercial & Government | NEW Commercial Van, battery < 100 kWh | $12,000** |
*These amounts include an additional $1,000 bonus that expires September 30, 2026.
**Commercial electric van enhanced rebates expire September 30, 2026.
Pre-Approval Applications for Customers
Recent Announcements
03/31/2026: Limited-Time EV Rebates Extended Through September 30
Good news – Efficiency Maine is extending the current limited-time enhanced rebates on electric vehicles through September 30, 2026. The enhanced rebate amounts are as follows:
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Customer Type |
New EV |
Used EV |
|---|---|---|
|
Low Income |
$8,000 |
$4,000 |
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Moderate Income |
$6,000 |
$3,000 |
|
Business, Nonprofit, & Governmental Entity |
$4,000 |
$3,000 |
The limited-time enhanced rebates on commercial electric vans have also been extended through September 30, 2026. For this rebate, interested entities must apply for preapproval before purchasing the van(s) and present their preapproval letter to you at the time of purchase. As with standard Efficiency Maine rebates, the full rebate amount must be applied as an instant discount at the time of purchase. Unlike the standard rebates, these enhanced rebates can apply to vans with an MSRP over $80,000.
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Incentive Amount |
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NEW Commercial Van, battery capacity < 100 kWh |
$12,000 |
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NEW Commercial Van, battery capacity > 100 kWh |
$14,000 |
For complete details, see the commercial van promotion page.
11/17/2025: Limited-Time EV Rebates up to $14,000
Today (November 17, 2025), Efficiency Maine launched limited-time enhanced rebates on electric vehicles for low- and moderate-income Mainers, businesses, nonprofits, and governmental entities. Through April 30, 2026, the new rebate amounts are as follows:
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Customer Type |
New EV |
Used EV |
|---|---|---|
|
Low Income |
$8,000 |
$4,000 |
|
Moderate Income |
$6,000 |
$3,000 |
|
Commercial & Government |
$4,000 |
$3,000 |
All program materials have been updated accordingly, including the EV Rebate Claim Form and Dealer Portal.
Additionally, Efficiency Maine is offering enhanced rebates for businesses, nonprofits, and governmental entities purchasing new commercial electric vans. Interested entities must apply for preapproval before purchasing the vehicle and present their preapproval letter to you at the time of purchase. As with standard Efficiency Maine rebates, the full rebate amount must be applied as an instant discount at the time of purchase. Unlike the standard rebates, these enhanced rebates can apply to vans with an MSRP over $80,000.
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Incentive Amount |
|
|
NEW Commercial Van, battery capacity less than 100 kWh |
$12,000 |
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NEW Commercial Van, battery capacity greater than 100 kWh |
$14,000 |
This promotion is also available through April 30, 2026. For complete details, see Limited-Time Enhanced Incentives for Commercial Electric Vans.
09/17/2025: Payment Processing Update (Action Required)
The Efficiency Maine EV Rebate program has transitioned to a new payment processing provider, CLEAResult Inc. Participating Dealers must enroll in CLEAResult’s payment processing system to receive ACH payments. Dealers not enrolled in the system will receive rebate reimbursement payments via mailed check, rather than ACH.
To request enrollment, email ev@efficiencymaine.com.
07/10/2025: Off-Peak Charging EV Rebates Launch on July 14, 2025
On Monday, July 14, 2025, Efficiency Maine will launch the new Off-Peak Charging Electric Vehicle Rebate program. As with the previous EV rebate program, Participating Dealers will issue rebates to eligible purchasers as a discount at the time of sale, then request reimbursement via our website within 60 days. The program will offer tiered rebate amounts based on income as well as rebates for businesses, nonprofits, and government entities.
As the name suggests, this program differs from the previous EV rebate program in that rebate recipients must use an off-peak charger with their vehicle. These discounted chargers automatically pause charging from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays, when the electric grid experiences “peak demand.” This reduces strain on the grid and helps to keep electricity costs down for all Mainers. Off-peak charger users can override the default for the day if they need to charge during peak. Customers must purchase this $129 off-peak charger before purchasing the vehicle, and must install and activate the charger within 90 days of the vehicle purchase.
Other program changes include:
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Rebates on used EVs will now be available to all customer types.
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All customers buying an EV for personal use (i.e., not commercial) must be verified as low-income or moderate-income. Individuals above the moderate-income threshold cannot claim an Off-Peak Charging EV Rebate, though they can still purchase an off-peak charger.
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Plug-in hybrid vehicles are not eligible.
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Leases are not eligible.
The rebate amounts for this new program are as follows:
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Customer Type |
New |
Used |
|
Low Income |
$7,500 |
$3,500 |
|
Moderate Income |
$2,000 |
$1,500 |
|
Commercial |
$2,000 |
$1,500 |
|
Government |
$2,000 |
$1,500 |
Efficiency Maine will host a dealer training webinar on the new program on Tuesday July 15 at 9:00 a.m. You can sign up for the webinar here: https://efficiencymaine.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9_aiIY-HSTSi_kOvtEQwmQ
The Rebate Claim Form and Program Manual for this new offering will be posted to the Dealer Portal on Monday July 14. As always, you can reach us Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays) at (866) 376-2463 or ev@efficiencymaine.com.
Thank you for your continued participation in our programs to get more electric vehicles on the roads in Maine.
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