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Federal EV Tax Credits Expiration

The federal EV tax credits, which offer up to $7,500, expire Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Vehicles must be acquired by this date to qualify for these credits.

Off-Peak Charging EV Rebates for Low- and Moderate-Income Mainers

Passenger's side view of two women in an electric vehicle.

Thousands of Mainers drive electric vehicles. They’re popular because they are fun to drive, cost less to operate, and emit fewer pollutants than internal combustion engine (“gas”) vehicles. Click here to learn more about driving electric. 

Efficiency Maine offers rebates for low-income and moderate-income Mainers to purchase eligible electric vehicles paired with an off-peak charger. You must receive income verification from Efficiency Maine and purchase an off-peak charger before purchasing an eligible vehicle in order to receive the incentive. Additionally, you must be able to install the charger at home where the vehicle will be regularly parked.

Incentive Amounts

Low Income

New$7,500
Used$3,500

Moderate Income

New$2,000
Used$1,500

In addition to Efficiency Maine’s incentive, individuals may be eligible for a federal tax credit up to $7,500. Both the New Clean Vehicle Credit and Used Clean Vehicle Credit expire on 9/30/2025. Vehicles must be acquired by 9/30/2025 to qualify for these credits.

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

Participant

  • Individual Maine resident at least 18 years of age with a current, valid Maine driver’s license. A temporary license is acceptable.
  • Purchased an off-peak charger that will be activated (connected to Wi-Fi) and installed at Maine residence within 90 days of vehicle purchase.
    • Individuals that are unable to install the off-peak charger where the vehicle will be regularly parked are ineligible (e.g., those with street parking only).
  • Low-Income – Homeowner or homeowner’s household member participates in MaineCare, HEAP, SNAP, or TANF and income eligibility verified here
  • Moderate-Income – Homeowner’s Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is up to $70,000 for individual tax filers, or $100,000 for joint filers and income eligibility verified here
  • Has not received an Efficiency Maine EV rebate in the last 36 months.

Timeframe

  • Income eligibility letter dated less than 12 months before vehicle purchase.
  • For Direct from Manufacturer rebates, rebate claim form must be submitted within 60 days of vehicle purchase date.

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

  1. Complete income-based eligibility verification form and receive confirmation of eligibility from Efficiency Maine via email or postal mail.
  2. Purchase an off-peak charger through Efficiency Maine. 
  3. Go to a Participating Dealership with the income verification letter from Efficiency Maine and off-peak charger order confirmation email.
  4. Fill out the rebate claim form with the dealer and purchase an eligible vehicle with the Efficiency Maine time-of-sale discount (amounts listed above).
  5. Install the off-peak charger at your home and connect it to Wi-Fi within 90 days of the vehicle purchase.
  6. 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. Complete income-based eligibility verification form and receive confirmation of eligibility from Efficiency Maine via email or postal mail.
  2. Purchase an off-peak charger through Efficiency Maine.
  3. Order an eligible vehicle directly from the manufacturer and submit the rebate hold request form (optional).
  4. Complete the vehicle purchase and submit the rebate claim form within 60 days of the purchase date.
  5. 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.
  6. Install the off-peak charger at your home 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.

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.