The Clean Vehicle Rebate Program provides incentives for Delawareans and Delaware businesses to buy or lease new battery electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles, and for residents to purchase used battery electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles.

The vehicle rebate program encourages the deployment of battery electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles as part of Delaware’s commitment to innovation in the transportation sector, reducing greenhouse gases and improving Delaware’s air quality.

The Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate is not a tax credit. It is a cash rebate for the purchase or lease of a new or used plug-in hybrid or battery electric vehicle. The rebate must be applied for within 90 days of the purchase date. 

For eligible vehicles purchased or leased on or before April 30, 2024, you may still be eligible for a rebate under the previous program guidelines. Those guidelines provided rebates of $2,500 for new battery electric vehicles with a base MSRP under $50,000 and $1,000 for new plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

Visit driveelectricdelaware.org for more details and instructions on how to apply.

Find a list of eligible vehicles at driveelectricdelaware.org/eligible-vehicles. Find data about past rebates on the Delaware Open Data Portal.

Rebate Amounts as of May 1, 2024

Type of Vehicle/Vehicle Technology	Rebate
New Battery Electric Vehicles with a base MSRP below $40,000	$2,500
New Battery Electric Vehicles with a base MSRP between $40,000 and $50,000	$1,500
New Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles with a base MSRP below $50,000	$1,000
Used Battery Electric Vehicle with a fair market purchase price of $40,000 or less	$2,500
Used Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles with a fair market purchase price $40,000 or less	$1,000
Note: Fair market value as determined by Kelley Blue Book.

How to Apply

Apply as an Individual

Step One:

Register as a “supplier” with the state of Delaware using the Division of Accounting eSupplier Portal. (Find more information in the New Supplier Registration Guide or view this instructional video)

Once your supplier file is approved, you will receive the Supplier ID number needed for your vehicle rebate application. If you need assistance, please contact the Supplier Maintenance Team at 302-526-5600. The Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy does not have access to the Supplier portal.

Step Two:

Apply for the rebate through the application portal driveelectricdelaware.org 

Step Three:

Wait 8 to 10 weeks to receive your rebate.

Apply Through a Participating Dealer

Find a participating dealer. Purchase or lease (for at least 36 months) an eligible vehicle and the participating dealer will roll vehicle rebates into the purchase or lease of the vehicle. The dealer is required to show documentation of this.

About Taxes

This rebate may be considered taxable income by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and the Delaware Department of Revenue. It is the sole responsibility of the recipient, individually, to seek professional advice and determine the tax consequences of this rebate.

 

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