Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Rebates

DNREC offers rebates to lower the cost of electric vehicle charging stations that can be installed at your workplace, outside your businesses and in other public places.

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Clean Vehicle Rebates
Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy
302-735-3480

Questions and Answers Rebate Brochure Application Guidance Open Data: Past Rebates

This program is part of Delaware’s commitment to innovation in the transportation sector, reducing greenhouse gases, and improving Delaware’s air quality. It supports the Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate Program.

How Much are the Rebates?

The Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Rebate Program provides rebates for Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations purchased between July 1, 2021 and Dec. 31, 2022.

Four types of charging stations are eligible:

Public Access: Charging stations that are open to the public, such as retail centers, park and rides, hospitals, schools and universities, downtown areas, parking garages, hotels, parks and destinations and attractions.
Workplace: Employers in a non-residential place of business.
Fleet: Charging stations for fleet vehicles only and not available to the public.
Multi-family: Properties with four or more residential units, such as condos, apartments and townhomes.

Rebates for residential charging stations are no longer offered under the Clean Vehicle Incentive Program.

Refer to the Rebate Program Description and Guidance for the full list of eligibility requirements.

The rebate amount is for the cost of the charging station only. The maximum rebate amounts are $3,500 for single port and $7,000 for dual port.

	Rebate Amount		Limit per Location
	Commercial	Government / nonprofit	Commercial	Government / nonprofit
Public Access	75%	90%	6 charging ports	6 charging ports
Workplace	75%	90%	6 charging ports	6 charging ports
Fleet	75%	90%	6 charging ports	10 charging ports
Multi-Family	90%	90%	10 charging ports	10 charging ports

How to Apply

Step One

Review the Rebate Program Description and Guidance, including eligibility requirements.

Step Two

Note: Supplier File ID numbers are taking longer than normal to receive. Please be patient while the Supplier Maintenance Team works through the influx of requests. (12/15/20)

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)

If you have previously registered as a Supplier, you do not need to complete this step.

Step Three

Put together your application package as one PDF file:

Complete Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebate Application
Proof of operation in Delaware (business license or tax exempt status)
A copy of the sales slip for the charging station

Step Four

Send your application package in one PDF to DNREC.Transportation@delaware.gov and wait 8 to 10 weeks to receive your rebate.

Applications must be submitted within 90 days of the purchase of the charging station

For charging stations purchased between Jan. 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021, please use this application form.

About Taxes

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