For assistance or if you have additional questions please contact:

Delaware Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy
100 W. Water Street
Dover, DE 19904
302-735-3480

Or email DNREC.Transportation@delaware.gov

In order to receive a rebate, an applicant MUST register online as a “supplier,” using the Division of Accounting eSupplier Portal, and include the Supplier ID number on the application. Applications missing this number will not be accepted.

Rebates will be issued based on the information put in the supplier portal. If you do not have a business and purchased your vehicle as an individual, please enter your personal information when prompted.

Find more information in the New Supplier Registration Guide or view this instructional video.

Please see the New Supplier Registration Guide or this instructional video.

If you are still unsure or have issues, contact the Supplier Maintenance Team at 302-526-5600 or FSF_Supplier_Maintenance@delaware.gov.

Applications cannot be accepted without all required supporting documents and signatures. The sales invoice (for a purchase)-OR- a lease agreement (for a lease) for your vehicle is required. It is up to the applicant to ensure completeness of the application. All incomplete applications will be returned to the sender.

The total vehicle price cannot exceed $60,000. The total vehicle price is the final purchase price after any added features, equipment and extended warranties but before rebates, incentives and trade-ins. Taxes and tags are not included in the price cap.

Yes. Vehicles purchased outside of Delaware are eligible for a rebate if the purchaser is a Delaware resident or Delaware based business and the new vehicle is registered for the first time in Delaware.

Active duty military members stationed in Delaware with a temporary Delaware residential address, but with permanent residency in another state are eligible to apply and may use a proof of service letter in lieu of other proof of residence documentation.

Yes, hybrid plug-in electric vehicles are eligible for a rebate of up to $1,000 as long the as the vehicle has the capacity to be to be plugged into a wall. Only new, leased, or retrofitted electric vehicles that can be plugged into an external power source are eligible for the rebates. Please consult FuelEconomy.gov for more information on plug-in hybrid models that may qualify for this program.

Make sure the exact make and model of the vehicle you intend to purchase is listed on FuelEconomy.gov and that the vehicle meets the requirements outlined in the eligibility requirements (which can be found in the Clean Vehicle Description and Guidance document).

You can also email DNREC.Transportation@delaware.gov or visit de.gov/cleantransportation to view a list of eligible vehicles and their subsequent rebate amounts.

No. Electric motorcycles are not eligible for a rebate under the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program.

Yes. If there is still a federal tax credit available for your vehicle, applicants can apply for both. This program is not associated with the federal tax credit that is available for electric vehicles. Applicants have 90 days from the date of purchase or lease to apply for the Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate Program.

The applicant is responsible for understanding the requirements and applying for the federal tax credit program. Questions regarding the federal tax credit should be directed to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or to a tax professional. The IRS website provides details on how to qualify and apply for the federal tax credit. For questions related to the taxability of the federal tax credit as well as the Delaware Clean Transportation rebate, please consult with a tax professional.

No. School buses are not eligible for this program. However, heavy duty vehicles (class 7 and 8) are eligible for $20,000 under the Heavy-Duty Vehicle Rebate Program.

No, all vehicle retrofits must be completed by a U.S EPA or California Air and Resources Board (CARB) certified retrofit company in Delaware in order to be eligible for the rebate. Currently, AutoPort Inc. is the only certified retrofitter in this program.

Auto Port Inc.
203 Pigeon Point Road, New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: 302-658-5100
AutoPort@autoportinc.com

Please contact Auto Port directly to determine if your vehicle is able to be retrofitted.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy:

• Battery Electric Vehicles run on electricity only. They are propelled by one or more electric motors powered by rechargeable battery packs. These cars “re-fuel,” by plugging into the wall or a charging station. Examples of Battery Electric Vehicles include the Nissan Leaf, the Chevrolet Bolt and the Tesla Model 3. Under this rebate program, electric vehicles with range extenders are considered battery electric such as the BWM i3 REx.
• Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles can be charged by plugging into an electrical outlet or charging station, but also have an engine or generator that is fueled by gasoline. Examples of Plug-in Hybrids include the Ford Fusion Energi, the Chrylser Pacifica and the Toyota Prius PRIME.

A Vehicle to Grid Vehicle (V2G) is defined as a vehicle that “…has the ability for 2-way power flow between the vehicle and the electric grid, as well as the communications hardware and software that allow for the external control of battery charging and discharging by an electric distribution company, electric supplier, PJM interconnection, or an aggregator.”

V2G capable vehicle must be completed by a U.S EPA or California Air and Resources Board (CARB) certified retrofit company in Delaware in order to be eligible for the rebate. Currently, AutoPort Inc. is the only certified retrofitter in this program.

Auto Port Inc.
203 Pigeon Point Road, New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: 302-658-5100
AutoPort@autoportinc.com

Please contact Auto Port directly to determine if your vehicle is able to be retrofitted.

There are many excellent sites for information on these alternatively fueled vehicles. Below is a list of some starting points for your research about alternatively fueled vehicles.

www.fueleconomy.gov

www.pluginamerica.org

www.afdc.energy.gov

If you have any additional or specific questions, please email DNREC.Transportation@delaware.gov.

Yes, Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations are eligible for the Electric Vehicle Charging Rebate Program. The rebate program is only for fleets, workplace, commercial and multi-unit dwelling properties. We no longer have a residential charging station program. For more information on the rebate program and amounts, please visit de.gov/cleantransportation.

AC Level 2 chargers provide electricity to the Electric Vehicle by 240 volts (typical in residential applications) or 208 volts (typical in commercial applications). Level 2 chargers require the installation of a charging station and require a dedicated circuit of 20-100 amperes.

The Department of Energy has an extensive database of alternative fuels, including maps of the locations of these refueling stations. Please visit afdc.energy.gov for more information.

For electric vehicles, there are also several apps that you may download on your phone to find EV charging station’s, such as PlugShare (Android or iPhone) or ChargePoint (Android or iPhone)