Visit the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program page or contact the Division of Climate, Coastal, & Energy (302.735.3480 or DNREC.Transportation@delaware.gov).

Yes, passenger and mid-class vehicle (classes 1-6) rebates apply on any qualified electric, dedicated propane, or natural gas vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight of less than (<) 26,000 lbs. For a full list of qualifications, please visit the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program page.

To obtain a rebate for a leased vehicle, purchasers must apply through a licensed dealer. The dealer does not need to be one of the participating dealerships for the program. If an individual is applying for a rebate for a leased vehicle, they must submit the terms of agreement from the dealership with their application. Leased vehicles must have lease terms for no less than 3 years (36 months) to be eligible for this program. All lease documentation must be approved and signed off by the dealer to qualify and submitted with the purchaser’s application. Please contact a dealer for details and information on the leasing options.

Vehicles that fall into the class 7 and 8 category greater than (<) 26,000 lbs may be leased under the heavy duty vehicle rebate program.

There are two options for receiving a rebate through this program:

• Purchaser requests a rebate individually
• Purchaser requests the rebate through a participating dealer.

If the clean vehicle purchaser is requesting a rebate separately from a dealership, they must submit the following documents in addition to the application form:

• Proof of residency or operation in Delaware (driver’s license, military proof of service letter, or business license)
• A copy of the sales slip or lease agreement
• An online W-9 form using the Delaware eSupplier Portal (See the W-9 Guide for instructions)

If the clean vehicle purchaser requests the rebate through a participating dealer, then the dealer will receive the rebate on behalf of the purchaser and should take the rebate off the sale price of the vehicle or off of the monthly car payments. With this method, the dealer is responsible for completing the application and ensuring that the required documents have been submitted.

There are participating dealerships in each county in Delaware. They are listed on the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program page.

Please expect the processing to take approximately 6-8 weeks after you submit your application. The Division of Climate, Coastal, & Energy will send you a letter when your application has been accepted or will return the application for additional processing in the case of an incomplete or illegible application. Please note: applications that do not have all of the required documents (including the W-9 form, completed using the Delaware eSupplier Portal will not be processed. (See the W-9 Guide for instructions)

Yes, fleets are eligible and encouraged to apply for the rebate program. Each vehicle must have a completed individual application. Rebates are limited to five (5) vehicles per fleet.

Yes. Level 1 and Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations are eligible for the Electric Vehicle Charging Rebate Program. Participants of the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program are encouraged to also participate in the Electric Vehicle Charging Rebate Program.

Yes, as long as the vehicle is a plug-in hybrid vehicle, such as the Chevrolet Volt, the Toyota plug-in Prius, the Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid, etc. The vehicle must be able 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.

No. Only new, leased, or retrofitted plug-in electric, battery electric, dedicated natural gas, or dedicated propane vehicles are eligible for rebates.

Make sure the exact make and model of the vehicle you intend to purchase is listed on the FuelEconomy.gov website and that the vehicle meets the requirements outlined on the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program page. Or email DNREC.Transportation@delaware.gov.

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

There are many excellent sites for information on alternatively fueled vehicles. here 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.

The Department of Energy has an extensive database of alternative fuels, including maps of the locations of refueling stations. Visit their Alternative Fuels Data Center

Please visit www.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)

This program is not associated with the federal tax credit that is available for electric vehicles. 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 of the federal tax credit as well as the Delaware Clean Transportation rebate please consult with a tax professional.

For assistance or if you have additional questions please contact:

DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal, & Energy
302.735.3480
DNREC.Transportation@delaware.gov

State Street Commons
100 W. Water Street
Dover, DE 19904

No. All vehicle retrofits must be completed by a qualified 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.
302.658.5100
AutoPort@autoportinc.com

203 Pigeon Point Road
New Castle, DE 19720

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 as is the dealer owner or dealer manager signature. It is up to the applicant to ensure completeness of the application. All incomplete applications will be returned to the sender.

The Delaware Controller General’s Office has determined that, based on IRS rules, this State rebate is considered taxable income related to the recipient. Therefore, a Form 1099-G will be issued for vouchers received through the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program.

All rebate applicants who are requesting a rebate individually must submit a Delaware W-9 form using the Delaware eSupplier Portal. (See the W-9 Guide for instructions) Applications will not be processed without this documentation. For more information on tax implications, please consult your tax professional.