The Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate Program

The Clean Vehicle Rebate Program provides incentives for Delawareans and Delaware businesses to buy or lease new alternative fuel vehicles.

Note: For vehicles purchased on or before April 30, 2023, follow the instructions below. For vehicles purchased on or after May 1, 2023, visit driveelectricdelaware.org.

Contact Us

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

Questions and Answers Guidelines and Eligibility Step-By-Step Guide Open Data: Past Rebates

The vehicle rebate program encourages the deployment of electric, natural gas, and propane-powered 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 vehicles purchased or leased before April 30, 2023. The rebate must be applied for within 90 days of the purchase date.

The rebate program is for purchase of the following types of passenger vehicles:

Battery electric
Plug-in hybrid electric
Propane
Natural gas

Rebate Amounts

Type of Vehicle/Vehicle Technology	Rebate
New Battery Electric Vehicles (including vehicles with gasoline range extenders)*	$2,500
New Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles*	$1,000
New Dedicated Propane or Natural Gas Vehicles	$1,500
New Bi-Fuel Propane or Natural Gas Vehicles	$1,350

*Note: To be eligible for a rebate, the total vehicle price, including any destination, documentation and order fees, cannot exceed $60,000. The total vehicle price is the final purchase price including added features, equipment and extended warranties. Taxes, tags, rebates, incentives, and trade-ins are not included as part of the total vehicle price.

Follow the steps below to apply for your rebate.

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)

To ensure your rebate is processed accurately and to avoid unnecessary delay, please be sure to review the Questions and Answers page, which answers common questions.

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:

Put together your application package as one PDF file:

Complete the Clean Vehicle Rebate Application. The Supplier ID number must be included on your application.
Include proof of Delaware residency or operation (drivers license, military proof of service, business license).
Include a copy of the sales slip or lease agreement.

Step Three:

Send your application package in one PDF file to DNREC.Transportation@delaware.gov.

Step Four:

Wait 8 to 10 weeks to receive your rebate.

Find a participating dealer from the list below. 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.

Note: Under Delaware Law, Tesla does not qualify as a dealership. Tesla purchasers must use the individual application form in order to receive their rebate.

Dealers in New Castle County

AutoPort Inc.
203 Pigeon Point Rd
New Castle, DE 19720
302-658-5100

AutoTeam Delaware
1606 Pennsylvania Ave
Wilmington, DE 19806
302-656-3100

Bayshore Ford
4003 N Dupont Hwy
New Castle, DE 19720
302-656-3160

Diver Chevrolet
2101 Pennsylvania Ave
Wilmington, DE 19806
302-504-8313

Nucar Chevrolet
174 N Dupont Hwy
New Castle, DE 19720
302-327-1171

Porter Ford
600 Ogletown Rd
Newark, DE 19711
302-738-0800

Sheridan Nissan
114 S Dupont Hwy
New Castle, DE 19720
302-326-6100

Sheridan Ford
4001 Kirkwood Hwy
Wilmington, DE 19808
302-999-0261

Union Park BMW
1900 Pennsylvania Ave
Wilmington, DE 19806
302-778-9917

Union Park Buick/GMC
1704 Pennsylvania Ave
Wilmington, DE 19806
302-353-1636

Union Park Honda
1704 Pennsylvania Ave
Wilmington, DE 19806
302-778-9919

Union Park Volvo
1704 Pennsylvania Ave
Wilmington, DE 19806
302-416-5001

Dealers in Kent County

Holly Kia Felton
11373 S. Dupont Highway
Felton, DE 19943
302-527-2700

Willis Chevrolet Buick
2707 S DuPont Blvd
Smyrna, DE 19977
302-389-7006

Willis Ford
15 N Dupont Blvd
Smyrna, DE 19977
302-653-5900

Winner Subaru and Volkswagen
1387 North DuPont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
302-734-8200

Dealers in Sussex County

Lewes Automall
17861 Coastal Hwy
Lewes, DE 19958
302-645-6221

Lakeshore Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
22586 Sussex Hwy
Seaford, DE 19973
302-629-3111

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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