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The Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate Program



The Clean Vehicle Rebate Program provides incentives for Delawareans and Delaware businesses to buy or lease new 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 vehicles purchased or leased after May 1, 2023. The rebate must be applied for within 90 days of the purchase date. 

Applications for vehicles purchased before May 1, 2023 are no longer accepted. 

Find a list of eligible vehicles at driveelectricdelaware.org/eligible-vehicles 

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Rebate Amounts

Type of Vehicle/Vehicle Technology Rebate
New Battery Electric Vehicles $2,500
New Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles $1,000

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)

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:

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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