Electric Vehicle (EV) and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Rebates

Electric Vehicle (EV) and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Rebates is sponsored by Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

The Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate Program - DNREC Div. of Climate, Coastal and Energy Div. of Waste and Hazardous Substances Div.

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of Watershed Stewardship Environmental Justice at DNREC Environmental Appeals Board Coastal Zone Industrial Control Board Climate, Coastal and Energy I Am a Resident of Delaware Delaware Climate Action Plan Toward Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 Protecting Our Communities Preparing Delaware’s Workforce DNREC State Energy Office Governor’s Energy Advisory Council Energy Security and Emergency Planning Renewable Energy Taskforce Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards The Solar Racer Competition Delaware Energy Efficiency Advisory Council Energy Efficiency Investment Fund Cool Switch Low-Impact Refrigerant Program Clean Fuel and Transportation Initiatives The Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate Program Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Rebates Alternative Fueling Stations Delaware Clean Cities Coalition Green Infrastructure Basics Weatherization Assistance Low- to Moderate-Income Solar Pilot Program Coastal Management Program Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve Conservation and Stewardship Coastal Zone Industrial Control Board The Clean Vehicle Rebate Program provides incentives for Delawareans and Delaware businesses to buy or lease new battery electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles, and for residents to purchase used battery electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Program Inquires and Assistance Guidelines and Eligibility 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 the purchase or lease (for at least 36 months) of a new or used plug-in hybrid or battery electric vehicle. The rebate must be applied for within 90 days of the purchase date. Visit driveelectricdelaware.

org for more details and instructions on how to apply. Find a list of eligible vehicles at driveelectricdelaware. org/eligible-vehicles .

Find data about past rebates on the Delaware Open Data Portal. DNREC has published a Home Charging Guide for New EV Owners . It provides an introduction to electric vehicles and helps with assessing options for choosing and installing home electric vehicle charging stations.

Rebate Amounts as of May 1, 2026 Note: The clean vehicle rebate amounts are based on the base MSRP for new vehicles and the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for used vehicles at the time of program approval, set on May 1, 2026. While prices may change after this date, the rebate amounts will remain fixed until the program is reevaluated in 2026.

Type of Vehicle/Vehicle Technology New Battery Electric Vehicles with a base MSRP below $40,000 New Battery Electric Vehicles with a base MSRP between $40,000 and $50,000 New Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles with a base MSRP below $50,000 Used Battery Electric Vehicle with a fair market purchase price of $40,000 or less Used Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles with a fair market purchase price $40,000 or less 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. Apply for the rebate through the application portal driveelectricdelaware.

org 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. 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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