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EV Charger Rebates and Incentives in Maine
Maine offers a range of EV charger rebates, incentives, and grants to help offset the cost of going electric. Designed for coastal destinations, workplaces, and rural communities across New England, these state, utility, and regional programs reduce the upfront investment in charging infrastructure. AmpUp helps you navigate your options and maximize your savings.
Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Deployment Support
Maine is one of ten states that signed a multi-state memorandum of understanding coordinating ZEV and charging infrastructure deployment through a joint Zero Emission Vehicle Program Implementation Task Force.
Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Electric Vehicle (EV) Pilot Program
Efficiency Maine's pilot program (2023-2026) provides incentives for purchasing or leasing medium- and heavy-duty EVs in commercial applications, tracking performance and cost data.
Off-Peak Charging Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebates
Efficiency Maine offers rebates to residents, businesses, and government and tribal entities purchasing a new or used EV paired with an eligible off-peak Level 2 charger at the vehicle's regular charging location.
Central Maine Power – Level 2 Funding
Central Maine Power offers $4,000 per plug for Level 2 chargers at businesses and multifamily residential sites.
Efficiency Maine – Rural Level 2 Charging Station Rebate Program
Efficiency Maine offers rebates for installing Level 2 charging stations in rural areas to expand charging access statewide.
Clean School Bus
EPA's Clean School Bus Program funds eligible applicants replacing older diesel school buses with clean, alternative-fuel or zero-emission models, including associated charging infrastructure.
National Alternative Fuels Corridors
FHWA designates a national network of highway corridors for EV charging and alternative fueling infrastructure, helping guide where charging investment is prioritized.
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants
FHWA's Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program funds publicly accessible EV charging and alternative fueling infrastructure along designated corridors and in communities, though funding availability has been subject to ongoing federal budget and legal disputes.
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program
FHWA's NEVI Formula Program provides states funding, covering up to 80% of eligible costs, to strategically build out EV charging infrastructure along designated highway corridors nationwide.
Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, run by the US DOT and DOE, coordinates technical assistance and planning for EV charging deployment, operation, and maintenance nationwide.
Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) and Infrastructure Grants
EPA grants fund the incremental cost of replacing heavy-duty diesel vehicles with zero-emission models, along with related charging infrastructure.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Reliability Grants
FHWA's EV Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Program funds repair and replacement of existing, non-operational public Level 2 and DC fast chargers.
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Research and Development Grants
DOE grants of up to $200,000 support research and development of commercial innovations in EV chargers, EV batteries, and alternative fuel vehicle technologies.
Large-Scale Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Planning and Siting Grants
DOE's R-STEP program offers grants up to $2 million for large-scale renewable energy and EV charger planning and siting projects.
Federal Transportation Facility Improvement Program
FHWA's Federal Lands Access Program funds transportation facility improvements on or near federal lands, including light-duty EV charging infrastructure.
Transportation Sector Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Grant Program
EPA's Climate Pollution Reduction Grants fund projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions across six sectors, including transportation electrification.
Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants
DOE's SuperTruck Charge program offers grants up to $36 million to design, develop, and demonstrate replicable medium- and heavy-duty EV charging infrastructure.