Tax incentives and/or other incentives for drivers of electric vehicles in 04014.
An insurer may credit or refund any portion of the premium charged for an insurance policy on a clean fuel vehicle in order to encourage its policyholders to use clean fuel vehicles, as long as insurance premiums on other vehicles are not increased to fund these credits or refunds. Clean fuels include, but are not limited to, natural gas, propane, hydrogen, alcohol fuels containing not less than 85% alcohol by volume, and electricity.
(Reference Maine Revised Statutes Title 24-A, Section 2303-B)
Efficiency Maine’s EV Accelerator provides rebates to Maine residents, businesses, government entities, and tribal governments for the purchase or lease of a new EV or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at participating Maine dealerships or from the original equipment manufacturer. Rebate amounts are based on participant type:
| Type of Vehicle | Individuals | Qualified Moderate-Income Individuals | Qualified Low-Income Individuals | Businesses and Organizations | Government Entity, Tribal Government, and Non-Profits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | $2,000 | $3,500 | $7,500 | $2,000 | $7,500 |
| PHEV | $1,000 | $2,000 | $3,000 | $1,000 | 2,000 |
Qualified low-income residents are also eligible for a rebate of up to $2,500 for the purchase of a used EV or PHEV. Eligible vehicles must be purchased or leased between December 21, 2020, and December 31, 2024. The program is funded by Maine’s portion of the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust. For more information, including eligible vehicles and preapproval requirements, see Efficiency Maine’s EV Initiatives website.
(Reference Maine Revised Statutes Title 35-A, Section 10126)
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