Tax incentives and/or other incentives for drivers of electric vehicles in Lewiston.
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)
Any heavy-duty vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 8,500 pounds equipped with a qualified auxiliary power unit (APU) may exceed the state’s gross vehicle and axle weight limits by up to 400 pounds. An APU is defined in Maine law as an integrated system that provides heat, air-conditioning, engine warming, or electricity and is certified by the EPA.
(Reference Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A, Sections 101 and 2360)
Efficiency Maine’s Off-Peak Charging EV Rebates provides rebates to Maine residents, businesses, government entities, and Tribal governments for the purchase of new or used EVs when paired with an eligible off-peak Level 2 charger selected by Efficiency Maine and installed where the vehicle is regularly parked. Hybrid vehicles, including plug-in hybrids, are not eligible. The off-peak charger must be purchased before purchasing the eligible vehicle to receive the vehicle incentive. From 2026 to 2028, Efficiency Maine must ensure that at least half of all funding for EV rebates is distributed to low- and moderate-income residents. Rebate amounts are based on participant type and in 2025 are:
| Type of Vehicle | Qualified Low-Income Individuals | Qualified Moderate-Income Individuals | Businesses and Organizations | Government Entity, Tribal Government, and Nonprofits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | $7,500 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Used | $3,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Vehicles must be purchased (leases are ineligible) from a participating
Maine dealership or directly from the manufacturer. Vehicles must meet
price caps of $80,000 for pickup trucks or commercial vans, $55,000 for
other new vehicles, and $40,000 for used vehicles model year 2019 or
newer with fewer than 72,000 miles. This incentive can be paired with
Efficiency Maine’s Off-Peak
Charger Rebate. For more information, including eligible vehicles
and preapproval requirements, see Efficiency Maine’s EV
and Charger Incentives website.
(Reference Maine Revised Statutes Title 35-A, Section 10126 and House Bill HP611, 2025)
Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, condominium and residential associations may not prohibit or restrict the installation or use of EV chargers in designated parking spaces. Unit owners must be able to apply to an executive board to install EV chargers in a common parking space, with the written approval of each unit owner who has use of the common parking. Unit owners must obtain approval for installation and comply with the association’s rules, including providing proof of insurance, covering all installation and electricity costs, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and zoning standards. The homeowner is responsible for ongoing maintenance, repair, replacement, and any associated damages or liabilities, and must disclose the charger’s existence to prospective buyers. Associations may install EV chargers in common areas for shared use, create new parking spaces for EV charging, or require removal of a charger if a property is sold unless the buyer agrees to take ownership. Additional conditions apply.
(Reference Senate Bill SP457, 2025 and Maine Revised Statutes Title 33, Chapter 10, Section 576-A)
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