EV Rebates & Incentives

Electric Vehicles

MOR-EV: GET UP TO $3,500 BACK!

Get up to $3,500 back through the Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles (MOR-EV) Program!

This program helps residents save money on the purchase or lease of a qualifying plug-in Electric Vehicle (EV).
You can apply for the MOR-EV rebate as soon as you get your car. Visit the MOR-EV website to learn more

GET UP TO A $7,500 TAX CREDIT

The amount of the tax credit depends on when you placed the vehicle in service (took delivery), regardless of purchase date.

For vehicles placed in service January 1 to April 17, 2023:

$2,500 base amount
Plus $417 for a vehicle with at least 7 kilowatt hours of battery capacity
Plus $417 for each kilowatt hour of battery capacity beyond 5 kilowatt hours
Up to $7,500 total

In general, the minimum credit will be $3,751 ($2,500 + 3 times $417), the credit amount for a vehicle with the minimum 7 kilowatt hours of battery capacity.

For vehicles placed in service April 18, 2023 and after:

Vehicles will have to meet all of the same criteria listed above, plus meet new critical mineral and battery component requirements for a credit up to:

$3,750 if the vehicle meets the critical minerals requirement only
$3,750 if the vehicle meets the battery components requirement only
$7,500 if the vehicle meets both

A vehicle that doesn't meet either requirement will not be eligible for a credit.

For more information, refer to the official IRS website EV tax credit page. For definitive information on your federal electric car tax credit eligibility, consult with a qualified tax adviser.

EV Charging

INCENTIVE UPDATE

Taxpayers once again qualify for a 30% federal tax credit on costs associated with the purchase and installation of a home EV charging station. This tax law is somewhat limited by residence location. Please consult with a tax professional to verify your eligibility.

Charging Incentives by Electric Utility

The following municipal utilities are offering incentives to residents who agree to charge their electric vehicle overnight or during non-peak times, and some also offer a rebate towards the purchase and installation of Level 2 charging equipment.

BRAINTREE ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT

Braintree residents may enroll to get the equivalent of around 175 FREE MILES* of charging per month for only charging their EV overnight and on weekends. BELD is offering EV owners a rebate of $250 to help offset the cost of installing some or all components of a Level 2 system for higher speed charging of an electric vehicle at your home if they first enroll in the free miles program. Learn More >

CONCORD MUNICIPAL LIGHT PLANT

Through DriveEV Rebate Program, Concord residents can get a rebate of up to $1,000 after the purchase or lease of a new or pre-owned plug-in electric vehicle (EV).

CMLP’s EV Miles participants program their electric vehicles to charge off-peak and receive a monthly bill credit for their participation. CMLP’s EV Level 2 Program offers electric vehicle (EV) owners a rebate of $250 to help offset the cost of installing some or all components of a Level 2 system for higher speed charging of an electric vehicle at your home.

DANVERS ELECTRIC DIVISION

Offers resident EV owners $300 for installing some or all components of a Level 2 charger system that enables higher speed charging of an EV at their home. Learn More >

HINGHAM MUNICIPAL LIGHTING PLANT

Residents may enroll in a program to achieve a $1 gallon equivalent for electric charging their EV overnight or on weekends. HMLP is also offering EV owners a rebate of $300 to help offset the cost of installing some or all components of a Wi-Fi capable Level 2 system for higher speed charging of an electric vehicle at their home if they first enroll in HMLP’s “Dollar a Gallon” EV rewards program described above. Learn More >

HOLYOKE GAS & ELECTRIC

Customers who own an Electric Vehicle can receive a free Level 2 Charger or a $450 bill credit, and save $10 per month by enrolling in HG&E’s Connected Homes – EV Charger Program! Through this program, customers are rewarded for using less energy during peak periods, when energy prices are the highest. Learn More >

MIDDLEBOROUGH GAS & ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT

Residents may enroll in a program to achieve a 90 cents gallon equivalent (and an up to $10 monthly reward) for electric charging of their EV overnight or on weekends. MGED is also offering EV owners a rebate of up to $300 to help offset the cost of installing some or all components of a Level 2 system for higher speed charging of an electric vehicle at their home if they first enroll in the rewards program described above. Learn More >

MGED will pay a rebate of up to $300 (but no more than half the cost) for the purchase and installation of a certified Level 2 EV charger or higher speed to charge an electric vehicle at your home.
MGED will also provide a reward of up to $10 per month when you charge your EV between 8 PM and 8 AM Monday-Friday or anytime on weekends.
Customers must enroll in the SmartCharge Rewards off-peak program for a two-year minimum time frame to qualify for the charger rebate.

MIDDLETON ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT

MELD is currently not offering any local charging rebates or incentives, but is happy to answer any of your EV related questions, and help customers with their EV journeys. Learn More >

NORWOOD MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT

Norwood Electric customers can claim our $1,500 NU-EV rebate when buying a new or used all battery or plug-in hybrid EV with at least a 7-kWh battery. Norwood residents may also enroll to get the equivalent of around 175 FREE MILES* of charging per month for only charging their EV overnight and on weekends. NMLD is offering EV owners a rebate of $1000 to help offset the cost of installing some or all components of a Level 2 system for higher speed charging of an electric vehicle at your home if they first enroll in the free miles program. Learn More >

ROWLEY MUNICIPAL LIGHTING PLANT

RMLP is currently not offering any local charging rebates or incentives, but is happy to answer any of your EV related questions, and help customers with their EV journeys. Learn More >

TAUNTON MUNICIPAL LIGHTING PLANT

TMLP customers can receive a $450 Next Drive rebate for a new plug-in vehicle or may qualify for our $2,500 2nd Drive rebate on a used plug-in vehicle. Residents may also enroll in a 90 cents gallon equivalent for electric charging of their EV overnight or on weekends. TMLP is also offering EV owners a rebate of up to $300 to help offset the cost of installing some or all components of a Level 2 system for higher speed charging of an electric vehicle at their home if they first enroll in the rewards program described above. Learn More >

WELLESLEY MUNICIPAL LIGHTING PLANT

Wellesley residents may enroll to get up to 250* miles of free EV driving each month—or up to 3,000 miles per year—per vehicle by agreeing to charge up your EV only overnight and on weekends. Learn More >

*Free EV miles by way of an $8 monthly credit on your residential electric account

WESTFIELD GAS + ELECTRIC

Save with WG+E’s “Dollar a Gallon” EV Rewards! (Off-peak Charging Program) and/or get up to $400 back with the Level 2 Charging Rebate Program. Learn More >