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Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate
Run by DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy (State Energy Office)
Cash rebate of up to $2,500 for buying or leasing (36+ months) a new or used electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle in Delaware. Apply within 90 days, or get it at a participating dealer.
Amounts
How much you get
New EV under $40,000 MSRP: $2,500. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Base MSRP below $40,000New battery electric | $2,500 |
| Base MSRP $40,000 to $50,000New battery electric | $1,500 |
| Base MSRP below $50,000New plug-in hybrid | $1,000 |
| $40,000 or lessUsed battery electric | $2,500 |
| $40,000 or lessUsed plug-in hybrid | $1,000 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 2 of these.
Your home is in Delaware.
The vehicle must be on the eligible vehicle list and bought or leased for at least 36 months. Used vehicles qualify for residents only.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply online. Within 90 days of purchase. Vehicles bought before May 1, 2026 no longer qualify.
- Register as a Delaware eSupplier.
You need the Supplier ID for the application.
- Apply at driveelectricdelaware.org within 90 days of purchase.
Or buy from a participating dealer, who rolls the rebate into the price.
- Receive the rebate in 8 to 10 weeks.
Forms and instructionsThe Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate Program
Questions about applying866-208-3198
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate pay?
$1,000 to $2,500, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
What’s the deadline?
No fixed deadline. Apply any time while it’s open.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 25, 2026.
Is the Delaware clean vehicle rebate taxable?
It may be. DNREC says the IRS and the Delaware Division of Revenue may treat it as taxable income, so check with a tax professional.
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References
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