Burlington Electric Department customers, Vermont · Rebate
Burlington Electric Department Pre-Owned Electric Vehicle Rebate
Run by Burlington Electric Department
Burlington Electric customers get $1,300 back on a used all-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle (model year 2019 or later, price up to $60,000). Income-qualified and high-mileage drivers get more, up to $3,300.
Amounts
How much you get
Pre-owned all-electric or plug-in hybrid: $1,300. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Pre-owned all-electric or plug-in hybrid | $1,300 |
| High-Mileage Driver (17,600+ miles a year)Pre-owned all-electric | $2,800 |
| Income-qualifiedPre-owned all-electric | $2,000 |
| Income-qualifiedPre-owned plug-in hybrid | $1,500 |
| High-Mileage Driver, income-qualifiedPre-owned all-electric | $3,300 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these, plus one that applies only in some cases.
Burlington Electric Department customer with an active account; the vehicle must be registered in Burlington, Vermont.
Used vehicle, model year 2019 or later, on BED's qualifying list, with a price paid of $60,000 or less.
Not available for a vehicle that already got a BED rebate (for example, buying out a lease that got one). Limit four vehicle rebates per household, counting new and pre-owned.
High-Mileage Driver amounts: all-electric vehicles only, for drivers who self-certify more than 17,600 miles in the most recent 12 months.
- Only in some cases
Only for the income-qualified amounts: gross household income at or below $69,850 (1 person) to $131,700 (8 or more people).
People in your home Income at or below 1 $69,850 2 $79,800 3 $89,800 4 $99,750 5 $107,750 6 $115,750 7 $123,700 8 $131,700
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for ev charging.
Make and model on BED's qualifying product list; price paid $60,000 or less; model year 2019 or later.
Applying
How to apply
Send it within 3 months of buying or by December 31, 2026, whichever comes first.
- Check the vehicle is on BED's qualifying list, model year 2019 or later.
- Buy the vehicle.
The bill of sale must list this BED rebate and any State of Vermont rebate as separate line items.
- Register the vehicle in Burlington, Vermont.
- Submit BED's online rebate form within 90 days of purchase.
With your BED account number, proof of purchase and proof of Vermont registration.
- Receive the rebate.
Forms and instructionsBurlington Electric Department - Electric Vehicle Rebates · Burlington Electric Department - High-Mileage Driver EV incentives
Questions about applying802-865-7300
Stacking
Use it with
You can get these too.
Burlington Electric Department customers, Vermont
Burlington Electric Department Residential EV Charger Rebate
Up to $1,000 back
Burlington Electric customers who buy an EV get up to $900 back on a ChargePoint Home Flex home charger ($700 with a plug-in hybrid, $1,000 if income-qualified) once they enroll in BED's Residential EV Rate.
Checked Oct 26, 2026
Your address
Next steps
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Burlington Electric Department Pre-Owned Electric Vehicle Rebate pay?
$1,300 to $3,300, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Burlington Electric Department customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Burlington Electric Department customers, Vermont. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is there an income limit?
Only for the income-qualified amounts: gross household income at or below $69,850 (1 person) to $131,700 (8 or more people).
What’s the deadline?
Apply after it’s installed: within 3 months of purchase or by Dec 31, 2026, whichever comes first.
Can I combine it with other rebates?
Yes, with Burlington Electric Department Residential EV Charger Rebate. See Use it with.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 26, 2026.
Plain words
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References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Burlington Electric Department - Electric Vehicle Rebates
- Burlington Electric Department - High-Mileage Driver EV incentives
- Burlington Electric Department - Rebate Form
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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