Electric Vehicle Rebates & Incentives
GET UP TO $6,000 BACK IN MA
The Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles (MOR-EV) Program provides the following stackable rebates:
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- $3,500 for new or used passenger EVs
- $7,500 for EV trucks
- $1,500 for eligible low-income residents
- $1,000 for gasoline passenger vehicle trade-ins (not eligible for truck purchases)
- This program helps residents save money on the purchase or lease of a qualifying plug-in Electric Vehicle (EV).
- At participating dealers, you can apply for the MOR-EV rebate as a “point-of-sale reduction” when you buy the vehicle. For a used EV purchase, you have the option to apply for and receive a prequalification voucher. Visit the MOR-EV website to learn more.
NEXT DRIVE $450 ELECTRIC CAR REBATE!
Get $450 “cash on the hood” or as a bill credit when you buy or lease a new electric car, or even when you buy a used one!
TMLP offers a $450 customer rebate for the purchase of a new or used plug-in Electric Vehicle (BEV or PHEV). Customers can purchase from any licensed auto dealer and apply for the rebate as a $450 credit on their TMLP residential electric bill.
When a used electric vehicle is purchased from one of our pre-qualified local used car dealer partners, the rebate can be provided as a point of sale instant $450 discount (“cash on the hood”). Used EVs can alternatively be purchased from any licensed auto dealer and the rebate applied for as a $450 credit on their TMLP residential electric bill. See the required documentation and elegibility requirements below.
$450 EV Purchase Rebate Application
Need help? Contact us about applying for a Next Drive rebate, fill out the contact form:
https://tmlp-ev.ene.org/contact/
Required Documents:
(1) Provide copy of an executed vehicle purchase agreement.
(2) Provide copy of vehicle registration*. Address on registration must match the TMLP service address associated with the TMLP account number on this form. (Name of vehicle registration doesn’t need to match TMLP accountholder’s name.
(3) (For used electric cars only) To ensure that the car you purchase has a battery that’s in good condition, you must submit a photo of dash display as proof of battery capacity/range; vehicle must retain at least 70% of original rated battery capacity, or if not determinable, at least 70% of original EPA rated All-Electric Range (AER) when fully charged.
*Vehicle must be registered to an individual (not a business).
Program Eligibility
(1) Only purchases of new and used OEM plug-in electric light duty, highway capable passenger vehicles are eligible for a rebate. (Fuel cell vehicles, electric bikes, electric motorcycles, electric scooters, neighborhood vehicles or conversion or hobbyist EVs are not eligible.)
(2) Customer must have an active, residential electricity account with TMLP.
(3) TMLP electric account must be at least 6 months old with no balance or arrears for 6 months.
(4) The program begins with vehicles purchased after March 5, 2019. Maximum 2 rebates per household.
5) Rebate applications can be submitted up to January 31 of the year following purchase.
(6) Vehicle has had no more than two previous owners in TMLP service area that previously received this rebate, and therefore not reached the maximum of two rebates associated with the vehicle.
(7) Rebates will be issued as credit to customer’s active TMLP account. Allow 8-10 weeks for processing.
(8) Rebates will be issued until funding runs out
For more information and assistance, email ev@ene.org.
GET UP TO $7,500 BACK ON FEDERAL TAXES
Reduce your net cost to buy or lease an electric vehicle by as much as an additional $7,500 with the federal EV tax credit.
- Up to $7,500 for a new EV and up to $4,000 for a used EV.
- These tax incentives must now be registered for or taken at the point-of-sale.
- You must purchase your new or used EV from a dealership that has also registered with the IRS. Otherwise, it will not qualify for the tax credit.
- The dealership must submit a time-of-sale report with buyer and vehicle details to the IRS Energy Credits Online portal.
- Make sure you receive the time-of-sale report and the IRS confirmation from the dealer.
- For leased vehicles, the credit is taken by the leasing company and a portion of it passed on to the consumer as a lease cost reduction.
- There are very specific eligibility requirements for each program: New Vehicles | Used Vehicles
- Check on the status of the federal EV tax credit by manufacturer.
For definitive information on your federal electric vehicle tax credit eligibility, please consult with a qualified tax adviser.
Electric Car Basics
What’s the difference between a hybrid and an electric car?
A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) does not have an external plug. It derives some of its driving power from a conventional gasoline engine and some from an electric motor and small battery pack. All of its energy is generated from gasoline combustion. However, unlike a non-hybrid vehicle, some of this energy is recovered by recharging the batteries through regenerative braking. This occurs when the vehicle slows and energy is put back into the battery, which results in better average mpg.
On the other hand, a plug-in electric vehicle gets its driving power exclusively from an electric motor, and that energy is generated from a larger battery pack that has been recharged from the grid or another external source. Plug-in electric vehicles also use regenerative braking to improve their overall driving efficiency.
There are two types of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs): Battery electrics (BEVs) which run on electricity only, and plug-in hybrid electrics (PHEVs) which can first run entirely on electricity from the battery for a shorter range (often the distance of a daily commute, or more), then seamlessly switch to a full tank of gasoline to recharge the battery when it gets low.
Barrier Removal: Technology
HEV
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE

- Does not have an external plug
- Gains some of its driving power from a gasoline engine, and some from an electric motor and small battery pack.
- Generates its energy through gasoline combustion. However, unlike non-hybrid vehicles, an HEV also recovers and extends some of this energy. How? By recharging the batteries through “regenerative braking”.
PHEV
PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE

- Gets its driving power exclusively from an electric motor. That energy is generated from a larger battery pack, that has been recharged from the grid or another external source.
- Also uses “regenerative braking” to improve overall driving efficiency.
BEV
BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE

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Compare Electric Vehicles

Which electric car you’ll want depends on how many miles you typically drive per day, what types of long trips you plan to take in your vehicle, and what you’re looking to spend. Answering these three personal questions before car shopping will also lead you to the electric models that best fit your lifestyle and needs. For an interactive online guide of models, visit our “DrivE & SaVe” tool.
Our tool will help you explore your needs and find the best options for you, matching you to the right kind of electric car. Then you can select and compare cars. Once you have found the car(s) you are interested in, review our rebates and incentives section, attend an upcoming event or contact us.