Electric Vehicle Rebates & Incentives
TMLP $450 ELECTRIC VEHICLE REBATE
Get $450 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.
Used EVs can 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 eligibility requirements below.
$450 EV Purchase Rebate Application
Need help? Contact us about applying for a electric vehicle 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.
*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 $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.
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 from gasoline. 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 from an electric motor & gasoline engine. Once the battery is depleted, the vehicle switches to gasoline.
- Also uses “regenerative braking” to improve overall driving efficiency.
BEV
BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE
- Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) get all of their driving power from electricity.
- The battery is charged either at home or at a public charger.
Images courtesy of Gary Kendall, PhD.
Buying a Used Electric Vehicle?
If you’re thinking about getting a used electric car (EV), there are state and local programs that can help lower the cost, making it an even better deal.
Like any used car, an EV has some parts that wear down over time. The most important one is the battery. The good news is that all EVs come with an 8-year, 100,000-mile battery warranty. This means if the battery’s range drops below 70% of what it was when new, the warranty covers it. To check the battery’s health, ask the dealer to fully charge the car and compare the range to its original EPA rating.
EVs also learn from how they’ve been driven. If a car was often driven fast, uphill, or in cold weather, its estimated range might be lower. This happens with both new and used EVs.
To keep the battery in good shape, it’s best to charge it to 80% each day and, if you’re going on a longer trip, it’s okay to charge to 100%. These factors will be part of your calculation for expected daily use and should drive your decision of whether a specific EV is right for your commuting or weekend/social needs.
For some EV range extending strategies especially in winter you can check ENE’s article on the topic.
How to Maximize EV Performance in Winter
To learn how to save the most in your next purchase, read more about the MOR-EV Used rebate in ENE’s guide.
Buying a Used Electric Vehicle in Massachusetts: Unlock Savings with MOR-EV Rebates