Electric Vehicle Rebates & Incentives
GET UP TO $6,000 BACK WITH THE STATE MOR-EV REBATE
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
- 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.
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.
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Up to $7,500 for a new EV and up to $4,000 for a used EV.
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These tax incentives must now be registered for or taken at the point-of-sale.
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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.
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The dealership must submit a time-of-sale report with buyer and vehicle details to the IRS Energy Credits Online portal.
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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.
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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 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.
Buying Used?
If you’re thinking about getting a used electric car (EV), there are federal, 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. If you’re going on a longer trip, it’s okay to charge to 100%, but you should start driving soon after the charge is complete.
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 – Energy New England – ENE
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.