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Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Rebates, Tax Credits, and Incentives
Massachusetts EV Charger Rebates
EV Charging Rates in Massachusetts
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more mainstream, Massachusetts is leading the charge in making eco-friendly transportation more accessible and affordable for its residents. With a variety of rebates, incentives, and programs available, the state offers great opportunities for those looking to switch to electric. Whether you're a first-time EV buyer or an existing electric vehicle owner looking to install a charging station, Massachusetts has a range of financial incentives that can significantly reduce your costs. In this blog, we'll explore the key EV rebates and charging incentives available in Massachusetts, and how you can take full advantage of these programs to save money and contribute to a cleaner environment.
Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Rebates, Tax Credits, and Incentives
Massachusetts residents can save thousands of dollars when buying or leasing an electric vehicle (EV). Beyond residential savings, public and commercial entities can also apply for state grants to offset the cost of their EV charger installations.
MOR-EV
The MOR-EV is one of the key Massachusetts EV incentives driving electrification. Thanks to funds from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’ Department of Energy Resources (DOER), individuals and businesses can qualify for several Massachusetts energy rebates.
Let’s take a closer look at these Massachusetts EV incentives and how they can help you save even more by switching to electric.
MOR-EV Standard Rebate
Individuals, businesses, and non-profits can save $3,500 when purchasing or leasing an EV. The rebate is available at the point of sale, but you also have the option to complete the application after the purchase.
In order to quality for this rebate, you’ll have to meet a few requirements, such as selecting a new EV with an MSRP of $55,000 or less, leasing an EV for at least 36 months, or choosing a vehicle from the list of approved EVs.
MOR-EV Used Rebate
This Massachusetts EV rebate allows individuals to save $3,500 when buying a used EV with a purchase price of $40,000.
It is important to note that you’ll have to meet income requirements to qualify for this rebate.
MOR-EV+ Stackable Rebate
If you receive benefits through one of the state’s income-based assistance programs, you can qualify for an additional $1,000 that you can stack on top of the other MOR-EV Massachusetts EV rebates for even greater savings.
MOR-EV Truck Incentives
The state of Massachusetts offers electric truck rebates to help individuals, businesses, and non-profits save on electric truck purchases. Rebate amounts start at $7,500 for a light-duty electric truck, but you can save as much as $90,000 on a Class 8 vehicle.
MOR-EV Trade-In Stackable Rebate (2023)
While this Massachusetts EV rebate program ended in 2023, you can still qualify for a $1,000 stackable rebate if you traded in a gas-powered vehicle and bought an EV before August 8, 2023.
MassEVIP EV Charging Grants
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassEVIP) is currently leading the charge in fostering the development of EV infrastructure.
Through a variety of grant programs, MassEVIP currently offers substantial incentives to support both public and private entities in expanding their EV charging capabilities across the state.
Let’s explore what these grants offer and how they can help you save while still supporting your EV charging needs.
MassEVIP Public EV Charging Grant
Government-owned locations can receive up to 100% in funding for a Level 1 or Level 2 EV charging project, with a cap of $50,000.
All other locations can receive up to 80% in funding, with a cap of $50,000, provided that the Level 1 or Level 2 EV chargers will be publicly accessible.
MassEVIP Workplace & Fleet Charging Grant
Your business can receive a MassEVIP grant that will cover up to 60% of your workplace EV charging or fleet charging project. There is also a cap of $50,000 in funding toward your EV charger project, and you must install Level 1 chargers or Level 2 EV charging stations to qualify.
MassEVIP Multiunit Dwelling & Educational Campus
For multifamily EV charging station projects and charging stations installed on educational campuses, you can apply for a MassEVIP grant that will cover 60% of the project’s cost, with a funding limit of $50,000. This grant will also only apply to Level 1 EV chargers and Level 2 EV charging station projects.
MassEVIP Public Fleet
Public fleets looking to embrace electrification can receive up to $7,500 per EV purchase through the MassEVIP program.
Additionally, there is a $5,000 grant available to help offset the cost of leasing an EV.
For those transitioning their fleet to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), a MassEVIP grant of up to $5,000 per PHEV purchase and $3,000 per PHEV lease is available.
Utility Rebates For Electric Cars
Beyond the Massachusetts EV rebates mentioned above, you can create even more savings by stacking additional incentives offered by utilities when buying an EV.
As of July 2024, four utilities are providing rebates on new or used EVs:
Concord Municipal Light Plant (CMLP)
Residential customers of the Concord Municipal Light Plant, can enroll in the utility’s DriveEV program and receive $650 to $1,000, depending on their income.
For residential customers purchasing a PHEV, a similar rebate of $350 to $550 is available.
Norwood Municipal Light Department (NMLD)
The Norwood Municipal Light Department offers its customers up to $1,500 in rebates for purchasing a new or used EV through its NU-EV Rebate.
Shrewsbury Electric and Cable Operations (SELCO)
Through the SELCO EV Rebate Program, Shrewsbury Electric and Cable Operations provides a $1,000 rebate toward a new or used EV from 2018 or later, with an additional $600 available for income-qualified customers.
For PHEVs, you can get $400, plus an extra $240 based on your income. The utility also offers rebates for leasing new EVs, with $800 for EVs and $320 for a new PHEV.
Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant (TMLP)
Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant customers can receive a $450 rebate for buying an EV or PHEV.
Massachusetts EV Charger Rebates
With over 25 utilities offering EV charger rebates, saving on electrification has never been easier for Massachusetts residents.
Note that most of these programs also require enrolling in a time-of-use rate program or scheduled charging initiative, helping utility customers save even more on EV charging.
Always be sure to fully confirm the requirements for eligibility with your utility before purchasing or installing an EV charging station to ensure you will qualify, as program requirements can change!
Massachusetts Utility Rebates for Level 2 EV Chargers & Installation
One of the major costs of purchasing an EV is installing an at-home charger, but with several utilities offering rebates—and many programs covering the entire cost—making the switch to an electric vehicle in Massachusetts has never been easier.
Belmont Municipal Light Department customers can receive a $250 Massachusetts Level 2 charger rebate on EV charger models if they also enroll in the utility’s Connected Homes program with scheduled charging. For customers who choose not to opt in to this program, they may still qualify for a $100 rebate.
The Braintree Electric Light Department offers a $250 rebate on residential Level 2 EV chargers.
With the purchase of an EV, Chicopee Municipal Lighting Plant customers can receive a free Level 2 charger or qualify for a $200 rebate on a charger on the purchase of a PHEV.
The Concord Municipal Light Plant offers a $250 rebate you can apply toward the cost of purchasing EVSE, installing a NEMA 14-50 outlet, or hiring an electrician to install your EV charger.
For utility customers of the Danvers Electric Division, you can qualify for a $300 rebate toward a Level 2 charger.
Eversource Energy has one of the best Massachusetts EV incentives, with a rebate of up to $700 for buying an EV charger and another $300 for those who live in an Environmental Justice Community. To make this rebate even better, customers who qualify for the utility’s discount rate can receive up to $2,700 to upgrade their wiring and electric panel, in addition to qualifying for a free charger.
The Hingham Municipal Light Plant can help you save on electrification with a $600 rebate on a Level 2 charger.
The Holyoke Gas & Electric Department offers EV incentives in the form of free chargers for specific models. If you would prefer a different EV charger model, you can still receive a rebate of $250 to $450 along with financing options designed to make electrification more accessible.
Hudson Light and Power Department customers can get a $500 rebate on Level 2 EV chargers.
The Hull Municipal Lighting Plant offers free Level 2 EV chargers to new EV owners. If you have a PHEV, you can still apply for a $200 or $300 rebate, depending on the battery capacity of your plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.
The Littleton Electric Light & Water Department offers a $300 rebate on Level 2 EV chargers with built-in Wi-Fi connectivity.
Mansfield Municipal Electric Department customers who are enrolled in the utility’s Connected Homes program for scheduled charging and also purchase a Level 2 EV charger can get the full price of the charger, up to $700, covered.
The Middleborough Gas and Electric Department has a $300 rebate on Level 2 EV chargers.
National Grid will give customers up to $700 to upgrade their home’s wiring before installing a charger and anyone living in an Environmental Justice Community can receive an additional $300. Furthermore, if you qualify for the income-based discounted electric rate, you could receive a $1,000 rebate for wiring upgrades plus another $700 toward the cost of the charger.
North Attleborough Electric Department customers can qualify for a $250 rebate toward a residential Level 2 EV charging station.
The Norwood Municipal Light Department offers a rebate of up to $1,000 on a Level 2 EV charger for at-home charging.
If you’re a Princeton Municipal Light Department customer, you can receive a free inspection to prepare for your electrification project, as well as a free transformer upgrade if needed.
The Reading Municipal Light Department covers up to 100% of the cost of a Level 2 charger, with a limit of $750. If your home needs electric upgrades, you can also receive $1,000 to $1,500 in the form of an electric panel rebate.
By joining Shrewsbury Electric and Cable Operations’ Connected Homes program, you can qualify for a rebate that covers the total cost of your Level 2 EV charger, with a cap of $700. If you have a PHEV, you can receive $200 or $300 toward a charger, depending on your plug-in hybrid electric vehicle’s battery capacity.
You can get a rebate of up to $700 for a home EV charger through the Sterling Municipal Light Department or receive $200 to $300 for a charger if you have a PHEV.
The Taunton Municipal Light Plant offers a $300 rebate toward a residential Level 2 EV charger.
If you are a residential Templeton Municipal Lighting Plant customer, you can get up to $400 in the form of an EV charger rebate. The utility also has rebates that start at $200 for charging your PHEV at home.
Unitil offers a rebate of up to $700 for a Level 2 charger and any necessary electric upgrades. If you meet the utility’s requirements, you can receive up to $1,700 as part of an income-qualified program.
The Wakefield Municipal Light Department will cover 100% of your EV charger, with a limit of $650. PHEV drivers can get up to $300 for chargers depending on the battery capacity of their plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.
You can qualify for a $250 rebate toward a Level 2 EV charging station through the Wellesley Municipal Light Plant.
West Boylston Municipal Lighting Plant customers enrolled in the utility’s scheduled charging program can get up to $650 to offset the cost of a new EV charger. Depending on the battery capacity, you can also get $200 or $300 for a PHEV charger.
If you install a Level 2 charging station with Wi-Fi connectivity, the Westfield Gas and Electric Light Department will give you a $400 rebate, with all other charger models receiving a $200 rebate.
Non-Residential Utility Rebate Programs for EV Charging Stations
Alongside residential incentives for EV chargers, Massachusetts utilities also provide rebates to various public and commercial entities. These programs include charger rebates for commercial EV charging installation, fleets, multifamily properties, and more.
The Concord Municipal Light Plant will cover up to $6,000 toward the installation of public and private Level 2 EV charging stations. This program is available for workplace, school, fleet, multifamily EV charging, and more.
If you own or manage a multifamily property with two to four units, you can receive up to $1,400 from Eversource Energy toward your Level 2 EV charging project. The utility offers additional programs for businesses, fleets, dealerships, and other scenarios. If the charging stations will be in an income-eligible area, your organization can receive a Massachusetts EV charging station rebate of up to $5,200 per Level 2 charging station and up to $400,000 per DC Fast charging site.
While the Holyoke Gas & Electric Department doesn’t offer any commercial EV rebates, the utility has a 0% financing program that can help make the switch to electrification more feasible for businesses.
National Grid offers an EV charger rebate for multifamily properties with two to four units. You can qualify for up to $700 to help cover wiring upgrades and get up to $2,000 if the property is in an Environmental Justice Community. If the property qualifies for the utility’s discounted rate, you’ll also receive $700 toward a Level 2 charger.
The Reading Municipal Light Department offers commercial rebates of up to $1,500 per charging station and small businesses can get up to $1,500 for a panel upgrade.
As a Shrewsbury Electric and Cable Operations commercial customer, you can qualify for a rebate of up to $5,000 per property.
EV Charging Rates in Massachusetts
A majority of Massachusetts utilities offer Massachusetts EV charging incentives in the form of monthly bill credits or time-of-use (TOU) rates to help EV owners save on charging.
To take advantage of these discounted rates or credits, you must shift your electricity usage, including EV charging, to off-peak hours or let your utility provider remotely control your charging.
Massachusetts Utilities with TOU Rates or Bill Credits for EV Charging
As a Belmont Municipal Light Department customer, you can join the utility’s Connected Homes program and earn a $10 monthly incentive in exchange for letting the utility turn off your EV charger during peak events.
The Braintree Electric Light Department offers a $8 monthly bill credit if you sign up for the Bring Your Own Charger program and shift your charging to 9 PM to 7 AM on weekdays. On average, this credit is the equivalent of getting 175 free miles of EV charging per month!
As an EV or PHEV owner, you can receive monthly bill credits from the Chicopee Municipal Lighting Plant. EV owners who join the utility’s scheduled charging program receive a $6 credit each month, while PHEV owners can receive a monthly $3 credit toward their bill.
Thanks to the Concord Municipal Light Plant’s EV Miles program, you can earn a $10 monthly bill credit by charging between 10 PM and noon on weekdays. PHEV drivers can qualify for a $5 monthly credit.
The Danvers Electric Division offers a time-of-use rate, helping encourage customers to charge during off-peak hours. During on-peak times, the rate is $0.25 per kWh, but it drops to $0.12 per kWh from 7 PM to midnight, encouraging you to charge your EV during these quieter periods when demand is lower.
If you’re an Eversource Energy customer, you should know that the utility is currently developing a managed EV charging program, so customers should stay tuned to learn more about requirements and rewards!.
As a residential customer of the Hingham Municipal Light Plant, you can qualify for a $10 monthly bill credit if you follow the utility’s recommended charging schedule.
You can earn a $10 monthly bill credit thanks to the Holyoke Gas & Electric Department’s Electric Vehicle Charger Program. If you use a Level 2 charger with a capacity of less than 40 amps or rely solely on Level 1 charging, you can still qualify for a $5 monthly credit.
The Hudson Light and Power Department offers a $10 monthly bill credit if you participate in the utility’s off-peak charging with your Level 2 charger, or a $5 monthly credit with your Level 1 charger.
You can qualify for a $10 monthly bill credit if you enroll in the Ipswich Municipal Light Department’s Connected Homes program with a qualifying EV charger.
The Littleton Electric Light & Water Department’s Green Rewards program helps customers earn an $8 monthly bill credit when they prioritize EV charging between 10 PM and 7 AM.
If you’re a Middleborough Gas and Electric Department customer, you can join the utility’s waiting list to receive updates regarding an upcoming EV charging program.
National Grid’s Charge Smart MA program offers $50 as an enrollment incentive if you haven’t previously used the utility’s wiring rebate. You can then earn $0.05 per kWh for charging during off-peak hours in the summer and $0.03 per kWh of off-peak charging during the winter. On average, EV owners save $100 a year with this program.
The Peabody Municipal Light Plant offers a Connected Homes program with a $10 monthly bill credit for qualified EVs and Level 2 chargers that participate in a scheduled charging program.
The Princeton Municipal Light Department’s Connected Homes program allows you to earn a $10 monthly bill credit if you follow a scheduled charging program.
Massachusetts offers a robust set of incentives to help you make the transition to electric vehicles and install the necessary charging infrastructure at home. From rebates on purchasing a new EV to financial incentives for installing home charging stations, these programs are designed to ease the financial burden and encourage more sustainable transportation choices. By taking advantage of these incentives, you'll not only save money but also play a part in the state's commitment to reducing emissions and promoting green energy. Be sure to stay informed about the latest updates to these programs to maximize your savings and drive the future of transportation forward in Massachusetts.
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