Delaware residents shopping for a new or used electric vehicle and businesses planning to install Level 2 chargers will continue to have access to state rebates through April 30, 2026, under the Clean Transportation Incentive Program.

Program Details

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is extending its electric-vehicle purchase and lease rebates — which some dealers apply at the point of sale — and its support for Level 2 charging projects. Business rebates remain available for installations at existing multi-family properties, workplaces and public sites.

Under the EV rebate program, buyers and lessees of qualifying new or used EVs can receive rebates of up to $2,500. The Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Rebate Program allows businesses installing Level 2 charging stations to apply for rebates covering up to 90% of project costs, including installation.

“These programs are encouraging adoption of cleaner vehicles and supporting growth in charging infrastructure,” said DNREC Secretary Greg Patterson, in a news release.

Emissions Context

Transportation remains Delaware’s largest source of emissions, and the state cited increasing EV adoption as part of its emissions-reduction effort. 

In 2024, EVs accounted for 11.54% of new vehicle registrations in Delaware, up from 2% in 2020, according to the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. The state said public charging continues to expand to meet demand.