Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are less expensive to operate than conventional vehicles, emit no greenhouse gases or air pollution, and can be purchased with the help of several customer incentives.
Take advantage of multiple rebates on new & used EVs
Shop our Preferred Electric Vehicle Dealership Network
Save on a charger then pay the equivalent of 60¢/gallon
Local Businesses: EV Charging Station Incentives
We are now offering a rebate of $1,500 per port (up to 75% of the installed cost) for workplace EV charging stations. Contact Energy Services for more information.
Level 2 Workplace EV Charger
Rebate Amount: $1,500 per port
Up to 75% of installed cost.
Have the following items ready:
- Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
- A photo or scan of your receipt for the charger and charger installation
- A photo or scan of the electric permit
- A photo of the installed charger
Terms & Conditions
- This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of installation.
- This rebate is only for BED commercial customers with active accounts.
- Total rebate amount (including contractor rebate, this online rebate, and low-income bonus rebate) is limited to 75% of installed cost.
- This rebate is only for Level 2 chargers, or higher, installed at workplaces in Burlington, VT.
- This rebate can be applied to the cost of installing the EVSE on the customer’s premise. Additional costs may be incurred to upgrade the electric grid serving the customer’s premise.
- Contractors are required to secure the necessary permits from Burlington’s Permitting and Inspections Department.
- Charger must have been purchased and installed after 1/1/2022.
- BED reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.
- This offer is valid through December 31, 2022.
- Burlington Electric Department reserves the right to inspect installation and/or verify purchase.
- Burlington Electric Department reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.
- Please be aware that if your rebate is greater than $600 you may be required to complete and submit a W9 form. A W9 form will be provided in this rebate form if it is required.
Contact Energy Services for questions about going electric
EV Owner Testimonials
What is it like to own an EV in Burlington? We asked a few of our neighbors about their experience.
Financing
Electric Panel Upgrades – Heat Pumps – Electric Vehicles
With the growing popularity of heat pumps, electric vehicles, and other electric appliances, some Burlingtonians may soon reach the limits of their current electric panel. Upgrading your panel to accommodate your current and future needs — and help the city’s Net Zero Energy goal — is now a lot easier with several local credit unions offering exceptionally low rates on financing for these panel upgrades in addition to heat pumps and electric vehicles.
| GMCU | BED Renewable Energy Loan |
| Opportunities Credit Union | Home Improvement Loan (EV) Home Energy Loan (HP) |
| Vermont Federal Credit Union | Energy Efficiency Home Improvement Loan |
| VSECU | Home Energy Loan Program |
Charging Stations
Charging station rates & fees.