Electric Vehicle Rebates
It can be hard to keep up with all of the new rebates and incentives for electric cars. We’ve compiled this easy-to-use guide to help you take advantage of everything available to you. Each rebate has its own details so please read below carefully. Let us know if you have any questions.
Learn more about Electric Vehicles.
Not a Burlington Electric Department customer? Visit Drive Electric Vermont for rebate information.
Vermont Dealerships
Auto manufacturers and Vermont dealerships offer special deals on electric cars from time to time. Check out Drive Electric Vermont’s Rebate page for the latest offers and information.
Federal IRS Refund (Up to $7,500)
Details: The federal government is offering a refund on your taxes of up to $7,500. This is a refund; not simply a deduction. In other words, if you’ve paid at least that much in federal taxes in the year you purchase the EV, you may be able to to get up to $7,500 back.
The terms of this rebate are subject to change so visit irs.gov for the latest details:
- Manufacturers and Models for New Qualified Clean Vehicles Purchased in 2023 or After
- Frequently Asked Questions Related to Clean Vehicle Credits
This page is not tax advice. Please consult a tax professional to see if you can claim the federal tax incentive.
Action: Claim this rebate on your annual tax form.
State of Vermont EV Incentives
ALERT: Funding for the State of Vermont’s incentive programs is fully reserved. Applications with a date of purchase or lease of 10/8 or later will not be accepted and applications must be submitted for processing by 10/22/2024. Details at drivelectric.com
Burlington Electric Department (Up to $3,000)
New & Lease: We are offering Burlington customers a $2,300 rebate on the purchase or lease of a new electric vehicle (EV) or $2,000 toward a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV). An additional $700 is available for moderate income customers* buying an EV ($300 for PHEV). See rebate form for details.
Pre-owned: We are offering all Burlington customers an $1,300 rebate on the purchase of a used/pre-owned electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV). An additional $200 is available for moderate income customers*.
Electric Vehicle: New
Rebate Amount:
- New All-Electric: $2,300
- Enhanced rebate for qualifying customers: $700*
- New Plug-In Hybrid: $2,000
- Enhanced rebate for qualifying customers: $300*
This rebate is in addition to any manufacturer rebates.
Have the following items ready:
- Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
- A photo or scan of a proof of purchase or lease
- A photo or scan of proof of Vermont registration of qualifying vehicle
Terms & Conditions
- The MSRP must be $60,000 or less.
- The MSRP for commercial trucks, SUVs, or vans must be $80,000 or less
- Commercial truck, SUV, or van must be registered in the name of the business.
- Vehicle must be registered as a truck.
- MSRP is the cost of the vehicle with all of your included features before taxes and fees.
- Be sure your make and model is on the qualifying product list and has an MSRP of $60,000 or less (or $80,000 for commercial trucks, SUVs, and vans).
- The MSRP for commercial trucks, SUVs, or vans must be $80,000 or less
- This rebate is only for BED customers with active accounts.
- This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of purchase.
- Vehicle must be registered in Burlington, Vermont.
- For commercial customers, vehicles must be registered in the business name that matches the active BED account name on this form.
- Limit two rebates per household & two rebates per commercial account.
- Additional rebates for commercial customers may be available with prior approval.
- BED reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.
* Customers in households with a gross income less than the limits listed below are eligible for the enhanced rebate.
| persons in household | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8+ |
| max. income | $66,600 | $76,100 | $85,600 | $95,100 | $102,750 | $110,350 | $117,950 | $125,550 |
- This offer is valid through December 31, 2024.
- 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 rebates from BED total more than $600 in a calendar year 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.
Electric Vehicle: Pre-Owned
Rebate Amount: Lesser of $1,300 or 50% of retail price
- Enhanced rebate for qualifying customers: $200 *
This rebate is in addition to any manufacturer rebates. The bill of sale must include separate line items for this BED rebate and the State of Vermont rebate, if applicable.
Have the following items ready:
- Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
- A photo or scan of a proof of purchase or lease
- A photo or scan of proof of Vermont registration of qualifying vehicle
Terms & Conditions
- The amount you paid for the vehicle must be $60,000 or less.
- The amount you paid for commercial trucks, SUVs, or vans must be $80,000 or less
- Commercial truck, SUV, or van must be registered in the name of the business.
- Vehicle must be registered as a truck.
- The amount you paid is the cost of the vehicle with all of your included features before taxes and fees.
- Be sure your make and model is on the qualifying product list.
- The amount you paid for commercial trucks, SUVs, or vans must be $80,000 or less
- Model year must be from last 8 years.
- This rebate is not eligible if you claimed a rebate on this vehicle previously. For example, you are not eligible for this rebate if purchasing a vehicle you had been leasing if you claimed a rebate when you first leased it.
- This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of purchase.
- This rebate is only for BED customers with active accounts.
- Vehicle must be registered in Burlington, Vermont.
- Limit two rebates per household or commercial customer.
- Rebates on additional EVs for commercial customers may be available with prior approval from BED.
- BED reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.
* Customers in households with a gross income less than the limits listed below are eligible for the enhanced rebate.
| persons in household | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8+ |
| max. income | $66,600 | $76,100 | $85,600 | $95,100 | $102,750 | $110,350 | $117,950 | $125,550 |
- This offer is valid through December 31, 2024.
- 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 rebates from BED total more than $600 in a calendar year 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.
New Rebate Programs for High-Mileage EV Drivers
Burlington Electric Department is offering a new incentive programs for high-mileage BED customers who are ready to switch to an all-electric vehicle. These programs will support:
- Longer distance commuters
- Ride hailing service drivers (taxis, Uber, Lyft)
- Food delivery drivers
EV Chargers (Up to $900)
When you purchase a new or pre-owned all-electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), you are eligible for a rebate on the vehicle and a rebate on a qualifying home charger. You will also be eligible for 45% savings on the energy you need to charge your EV when you join the Residential EV Rate!
Residential EV Charger
Rebate Amount:
- $900 when purchased with a new or pre-owned all-electric vehicle
- $700 when purchased with a new or pre-owned plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
Rebate will be processed after we receive an automated notification that your station is enrolled in our EV Rate.
After your new charger is installed and you have enrolled in the special Residential EV Rate you will save up to 45% on charging your EV.
- Savings apply only to EV charging costs.
- Charging must be done between 10pm and 12pm the following day.
- Savings will be applied as a 7.6¢/kwh credit on your bill.
Have the following items ready:
- Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
- Photos or scans of your receipts for the charger and charger installation.
Terms & Conditions
- Charger can be purchased prior to purchase of EV but no later than 60 days after EV purchase. In either case, charger rebate will not be processed until after you have enrolled in our EV rate.
- Charger must be a qualifying EV charger. Visit our EV Rate page for a list of products.
- 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 BED customers with active accounts.
- Vehicle must be registered in Burlington, Vermont.
- Contractors are required to secure the necessary permits from Burlington’s Permitting and Inspections Department.
- Limit one rebate per household or business.
- BED reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.
- This offer is valid through December 31, 2024.
- 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 rebates from BED total more than $600 in a calendar year 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.
Electric Motorcycles
BED is now offering a rebate for electric motorcycles.
Electric Motorcycle
Rebate Amount: $500
Have the following items ready:
- Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
- A photo or scan of a proof of purchase or lease
- A photo or scan of proof of Vermont registration of qualifying vehicle
- Information required to fill out a W9 form
Terms & Conditions
- The MSRP must be $25,000 or less.
- MSRP is the cost of the vehicle with all of your included features before taxes and fees.
- Minimum Battery Size: 6 kWh
- Vehicle must be new. Reconditioned models are not eligible.
- Vehicle must be registered in Burlington, Vermont.
- This rebate is only for BED customers with active accounts.
- This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of purchase.
- Limit two rebates per household & two rebates per commercial account.
- Additional rebates may be available with prior approval.
- This offer is valid through December 31, 2024.
- 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 rebates from BED total more than $600 in a calendar year 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.