DELAWARE - The First State is extending its Clean Transportation Incentive Program through April 30, 2026, a program that provides financial support for people buying electric vehicles and for businesses installing charging stations.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced that rebates for new and used electric vehicles will remain available for another year. Buyers and lessors can receive up to $2,500 in rebates, while businesses installing Level 2 charging stations at apartment complexes, workplaces, or public locations can apply for rebates covering up to 90 percent of installation costs.
“These two popular programs are encouraging adoption of cleaner vehicles and ensuring that the infrastructure increases as demand does,” said DNRERC Secretary Greg Patterson. “The extension of these programs reinforces the state’s commitment to clean transportation and tackling climate change head-on.”
Electric vehicle adoption in Delaware has surged in recent years, according to state data. In 2024, EVs accounted for 12 percent of new registrations, up from just 2 percent in 2020.
The rebate programs are funded through Delaware’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative — a multi-state effort that charges large power plants for emissions and uses the proceeds to support clean energy and air quality improvements.