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Delaware EV Rebates, Tax Credits, and Incentives
Delaware’s Climate Action Plan is a groundbreaking and essential project aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. To bring this initiative to life, several state agencies are working together to modernize the state’s transportation sector and drive lasting change.
As a result, Delaware’s statewide network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations is expanding rapidly, generous state rebate programs are making EVs more affordable, and adoption is becoming easier and more accessible for residents across the state.
Delaware EV Rebate (Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate Program)
Delaware is helping to make EV adoption more affordable by issuing rebates on new and used EVs as well as plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). You can either claim the Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate Program and redeem the rebate at the time of purchase or submit your rebate application online within 90 days.
Rebate amounts of vary depending on a few different factors. You can receive a $2,500 rebate for new EVs with an MSRP under $40,000, while vehicles priced between $40,000 and $50,000 qualify for $1,500—and those over $50,000 aren’t eligible.
If you purchase a new PHEV, you’ll qualify for a $1,000 rebate as long as the MSRP is less than $50,000.
Used vehicles under $40,000 also qualify for a rebate of $2,500 for a used EV and $1,000 for a used PHEV.
With $3.96 million worth of rebates already used, this program has helped put more than 1,655 EVs and PHEVs on the roads, significantly contributing to the state’s goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Delaware EV Tax Credits
Delaware does not have a state-wide EV tax credit, but residents may qualify for federal EV tax credits like the $7,500 clean vehicle tax credit for new vehicles, or the $4,000 used clean vehicle tax credit.
Additionally, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit provides a federal tax credit up to $1,000 to offset costs related to installing an EV charger at home. Businesses can claim EV charger tax credits worth up to $100,000.
Delaware EV Charger Rebates
Charging your EV at home is both affordable and convenient. To achieve the best charging speed with your residential electrical infrastructure, it is essential to install a Level 2 EV charger with the help of a qualified EV charger installation professional.
Delaware EV Charger Rebates (Energize Delaware Charger Rebate)
Energize Delaware is helping residents save on EV charging by issuing rebates on at-home Level 2 chargers. Customers can claim this rebate after having a qualified EV installer hardwire a charger in your home. Note that portable chargers aren’t eligible for this incentive.
You’ll get up to 50% of the total project cost, but if you meet some income requirements, you might qualify for a cash rebate of up to 90%!
This program is set to end on June 30th, 2025, so make sure to plan your at-home EV charging project soon to take advantage of these savings.
Commercial and Multifamily EV Charging Equipment Rebates in Delaware
DNREC created the EV charging equipment rebate for public and commercial charging projects, totaling $1 million in funding available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The rebate amount is 60% of the total cost for workplace, fleet, and public EV charging. Government buildings and facilities used by non-profits can get up to 80%. You can claim a rebate of up to $2,500 per single-port charger or $5,000 per dual-port charger, covering up to 10 ports.
This program also supports multifamily EV charging projects, with up to $3,500 for a single port and $7,000 per dual charger.
Most properties can get up to 75% of the cost of the charger and up to 60% to help cover installation costs. If you own or manage a multifamily property in a priority area, the rebate will cover up to 90% of the charger and 80% of installation costs. Note that only apartments and condos with four or more units can qualify
Additionally, two utility providers in Delaware offer EV charger rebate programs, with average an rebate amount of $300 dollars:
Delmarva Power EV Charger Rebates
With a service area of 5,400 square miles between Delaware and eastern Maryland, Delmarva Power, the largest electricity provider in the state, is helping many residents save on their EV purchase.
Residential EV Charger Rebates
As a Delmarva Power customer, you can get a $300 Delaware rebate for registering your EV with the utility and installing a smart Level 2 charger.
Business EV Charging Station Incentives
If you’re a business customer of Delmarva Power, you’re also eligible for a $300 rebate if you install a Level 2 charger.
NRG Energy EV Charger Rebates
NRG Energy is an electricity supplier that works with Delmarva Power to deliver energy at competitive rates in Delaware.
Residential Incentives
With professional installation by a qualified installer, you can receive a free EV charger through NRG Energy, which also enrolls you in the utility’s EV Charger Plan.
EV Charging Rates in Delaware
To further help EV owners reduce charging costs by encouraging off-peak charging, utilities in Delaware offer time-of-use (TOU) electricity rates designed to lower the cost of charging EVs.
These TOU plans incentivize vehicle charging during off-peak hours, making EV ownership more affordable.
Delaware Electric Cooperative
If you sign up for Delaware Electric Cooperative’s time-of-use plan you can pay as little as $0.02 per kWh during off-peak hours. Outside of these hours, you will pay an on-peak rate of $0.41 per kWh in the summer lasting from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and $0.16 per kWh in the winter from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and again from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
In addition, EV owners can sign up for Beat the Peak alerts, which the utility will issue on hot days when energy usage goes up. You’ll get $25 just for signing up and potentially receive $5 monthly if you avoid charging your EV during these alerts.
Delmarva Power
Delmarva Power offers an optional time-of-use rate where you’ll pay $0.14 per kWh at all times except from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., when you’ll pay $0.25 per kWh.
NRG Energy
If you take advantage of NRG Energy’s Delaware EV rebate and claim your free charger, the utility will enroll you into its EV Power Charger Plan. This plan comes with a fixed rate based on your zip code.
You can also enroll in a time-of-use plan with a lower rate between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., with a rate also based on zip code.
Public EV Charging Stations in Delaware
Delaware is actively growing its public EV charging infrastructure to help make EV charging more accessible to its residents. As part of its energy plan, the state is currently focusing on highways, disadvantaged communities, and multifamily properties.
How Many Public EV Charging Stations Are in Delaware?
As of April 2025, Delaware has 250 public charging stations including 190 Level 2 and 64 DC Fast stations. There are 724 public EV charging ports, 20 Tesla Supercharger stations and 188 Tesla Supercharger ports in Delaware.
How Much Do Public EV Charging Stations Cost in Delaware?
The cost of public EV charging varies depending on the networks you use, the location, the time of day, and various other factors.
For instance, charging at the Brandywine Hundred Library in Wilmington costs $0.15 per kWh while the public EV charger located on the municipal parking lot in Elkton, has a rate of $0.17 per kWh.
Be sure to read our article discussing the Cost of Charging an EV at Home vs. Public Charging.
Are There Free EV Charging Stations in Delaware?
Yes, some free charging options are available, such as the Visitor Center at Christiana Hospital in Ferguson and the Delaware Welcome Center and Travel Plaza in Newark.
Where Are Public EV Charging Stations Located in Delaware?
You’ll find more charging options near major highways and in large cities like Dover, Wilmington, or Middleton. Your local Wawa and Royal Farms locations are also worth checking since these franchises are actively developing their own EV charging infrastructure.
Visit the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center Map of EV Charging Station Locations in Delaware, which can be sorted and filtered based on public access, charger type (Level 1, Level 2, DC Fast), and connector type (NACS, J1772, CCS, CHAdeMO).
Home Electrification Incentives in Delaware
Combining EV ownership with other electrification projects, such as upgrading your home with solar panels & battery storage, or investing in a heat pump, will help you save even more while reducing your environmental impact.
You may qualify for home electrification incentives through your local electricity provider in addition to the U.S. federal government. Scroll down to read tax credit and incentive details for specific home electrification technologies.
Battery Storage
The 25D Residential Clean Energy Tax Credit provides a 30% federal tax credit on the cost of new battery storage systems size 3kWh and larger.
Electrical Panels
The 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit provides a federal tax credit for electrical panel upgrades needed to complete electrification projects like heat pumps and heat pump water heaters (up to 30% of project costs, capped at $600). The 25C tax credit can be used by renters, and homeowners making upgrades to their primary or secondary home.
Qualifying electrical panels must meet the standards of the National Electric Code (NEC) and have a capacity of 200 Amps or more. This means that your new/upgraded panel must be able to serve a load of at least 200 Amps, but you don’t need 200 Amps of incoming utility service. Smart panels may qualify if they allow you to serve a load of 200 Amps.
If you’re claiming 25D for a residential solar or battery storage project and the installation required you to upgrade your main panel, you may be able to apply 25D to electrical panel costs as well.
Heat Pumps & Heat Pump Water Heaters
The 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit also applies to heat pumps and heat pump water heaters. A 30% federal tax credit is available (capped at $2,000 dollars). Eligible technologies must meet certain energy efficiency requirements.
Solar Panels
The 25D Residential Clean Energy Tax Credit also provides a 30% federal tax credit on the cost of photovoltaic (PV) solar panel systems.
Why Qmerit is the #1 EV Charger Installer in Delaware
With Delaware’s Clean Vehicle Rebate, Energize Delaware rebates on chargers, and additional EV incentives from utilities alongside the rapidly growing rate of EV adoption, there’s never been a better time to make the switch to electrification.
If you’re interested in exploring your at-home EV charging options or interested in taking advantage of commercial EV charging benefits to install chargers at your business, Qmerit can help.
As North America’s most trusted and largest network of certified EV charger installers, Qmerit is recommended by automakers, EV charger manufacturers, utilities, businesses, and homeowners alike. Rated #1 in customer satisfaction, our expert network has installed over 770,000 EV charging stations across the U.S. and Canada.
Discover how Qmerit is paving the way forward for residential EV charger installation and whole-home electrification solutions. Contact us today to find out how easy home electrification can be!