Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate Program

 

In 2023, the Center for Sustainable Energy became the administrator of Delaware’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (DECVRP), which provides cash incentives for buying or leasing new light-duty electric vehicles.  

DECVRP was launched by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) in 2015 to help accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption, make the transition to EVs more affordable, improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The state offers individuals and businesses up to $2,500 for new and used battery EVs and $1,000 for plug-in hybrid EVs. 

Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate Program

Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate Program Impacts

$3.96 million in rebates

CSE has issued more than $3.96 million in rebates for electric vehicles in Delaware.

1,655 + rebates

CSE has reserved and issued more than 1,655 electric vehicle rebates in Delaware.

Program at a Glance

Program Goals

The program’s goals are to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption, make the transition to EVs more affordable for more Delawareans, improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The program supports the state’s climate action plan goal of achieving 17,000 electric vehicle sales in Delaware by 2030. 

CSE's Role

Application processing 
Customer support 
Dealer education and marketing 
Managing operations

Technologies

Electric Vehicles (EVs)

Key Partners

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)

State Policies Supported

The program supports the state’s climate action plan goal of achieving 17,000 electric vehicle sales in Delaware by 2030.

Impact Statement

DECVRP is part of Delaware’s commitment to innovation in the transportation sector, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving the state’s air quality.