Home Charging Savings for a Typical Maine Driver
Based on 12,000 miles per year
Gas Car Fuel/yr
$1,414
Home Charging/yr
$679
Annual Savings
$735
Charger Cost
$1,700
Utility Rebate
None
Net Charger Cost
$1,700
Payback
2.3 yrs
15-Year Savings
$11,978
CO₂ Avoided/yr
5,486 lbs
Maine EV Charger Rebates
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Federal 30C Credit (Expired June 30, 2026)
The federal Alternative Fuel Refueling Property Credit (30% up to $1,000 for a home charger) expired June 30, 2026, and had only applied in eligible low-income or non-urban census tracts. Chargers installed after that date do not qualify.
Varies
Maine Utility Programs
Maine focuses EV incentives on vehicles; Efficiency Maine occasionally supports chargers. View full rebate detail →
Home Charging Savings by City in Maine
| City | Fuel Savings/yr | Charger Payback | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $831 | 1.8 yrs | 68,408 | Central Maine Power |
| Lewiston | $698 | 2.1 yrs | 36,592 | Central Maine Power |
| Bangor | $828 | 1.8 yrs | 32,640 | Emera Maine |
| South Portland | $804 | 1.9 yrs | 25,404 | Central Maine Power |
| Auburn | $763 | 2 yrs | 23,055 | Central Maine Power |
| Biddeford | $660 | 2.3 yrs | 21,277 | Central Maine Power |
| Sanford | $763 | 2 yrs | 20,463 | Central Maine Power |
| Saco | $701 | 2.1 yrs | 19,919 | Central Maine Power |
| Westbrook | $722 | 2.1 yrs | 19,079 | Central Maine Power |
| Augusta | $831 | 1.8 yrs | 18,560 | Central Maine Power |
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Quick Facts: Maine
- ⛽ Gas: $3.30/gallon
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.198/kWh
- 🔌 Charger installed: $1,700
- 🏭 Top utility: Central Maine Power