Electric Vehicle Incentives and Rebates in Massachusetts
Steve Birkett is an electric vehicle advocate based in Greater Boston, Massachusetts. He is a content creator and marketing professional who contributes written and recorded pieces to a wide range of media outlets. His analysis has been featured in Find The Best Car Price, WWLP TV, and Torque News, among others. He has also had video content featured on Inside EVs. Birkett was an EV Guide for Plug in America events in Massachusetts (Drive Electric Cambridge and Drive Electric Lowell) and Ohio (Earth Day 2019 at Cleveland Zoo). He participates in quarterly advisory panel meetings for EVolve New York (a state-level charging initiative) and has contributed to focus groups for prominent U.S. charging networks.
Birkett is a father-of-two who loves nothing more than packing up the family and hitting the road in their latest electric car, which is currently a 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5. With multiple Chevy Bolts in his past, as well as a Chevy Volt and Tesla Model 3 LR in the extended family, plus various EV rentals when he ventures back home to his native United Kingdom, Birkett has more than 100,000 all-electric miles under his belt and is always ready to try out a new electric vehicle.
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There’s no denying that electric vehicles (EVs) are expensive, but there are federal (check out our federal EV tax credit calculator) and state incentives like rebates and tax credits to make EVs more financially appealing.
But what state EV incentive programs are in place in Massachusetts?
Let’s see what current incentives are available in your area and whether or not you qualify for them.
Last Updated: May 2023
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What EV Incentives Are Available in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has the following incentives in place for electric vehicles and associated purchases for charging:
- Purchase rebate of up to $3,500.
- Additional rebates of:
- $1,500 for low-income buyers
- $1,000 for the trade-in of a combustion vehicle
- Utility programs for home wiring upgrades and off-peak charging rebates
Let’s take a look at each of these in more detail.
Incentives for Purchasing an EV in Massachusetts
Massachusetts offers a rebate for up to $3,500 off the purchase or lease of a new electric vehicle.
To qualify, EV buyers must meet the following purchase criteria:
- Vehicle MSRP must be below $55,000.
- Vehicle must be registered in Massachusetts.
- Vehicle must be retained for at least 36 months.
- Application must be submitted within three months of purchase or lease.
If you (or the model you intend to purchase) do not meet the criteria for this incentive, take a look at our federal EV incentive calculator to see if you qualify for any national incentives.
Other EV Incentives Offered in Massachusetts
Massachusetts offers the following incentives for electric vehicle charging, maintenance, or related benefits:
- Rebates for home wiring upgrades to enable home EV charging with National Grid.
- Discounted off-peak charging at home as part of the National Grid Charge Smart program.
Now that you understand the electric vehicle incentives that are available in Massachusetts, what else do you need to know about making the switch to all-electric transportation?
Read our guidance on how to prepare for an EV to make sure the models you’re considering will meet your real-world driving needs!
