MCE’s EV Instant Rebate program offers a discount when you buy or lease a qualified vehicle at a participating dealership. Rebates can’t be claimed after the transaction is completed.
To be eligible to participate, you must:
| Household Size | Maximum Combined Household Income* |
|---|---|
| 1 | $60,240 |
| 2 | $81,760 |
| 3 | $103,280 |
| 4 | $124,800 |
| 5 | $146,320 |
| 6 | $167,840 |
| 7 | $189,360 |
| 8 | $210,880 |
Apply for pre-purchase EV incentives before you buy or lease by using our Rebate & Incentive Finder.
MCE’s EV Instant Rebate will be provided by the retailer or dealer at the time of purchase.
Get help applying for post-purchase incentives. Contact us at instantrebates@mceCleanEnergy.org or (628) 272-9910.
Energy Solutions will support you through MCE’s EV Instant Rebate program and assist you with applying for additional rebates. A clean energy implementation firm, Energy Solutions also enrolls and trains car dealerships so that more customers can get instant savings when purchasing an EV.
Yes, however, individuals are limited to one rebate within a two-year period.
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), which are EVs with a gas back-up, are eligible for both the MCE and the state’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) rebates.
However, gas hybrids with no plug-in option are not eligible since these vehicles run solely on gas.
See the list of all eligible EVs.
Enrolled dealerships confirm that customers receive MCE service and meet the eligibility requirements prior to providing the MCE Instant Rebate as a discount on their purchase contract or lease agreement. Dealers get full rebate repayment within two weeks plus a sales incentive, or spiff, for each qualifying sale.
To become a participating dealership, dealers must meet the following criteria:
To find out more, reach out to the Instant Rebates team at (628) 272-9910 or instantrebates@mceCleanEnergy.org.
Please reach out to the EV Instant Rebates team at (628) 272-9910 and they can work with the dealership to enroll them as a participating dealer.
When purchasing or leasing an EV from Tesla, follow the steps below to ensure the MCE EV Instant Rebate is applied to your transaction:
No, participating dealers will provide you with the rebate application when you’re making your purchase.
If you’re purchasing from a participating dealer, reach out to the sales or finance person that you’re working with and ask them to provide you with the MCE EV Instant Rebates application form and apply the rebate as a discount or to call the Instant Rebates team at (628) 272-9910 if they have any questions about the process.
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I recommend getting a rebate from MCE. I just love my car – it’s fast and a better driving car. I love the way it maneuvers. It’s really easy to charge. With all the assistance MCE gives you, it’s a great deal and well worth it!”
Sandra, MCE EV rebate recipient
Complete this form or call us at (628) 272-9910 to reach MCE’s EV Instant Rebate support team.
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