EV incentives in Massachusetts

Massachusetts runs MOR-EV — up to $3,500, plus $1,500 for trade-in — alongside utility charging support. Residential electricity here averages 30.5 cents per kWh, above the 18.5-cent national average, and annual registration for an EV runs about $60 against $60 for a comparable gas car.

Sources reviewed 2026-08-03 · summarised from state agency and federal listings — confirm before you budget

Purchase incentives

MOR-EV

Open

Up to $3,500, plus $1,500 for trade-in

Massachusetts' rebate covers new EVs under a price cap and adds a top-up when you scrap or trade in an eligible gas car. Many dealers apply it at point of sale rather than making you claim afterwards. A used-EV tier is available at a lower amount.

Charging and charger rebates

Utility charging programs

Open

Varies by utility

Your electric utility, not the state, sets what home charging costs in Massachusetts. Look for an EV or time-of-use rate with a cheap overnight window first, then any charger hardware rebate — the rate is worth more over three years than the one-off.

Utility programs worth checking

  • Eversource and National Grid — charger rebates and managed charging credits

Beyond cash rebates

  • Massachusetts' relatively low EV registration cost pairs well with the rebate
  • Right-to-charge and HOA rules differ by state — check before assuming you can install a home charger in a rental or condo

Sources

Every figure above comes from a primary source. Programs open and close with state budgets, so confirm before you count an incentive into your budget.

What this means for your running costs

Rebates change the purchase price once. Your Massachusetts electricity rate, gas price and annual registration fee change what you pay every year. Run the numbers with Massachusetts selected to see the three-year picture.

Other states

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