Delaware EV Incentive Calculator
2026Delaware in 2026: $110 a year extra to register an electric car ($85 for a plug-in hybrid); Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate is open. The federal EV tax credit ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025.
By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated October 19, 2026 · Methodology
Annual Fuel Savings
$1,238.57
Annual Maintenance Savings
$480.00
Total Annual Savings
$1,608.57
5-Year Savings
$8,042.86
10-Year Savings
$16,085.71
EV Savings Breakdown
| Annual Gas Fuel Cost | $1,855.71 |
| Annual EV Fuel Cost | - $617.14 |
| Annual Fuel Savings | $1,238.57 |
| Gas Maintenance/yr | $1,212.00 |
| EV Maintenance/yr | - $732.00 |
| Annual Maintenance Savings | $480.00 |
| Extra EV Registration Fee | - $110.00 |
| Total Annual Savings | $1,608.57 |
| 5-Year Savings | $8,042.86 |
| 10-Year Savings | $16,085.71 |
Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.
Delaware EV Fees and Incentives (2026)
Since October 1, 2025, Delaware adds an annual fee of $110 for electric cars, $85 for plug-in hybrids and $60 for hybrids up to 6,000 lb (heavier vehicles pay more). The fee is not indexed to inflation.
Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate (open): $2,500 for a new electric car under $40,000 ($1,500 for $40,000-$50,000), $1,000 for a new plug-in hybrid under $50,000, and $2,500/$1,000 for used ones up to $40,000. Official program page.
Only vehicles bought or leased on or after May 1, 2026, qualify; applications for earlier purchases are no longer accepted.
The federal clean vehicle tax credits (up to $7,500 for a new EV, up to $4,000 for a used EV, and the commercial clean vehicle credit) ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. A vehicle still qualifies if a binding written contract was signed and a payment made by that date, even if it was delivered later; the credit is then claimed for the year of delivery.
Delaware EV Fees & Incentives (2026)
| EV Registration Surcharge | $110/yr |
| Plug-in Hybrid Surcharge | $85/yr |
| Hybrid Surcharge | $60/yr |
| State Purchase Incentive | Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate (open) |
| Federal EV Tax Credit | Ended for vehicles acquired after Sep 30, 2025 |
| State Tax When You Buy a Car | 5.25% document fee |
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