State guide
Delaware
DE6 / 10AdoptionDelaware offers a $2,500 state EV rebate through the Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate Program. Delmarva Power offers residential charger rebates. Delaware adopted Advanced Clean Cars II, but the rule is currently unenforceable after Congress revoked the federal waivers in June 2025. Delaware's location on the I-95 corridor between DC and Philadelphia gives it disproportionate EV charging traffic.
Last updated October 2026
EV Charging Snapshot
Moderate- EV Adoption Rate
- 7.0%
- Public Chargers
- 227
- Top Incentive
- Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate, up to $2,500
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EV adoption snapshot
Public chargers per 1,000 EVs
14.3
Lower ratio = more demand per existing charger
Incentives and rebates
Amounts shift as funding rounds open and close. Confirm the live program page before you apply.
| Program | Amount | Who qualifies | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate Program | $2,500 for new BEV under $40,000 MSRP; $1,500 for new BEV $40,000-$50,000 MSRP; $1,000 for PHEV; $2,500 for used BEV under $40,000 | Delaware residents purchasing or leasing a qualifying new or used EV; amounts above apply to vehicles purchased or leased on or after May 1, 2026, with applications due within 90 days of purchase or lease | Learn more ↗ |
| Delmarva Power Residential EV Charger Rebate | Varies; check current program for Level 2 charger rebate | Delmarva Power residential customers in Delaware installing Level 2 EV charging | Learn more ↗ |
| Federal EV Charger Tax Credit (30C) | Ended June 30, 2026 (no longer available) | The federal 30C charger credit ended June 30, 2026. It previously covered residential charging equipment placed in service in an eligible census tract; property placed in service after that date cannot claim it. | Learn more ↗ |
| Program | Amount | Who qualifies | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEVI Formula Program | Up to 80% of project costs | EV charging along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors in Delaware (including I-95) | Learn more ↗ |
| Federal 30C Commercial Charger Tax Credit | Ended June 30, 2026 (no longer available) | The federal 30C charger credit ended June 30, 2026. It previously covered commercial charging equipment placed in service in an eligible census tract; property placed in service after that date cannot claim it. | Learn more ↗ |
Time-of-use rates
Peak windows and prices are set by each utility and change at rate cases.
- Availability
- some utilities
- Summary
- Delmarva Power, which serves most Delaware electric customers, offers an optional residential time-of-use rate plus an EV-specific TOU calculator and program. Peak runs noon to 8pm on weekdays, excluding weekday holidays. Municipal utilities and the Delaware Electric Cooperative are more variable; most still use flat residential rates.
- Source
- SourceVerified Oct 2026
Net metering and solar export
Matters if you pair rooftop solar with home charging.
- Status
- full retail
- Summary
- Delaware credits residential net metering exports at the retail volumetric rate (supply plus distribution charges, excluding societal benefits charges) across all electric utilities (Delmarva Power, Delaware Electric Cooperative, and the municipal utilities). Residential systems are capped at 25 kW. Excess credits are tracked in kilowatt-hours and carry over to later annualized billing periods; credits do not offset fixed monthly customer charges.
- Source
- SourceVerified Oct 2026
Right to charge
Whether an HOA or landlord can block a home charger install.
- What it does
- Delaware has no general right-to-charge statute. HOAs and condo associations in Delaware retain discretion to restrict or condition individual EV charger installations, and no state law requires them to approve a reasonable request from an owner or tenant.
- Source
- SourceVerified Oct 2026
Registration and EV fees
The annual surcharge that replaces gas-tax revenue.
| Vehicle type | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Battery electric (EV) | $110/year |
| Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) | $85/year |
Utilities serving Delaware
Your EV rate, rebates, and make-ready programs depend on who serves your address.
Utility coverage for Delaware is being expanded. Major utility pages will appear here as they ship.
Public charging network
Tesla Supercharger and ChargePoint are active. Delaware's small size (96 miles north-to-south) means most residents are within range of multiple charging options. The I-95 corridor is well-covered with Delaware Memorial Bridge approaches serving NJ and MD travelers.
| Network | Stations |
|---|---|
| Tesla (incl. Destination) | 26 |
| Electrify America | 2 |
| EVgo | 2 |
| ChargePoint | 89 |
| Other networks | 110 |
| DC fast ports | 309 |
| Level 2 public ports | 413 |
Source: NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center, as of Oct 2026.
Top cities for public charging
- 1Wilmington36 stations
- 2Newark34 stations
- 3New Castle25 stations
- 4Dover19 stations
- 5Lewes13 stations
Regulatory environment
Delaware adopted Advanced Clean Cars II covering model years 2027 through 2032, topping out at 82 percent ZEV sales; it never adopted the 2035 100 percent requirement. After Congress revoked the underlying Clean Air Act waivers in June 2025, DNREC has said the rule remains in the code but is unenforceable, and dealers are not required to comply. DNREC administers the Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate Program. Delaware's small size and position on the Northeast Corridor mean it benefits from regional charging infrastructure investments.
Sources
- EIA Form 861Retrieved May 2026
- NREL Alternative Fuels Data CenterRetrieved Oct 2026
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