Electric Vehicles in
Delaware
Incentives, charging infrastructure, right-to-charge laws, and savings data for EV owners in Delaware.
Incentives & Credits
Fuel Savings
Right-to-Charge Law
Delaware law prevents HOAs from prohibiting EV charging station installation by unit owners in their parking spaces.
Landlord Incentives: Property owners may qualify for the federal Section 30C tax credit.
Charging Infrastructure
Frequently Asked Questions
What EV rebates does Delaware offer in 2026?
As of 2026, Delaware new-EV buyers can access: No state credit (Federal credit ended Sept 30, 2025). Used EV buyers: Federal used EV credit ended Sept 30, 2025. The annual EV registration fee is $110 annual EV fee. The federal Clean Vehicle Credit (§30D) and Used EV Credit (§25E) both expired September 30, 2025 under the OBBBA.
Are there rebates for installing a home EV charger in Delaware?
Delmarva Power TOU rates for EV owners Delaware EV owners can also claim the federal 30C Alternative Fuel Refueling Property Credit — 30% of installation cost up to $1,000 for residential chargers — if their home is in an eligible census tract and the charger is placed in service before June 30, 2026 (the OBBBA-accelerated sunset date).
What EV incentives are available in Delaware?
Delaware EV buyers can access No state credit (Federal credit ended Sept 30, 2025). Used EV buyers may qualify for Federal used EV credit ended Sept 30, 2025. Delmarva Power TOU rates for EV owners. The annual EV registration fee is $110 annual EV fee.
Does Delaware have a right-to-charge law?
Yes. Delaware law prevents HOAs from prohibiting EV charging station installation by unit owners in their parking spaces. This law was enacted in 2022.
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Delaware?
The average electricity rate in Delaware is $0.176/kWh. For a typical EV using 30 kWh per 100 miles, this works out to about $634 per year to drive 12,000 miles on electricity, compared to approximately $1220 per year on gasoline. EV owners in Delaware save an estimated $674 per year on fuel.
Compare Delaware to Neighboring States
EV incentives, fees, and sales-tax treatment vary sharply across state lines — sometimes by hundreds of dollars a year for the same car. See how Delaware's bordering states stack up.
EV Ownership in Delaware: What You Need to Know
Delaware has approximately 14,000 registered EVs and protects HOA members with right-to-charge legislation. The state charges a $110 annual EV fee but has no sales tax, reducing the upfront cost of an EV purchase. The federal Clean Vehicle Credit ended September 30, 2025, leaving state and utility programs as the primary remaining incentives.
With an average electricity rate of $0.176 per kWh and gas prices averaging $3.05 per gallon, EV owners in Delaware can expect to save approximately $674 per year on fuel compared to a traditional gasoline vehicle. These savings add up significantly over the typical ownership period of 5-7 years, potentially totaling $4,044+ in fuel savings alone — before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
Delaware currently has 500 public charging stations, including 120 DC fast chargers for quick highway stops. With 14,000 registered electric vehicles, the state's charging infrastructure is expanding to meet growing demand. The federal NEVI program continues to fund new fast-charging corridors across the state, making long-distance EV travel increasingly practical.
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