New Rebate Programs for High-Mileage EV Drivers
Burlington Electric Department is offering new incentive programs for high-mileage BED customers who are ready to switch to an all-electric vehicle. These programs will support:
- Longer distance commuters
- Ride hailing service drivers (taxis, Uber, Lyft)
- Food delivery drivers
The following rebates can be used in addition to our existing EV rebates.
Superuser
BED’s Superuser program is available to customers who can demonstrate that they drive more than 17,700 miles annually. These incentives are on top of BED’s existing incentive, enhanced income eligible incentives, if applicable, and/or any other State, Federal or manufacturer’s incentive. Superuser customers will receive:
- an additional $250 rebate on a new or pre-owned all-electric vehicle.
- an additional $250 rebate on an eligible Level 2 EV charger, provided they also agree to enroll in BED’s EV rate tariff.
- EV charger incentives are capped at 75 percent of installed costs, including the cost of electric panel upgrades (if necessary).
- Income eligible customers will receive an additional $500 rebate on an eligible charger (total: $750) and are capped at 100 percent of installed costs.
Proof of eligibility will include self-certification of having travelled more than 17,700 miles during the most recent 12 month period in their personal internal combustion engine vehicle. Certification includes providing customer input at the time of online application relative to your daily commute, how many miles you drive annually for work and family and type of vehicle you have been driving until now.
Superuser Enhanced
BED’s Superuser Enhanced program is available to customers who can demonstrate that they drive more than 25,300 miles annually. Superuser Enhanced customers will receive:
- An additional $500 rebate on a new or pre-owned all-electric vehicle.
- Income eligible customers will receive an additional $1,000 rebate on their all-electric vehicle (total: $1,500).
- An additional $250 rebate on an eligible Level 2 EV charger, provided they also agree to enroll in BED’s EV rate tariff.
- EV charger incentives are capped at 75 percent of installed costs, including the cost of electric panel upgrades (if necessary).
- Income eligible customers will receive an additional $500 rebate on an eligible charger (total: $750) and are capped at 100 percent of installed costs.
Proof of eligibility will include self-certification of having travelled more than 25,300 miles during the most recent 12 month period in their personal internal combustion engine vehicle. Certification includes providing customer input at the time of online application relative to your daily commute, how many miles you drive annually for work and family and type of vehicle you have been driving until now.
BED’s Gig Drivers Program
BED’s Gig Drivers program is a new effort to assist ride hailing service and food delivery drivers living in Burlington to drive electric. Customers will need to certify that they have been enrolled in recognized ride hailing and/or food delivery program for at least the previous 12 months; and can self-certify that their annual mileage in their traditional vehicle has been more than 17,600 miles. BED incentives are limited to new and preowned all-electric vehicles.
BED Rebate can be combined with any other State, Federal or manufacturer’s incentives, if applicable.
BED’s EVSE incentives also apply, provided the customer participates in BED’s EV rate.
Rebate Amount
New All-Electric Vehicle Rebate Amount: $3,300 and $3,500 for income eligible residents.
Pre-Owned All-Electric Vehicle Rebate Amount: $2,600 and $3,000 for income eligible residents.
Electric Vehicle: New
Rebate Amount:
- New All-Electric: $2,300
- Enhanced rebate for qualifying customers: $700*
- New Plug-In Hybrid: $2,000
- Enhanced rebate for qualifying customers: $300*
This rebate is in addition to any manufacturer rebates.
Have the following items ready:
- Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
- A photo or scan of a proof of purchase or lease
- A photo or scan of proof of Vermont registration of qualifying vehicle
Terms & Conditions
- The MSRP must be $60,000 or less.
- The MSRP for commercial trucks, SUVs, or vans must be $80,000 or less
- Commercial truck, SUV, or van must be registered in the name of the business.
- Vehicle must be registered as a truck.
- MSRP is the cost of the vehicle with all of your included features before taxes and fees.
- Be sure your make and model is on the qualifying product list and has an MSRP of $60,000 or less (or $80,000 for commercial trucks, SUVs, and vans).
- The MSRP for commercial trucks, SUVs, or vans must be $80,000 or less
- This rebate is only for BED customers with active accounts.
- This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of purchase.
- Vehicle must be registered in Burlington, Vermont.
- For commercial customers, vehicles must be registered in the business name that matches the active BED account name on this form.
- Limit two rebates per household & two rebates per commercial account.
- Additional rebates for commercial customers may be available with prior approval.
- BED reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.
* Customers in households with a gross income less than the limits listed below are eligible for the enhanced rebate.
| persons in household | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8+ |
| max. income | $66,600 | $76,100 | $85,600 | $95,100 | $102,750 | $110,350 | $117,950 | $125,550 |
- This offer is valid through December 31, 2024.
- Burlington Electric Department reserves the right to inspect installation and/or verify purchase.
- Burlington Electric Department reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.
- Please be aware that if your rebates from BED total more than $600 in a calendar year you may be required to complete and submit a W9 form. A W9 form will be provided in this rebate form if it is required.
Electric Vehicle: Pre-Owned
Rebate Amount: Lesser of $1,300 or 50% of retail price
- Enhanced rebate for qualifying customers: $200 *
This rebate is in addition to any manufacturer rebates. The bill of sale must include separate line items for this BED rebate and the State of Vermont rebate, if applicable.
Have the following items ready:
- Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
- A photo or scan of a proof of purchase or lease
- A photo or scan of proof of Vermont registration of qualifying vehicle
Terms & Conditions
- The amount you paid for the vehicle must be $60,000 or less.
- The amount you paid for commercial trucks, SUVs, or vans must be $80,000 or less
- Commercial truck, SUV, or van must be registered in the name of the business.
- Vehicle must be registered as a truck.
- The amount you paid is the cost of the vehicle with all of your included features before taxes and fees.
- Be sure your make and model is on the qualifying product list.
- The amount you paid for commercial trucks, SUVs, or vans must be $80,000 or less
- Model year must be from last 8 years.
- This rebate is not eligible if you claimed a rebate on this vehicle previously. For example, you are not eligible for this rebate if purchasing a vehicle you had been leasing if you claimed a rebate when you first leased it.
- This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of purchase.
- This rebate is only for BED customers with active accounts.
- Vehicle must be registered in Burlington, Vermont.
- Limit two rebates per household or commercial customer.
- Rebates on additional EVs for commercial customers may be available with prior approval from BED.
- BED reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.
* Customers in households with a gross income less than the limits listed below are eligible for the enhanced rebate.
| persons in household | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8+ |
| max. income | $66,600 | $76,100 | $85,600 | $95,100 | $102,750 | $110,350 | $117,950 | $125,550 |
- This offer is valid through December 31, 2024.
- Burlington Electric Department reserves the right to inspect installation and/or verify purchase.
- Burlington Electric Department reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.
- Please be aware that if your rebates from BED total more than $600 in a calendar year you may be required to complete and submit a W9 form. A W9 form will be provided in this rebate form if it is required.