Make driving fun again! Experience the acceleration, smooth ride, and state-of-the-art engineering of an EV, all while reducing your greenhouse gas emissions, fuel costs, and vehicle maintenance.
Electric vehicles reduce your greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and reduce the costs and hassle of owning a vehicle (no more oil changes!).
Information on electric vehicles is sourced from the Green Energy Consumer’s Alliance Drive Green Program. MassCEC is a proud supporter of the Green Energy Consumer’s Alliance Drive Green Program.
Create significantly less greenhouse gas emissions than driving a gasoline-powered vehicle
Spend less up front on an electric vehicle by taking advantage of incentives and save money over time on both maintenance and fuel
Reduce time spent on maintenance and eliminate oil changes. Electric vehicles require much less service than gas-powered cars
Reduce the amount of harmful pollutants, like carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and ground level ozone released into the environment
Electric vehicles use electricity to charge a battery which then discharges its energy to propel the vehicle. To power up your electric vehicle, you plug it into a charging station connected to the electric grid. You can charge your car at home, or utilize public charging options.
At home | At workplace charging stations | At public charging stations
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Comedian and EV owner Tom Papa is here to answer your questions about driving electric, like: How easy is it to switch to an electric car? What electric cars are there to choose from? How cool will I look behind the wheel? For more answers, visit driveelectricus.com.
“I am so pleased with my purchase! The $7,500 federal tax credit and $2,500 state incentive certainly didn’t hurt, but the big win for me is avoiding the hassle of maintenance and oil changes.”
State rebate program offers up to $3,500 rebate for a new electric vehicle with sale price of $55,000 or less
If you live in a town served by a Municipal Light Plant (MLP) check your MLP’s website for incentives and rebates.
Up to $7,500 on new vehicles and up to $4,000 on used vehicles. Vehicle’s MSRP and location where it was manufactured affect tax credit amounts.
Cost after incentives is estimated by subtracting MOR-EV rebate and Federal Tax Credit of $7,500 from up-front cost.
Cost after incentives may be substantially lower if your household qualifies for income-scaled State and Federal rebates.
Example up-front cost before incentives
$26,000
Example cost after
incentives
$15,000
Do you currently drive a gasoline-powered vehicle? Are you interested in saving money on fuel?
It is cheaper to drive a mile on electricity than it is to drive a mile on gasoline and electricity prices are much less volatile than gas prices.
Do you have an electrical outlet that will reach your garage or driveway?
Nearly every home supports Level I charging; all you need is a 110-volt household outlet. Homeowners can also install a Level II charger by adding a 240-volt outlet with the help of an electrician.
Are you looking to buy a car?
If you are thinking of buying a new gasoline-powered car, consider purchasing an electric vehicle instead. With today’s available incentives, electric vehicles are cost competitive to a gasoline-powered car and you will save money over time by reducing your fuel costs and service visits. Go to the Green Energy Consumers Alliance Electric Vehicle Discount Program.
Are you interested in buying one of the safest cars on the market?
Electric vehicles are often considered safer than their gas-powered counterparts because of the way the weight is distributed in them and the lack of an internal-combustion engine.
Are you tired of taking your gasoline-powered vehicle for service checks?
Electric vehicles require much less service than gasoline-powered cars. Electric motors do not require any regular maintenance, like oil changes. Due to regenerative braking, the brake pads of electric vehicles also last much longer than on its gasoline-powered counterpart.
Do you want to reduce the amount of pollution that your car releases into the environment?
Electric vehicles reduce the amount of particulate matter and harmful chemicals, like carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and ground-level ozone released into the environment, improving the air quality for you and your neighbors.
Pledge to reduce your home’s carbon footprint by replacing old systems and appliances with clean energy technologies over time.
