Massachusetts MOR-EV Rebates 2026: Up to $6,000 for Eligible EV Buyers
Massachusetts residents buying or leasing an eligible electric vehicle may currently qualify for a $3,500 MOR-EV rebate. Income-qualified residents can potentially add $1,500 through MOR-EV+, while a qualifying internal-combustion vehicle trade-in can add another $1,000, bringing the combined incentive to as much as $6,000 when all applicable requirements are met.
Current MOR-EV rebate amounts
- MOR-EV Standard: $3,500 for an eligible new vehicle
- MOR-EV Used: $3,500 for an eligible used vehicle
- MOR-EV+: additional $1,500 for qualifying residents
- MOR-EV Trade-In: additional $1,000
The $6,000 figure is therefore not a standard payment for every EV buyer. It requires eligibility for the base rebate, MOR-EV+ and the trade-in adder.
Which vehicles qualify?
Under the rules currently being used by the programme:
- a new eligible vehicle must have a total MSRP of no more than $55,000;
- an eligible used vehicle must have a final purchase price of no more than $40,000.
The vehicle must also appear on the MOR-EV eligible vehicle list.
Who qualifies for MOR-EV+?
MOR-EV+ provides an additional $1,500 for income-qualified Massachusetts residents.
Under the current programme information, applicants can qualify through certain approved assistance programmes or by meeting the applicable modified adjusted gross income rules. The listed AGI limits include $150,000 for married filing jointly or a surviving spouse, $112,500 for a head of household and $75,000 for other filers.
How does the $1,000 trade-in rebate work?
MOR-EV Trade-In applies when a Massachusetts resident trades in a qualifying internal-combustion-engine vehicle at the time an eligible EV is purchased or leased.
Among the requirements, the old vehicle must generally be at least 12 model years old, have an internal-combustion engine rather than being a hybrid or plug-in hybrid, and meet inspection and trade-in documentation rules.
How do I receive the rebate?
Depending on the rebate, applicants may receive it at the point of sale through a participating dealership or submit an online application after the purchase or lease.
For the standard, used and MOR-EV+ programmes, post-purchase applications generally must be submitted within 90 days. Prequalification is important when an income-qualified buyer wants the applicable rebate applied at the dealership.
Important: MOR-EV rules may change later in 2026
Massachusetts DOER filed proposed amendments to the MOR-EV regulations on 17 July 2026. The proposal includes lower vehicle price caps and changes to MOR-EV+ eligibility, among other revisions.
As of 27 August 2026, those changes are still in the rulemaking process: public comments remain open until 5 p.m. on 4 September 2026, with hearings scheduled for 1 and 2 September. The proposed figures should therefore not be presented as though they are already the current programme rules.
Frequently asked questions
Does every EV purchase qualify for $6,000?
No. $6,000 requires the base rebate plus both applicable adders.
Can I buy a new EV costing more than $55,000?
Under the current light-duty Standard rules, the total MSRP cap is $55,000.
Is the $40,000 cap for new or used vehicles?
It is the current final-purchase-price cap for MOR-EV Used.
Have the July 2026 proposed rules already taken effect?
No. As of 27 August, the amendments are still subject to the rulemaking and public-comment process.
Official information and application
Massachusetts DOER – MOR-EV program
MOR-EV eligibility and application information
