Alternative Fuel Stations in Wilmington, DE

Eligible EVs and PHEVs may not have a retail price above $50,000. Eligible applicants include Delaware residents, businesses, organizations, and government entities. Rebates are limited to six vehicles per fleet. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including application guidelines and participating dealerships, see the DNREC Clean Vehicle Rebate Program website.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rebates

As part of the Clean Transportation Incentive Program, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) offers Delaware businesses, non-profit organizations, state and local governments, and fleets rebates of up to $2,500 per port for the purchase of Level 2 EV charging stations for use at public, workplace, and fleet locations. Rebates are available for up to 60% commercial project costs and up to 80% of government and non-profit project costs. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, including application guidelines, see the DNREC EV Charging Equipment Rebates website.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rebate - Delaware Electric Cooperative (DEC)

DEC offers a one-time $100 rebate, in the form of a bill credit and an additional $5 monthly bill credit to customers if they do not charge their EVs during Beat the Peak alerts. For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the DEC Beat the Peak website.

Smart Grid Infrastructure Development

All grid-integrated, plug-in electric vehicles in use by eligible customers must meet applicable safety and performance standards put forth by the National Electric Code, Institute of Electric and Electronic Engineers, UL, and the Society of Automotive Engineers to ensure that net metering customers comply with the electric supplier’s interconnection tariffs and operating guidelines.

(Reference Delaware Code Title 26, Chapter 10, Section 1014e)

Electric Vehicle (EV) Time-Of-Use (TOU) Rate– Delmarva Power

Delmarva Power offers a TOU rate option to residential customers that own EVs. For more information, see the Delmarva Power EV Programs website.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Support

Delaware utilities joined the National Electric Highway Coalition (NEHC), committing to create a network of direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations connecting major highway systems from the Atlantic Coast to the Pacific of the United States. NEHC utility members agree to ensure efficient and effective fast charging deployment plans that enable long distance EV travel, avoiding duplication among coalition utilities, and complement existing corridor DCFC sites. For more information, including a list of participating utilities and states, see the NEHC website.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Local Permitting Policies

Municipalities with a population of more than 30,000 people must have a permitting procedure for the installation of curbside residential EV charging stations. The ordinance must

• Require EV charging station installation is completed by a licensed electrician;
• Require the written permission of the owner of the property on which the EV charging station will be installed;
• Establish reasonable restrictions on the type of EV charging stations that may be installed;
• Provide that the municipality must approve or deny a permit within 90 days of receipt of a permit application; and,
  
• Provide that an EV charging station may not affect a proposed State right-of-way or easement area without approval by the Department of Transportation.

(Reference Senate Bill 187, 2022 and Delaware Administrative Code Title 22, Chapter 1, Section 119)

Electric Vehicle (EV) and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Rebates

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) offers rebates for the purchase or lease of an EV or PHEV. EVs may receive a rebate of up to $2,500, and PHEVs may receive a rebate of up to $1,000. Individuals may receive a maximum of two rebates. Businesses, non-profit organizations, government entities, educational institutions, and other organizations may receive a maximum of six rebates. For more information, including program eligibility and requirements, see the DNREC Drive Electric website.

(Reference House Bill 12, 2023 and Delaware Revised Statutes 29-80.64)

Wilmington Facts

The city of Wilmington (DE) in New Castle County has an estimated population of 70,851.

Alternative Fuel Stations in Wilmington

There are currently at least 101 alternative fuel stations in or near Wilmington, DE (10-mile radius).

Did you know?

The Department of Energy (DOE) recognizes liquefied petroleum gas - LPG (propane) as an alternative fuel.