Maine EV charger installers
Residential Level 2
Commercial & fleet
DC fast charging
Multifamily & HOA
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Our rating process
License check
We confirm the installer holds a current electrical license in the state where they operate.
EV-specific experience
We look for documented history installing EV chargers, not general electrical work alone.
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We verify what the installer actually offers, so listings reflect real capabilities.
By the numbers
Maine’s EV charging landscape has grown quickly over the past several years, though most of that growth has happened in a relatively small footprint of the state.
Maine has 650 public EV charging locations
AFDC lists 1,618 public ports.
Maine has 1,181 Level 2 and 434 DC fast ports
AFDC lists 3 Level 1 ports.
Maine NEVI planning covers FY2022–FY2026
Maine submits annual EV Infrastructure Deployment Plans.
Current fuel and energy prices
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Fuel type
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Current Maine average
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Source
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Residential electricity
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32.41¢ / kWh
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EIA, July 2026
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Regular gasoline
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$4.42 / gal
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AAA, September 29, 2026
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Mid-grade gasoline
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$4.96 / gal
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AAA, September 29, 2026
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Premium gasoline
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$5.44 / gal
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AAA, September 29, 2026
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Diesel
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$6.49 / gal
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AAA, September 29, 2026
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Current fuel and energy prices
Electricity, at home
$8.10–$10.80
32.41¢/kWh × 3–4 mi/kWh (DOE efficiency data)
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Regular gasoline
$13.82–$15.80
$4.42/gal ÷ 28–32 mpg
You save per 100 miles
$3.02–$7.70
Charging infrastructure map
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Verified Maine installers
Frequently asked questions
Straightforward answers to what people usually ask before installing an EV charger or hiring an installer in Maine.
Efficiency Maine offers EV purchase rebates for income-qualified Maine residents who buy an eligible all-electric vehicle and pair it with an eligible off-peak Level 2 charger. Current rebate amounts are $7,000 for a new EV and $3,000 for a used EV for low-income residents, and $5,000 for a new EV and $2,000 for a used EV for moderate-income residents. The vehicle must be purchased, not leased, and hybrid vehicles, including plug-in hybrids, are not eligible. Buyers must receive income verification and purchase the off-peak charger before buying the vehicle, then install and connect the charger within 90 days of purchase.
Yes. Efficiency Maine offers a $200 instant discount on an eligible Emporia off-peak Level 2 charger and an additional $200 setup-completion bonus after the charger is connected to the internet and set up with the mobile app within six months of purchase. The charger must be shipped to and installed in Maine, and discounts are limited to two per residential or business address. The charger automatically pauses charging during peak hours, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, although users can override the default for one day at a time.
Yes, depending on the utility and service district. Central Maine Power currently offers an optional residential time-of-use delivery rate with a 6.1-cent-per-kWh off-peak charge and a 42.9-cent-per-kWh on-peak charge, plus an Electric Technology rate of 8.9 cents per kWh that CMP identifies as a good fit for higher-use homes such as those with EVs or heat pumps; that rate is currently set to expire in January 2027 unless extended. Versant Power also offers EV-related rate options in parts of its service territory. Customers should compare the current rate and eligibility rules from the utility serving their address.
Beginning January 1, 2026, Maine condominium and residential associations may not prohibit or restrict the installation or use of EV chargers in designated parking spaces. Unit owners must still obtain approval and comply with association rules, including proof of insurance, paying installation and electricity costs, and meeting health, safety, and zoning standards. For a common parking space, the owner must apply to the executive board and obtain written approval from each unit owner who has use of the common parking. The owner is responsible for maintenance, repair, replacement, damages, liabilities, and disclosure to prospective buyers.
Cold weather can reduce EV range in Maine. Efficiency Maine says EVs typically lose around 20% of their range in freezing temperatures, and that cold can also affect charging speeds, especially at DC fast chargers. Drivers planning winter trips should use the vehicle’s cold-weather range rather than its advertised range, leave an extra charging buffer, and confirm charging stops before traveling. Many EVs include battery preconditioning that can reduce some cold-weather charging impacts, but actual range still depends on vehicle model, temperature, speed, terrain, and cabin-heating use.
