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EVS Maine EV Service Centre Market Entry

Decision-grade Maine EV service-centre market-entry artifact with sourced facts, explicit assumptions, hard gates and full audit.

2025 plug-in stock

22,200

DOE/Experian rounded 2025 Maine light-duty BEV+PHEV registration benchmark.

2024 plug-in share

689.9%

Exact-component 2024 Maine plug-in share of new light-duty sales.

Public ports

1,642

Current public charging ports at access-date snapshot.

Base payback

6.054

Base simple payback sensitivity; not a forecast.

01/The verdict in full

Executive summary

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Headline market indicators

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Headline market indicators

Metric	Value	Unit	Source
Current rounded light-duty plug-in stock	22,200	BEV+PHEV vehicles	[me_current_stock]
Exact 2024 plug-in sales share	6.899	percent	[alliance_me]
AFDC public charging-port access snapshot	1,642	ports	[afdc_me]
District 1 exact plug-in stock share	68.489	percent	[alliance_me_d1][alliance_me]
Base annual EBITDA sensitivity	70,200	USD	[evs_model]

Current rounded light-duty plug-in stock

Value: 22,200
Unit: BEV+PHEV vehicles
Source: [me_current_stock]

Exact 2024 plug-in sales share

Value: 6.899
Unit: percent
Source: [alliance_me]

AFDC public charging-port access snapshot

Value: 1,642
Unit: ports
Source: [afdc_me]

District 1 exact plug-in stock share

Value: 68.489
Unit: percent
Source: [alliance_me_d1][alliance_me]

Base annual EBITDA sensitivity

Value: 70,200
Unit: USD
Source: [evs_model]

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_headline_kpis

BEV/PHEV stock history

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BEV/PHEV stock history

Period	Bev	Phev	Plug In Total	Scope	Source
31 Dec 2024—Alliance/S&P exact	9,696	9,291	18,987	Exact light-duty powertrain snapshot	[alliance_me]
2025—DOE rounded current	11,900	10,300	22,200	Rounded light-duty registration benchmark and current TAM anchor	[me_current_stock]

31 Dec 2024—Alliance/S&P exact

Bev: 9,696
Phev: 9,291
Plug In Total: 18,987
Scope: Exact light-duty powertrain snapshot
Source: [alliance_me]

2025—DOE rounded current

Bev: 11,900
Phev: 10,300
Plug In Total: 22,200
Scope: Rounded light-duty registration benchmark and current TAM anchor
Source: [me_current_stock]

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_registered_stock

Sales and adoption history

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Sales and adoption history

Period	Registered Plugin Stock	Annual Additions	New Sales Share Pct	Source
31 Dec 2024 exact stock	18,987	4,828	6.899	Stock and 2024 sales flow [alliance_me]
2025 rounded DOE	22,200	—	—	11,900 BEV + 10,300 PHEV [me_current_stock]

31 Dec 2024 exact stock

Registered Plugin Stock: 18,987
Annual Additions: 4,828
New Sales Share Pct: 6.899
Source: Stock and 2024 sales flow [alliance_me]

2025 rounded DOE

Registered Plugin Stock: 22,200
Annual Additions: —
New Sales Share Pct: —
Source: 11,900 BEV + 10,300 PHEV [me_current_stock]

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_adoption_history

Powertrain mix

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Powertrain mix

Powertrain	Vehicles	Share Of 2025 Plugins Pct	Source	Share Of 2024 Fleet Pct
2024 BEV—exact Alliance/S&P	9,696	51.067	[alliance_me]	0.718
2024 PHEV—exact Alliance/S&P	9,291	48.933	[alliance_me]	0.688
2025 BEV—rounded DOE	11,900	53.604	[me_current_stock]	—
2025 PHEV—rounded DOE	10,300	46.396	[me_current_stock]	—

2024 BEV—exact Alliance/S&P

Vehicles: 9,696
Share Of 2025 Plugins Pct: 51.067
Source: [alliance_me]
Share Of 2024 Fleet Pct: 0.718

2024 PHEV—exact Alliance/S&P

Vehicles: 9,291
Share Of 2025 Plugins Pct: 48.933
Source: [alliance_me]
Share Of 2024 Fleet Pct: 0.688

2025 BEV—rounded DOE

Vehicles: 11,900
Share Of 2025 Plugins Pct: 53.604
Source: [me_current_stock]
Share Of 2024 Fleet Pct: —

2025 PHEV—rounded DOE

Vehicles: 10,300
Share Of 2025 Plugins Pct: 46.396
Source: [me_current_stock]
Share Of 2024 Fleet Pct: —

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_stock_powertrain

Definition reconciliation

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Definition reconciliation

Series	Value	Definition	Control
Alliance/S&P 31 Dec 2024	18,987	Exact 9,696 BEV + 9,291 PHEV light-duty registrations.	Exact historical and district denominator.
DOE/Experian 2025	22,200	Rounded 11,900 BEV + 10,300 PHEV light-duty registrations.	Current TAM anchor; retain rounding.
2024 plug-in sales	4,828 / 6.899%	2,668 BEV + 2,160 PHEV divided by 69,982 published powertrain components.	Sales flow, not stock.
Charging inventories	1,150 public ports at 1 Jan 2025; 1,642 public + 81 private on access date	Alliance: 868 L2 + 282 DC-fast; AFDC is a volatile current access snapshot.	Ports, stations, funded ports and plans remain separate.
District geography	District 1 13,004; District 2 5,983	Congressional districts, not drive-time catchments.	Use only as broad concentration proxy.

Alliance/S&P 31 Dec 2024

Value: 18,987
Definition: Exact 9,696 BEV + 9,291 PHEV light-duty registrations.
Control: Exact historical and district denominator.

DOE/Experian 2025

Value: 22,200
Definition: Rounded 11,900 BEV + 10,300 PHEV light-duty registrations.
Control: Current TAM anchor; retain rounding.

2024 plug-in sales

Value: 4,828 / 6.899%
Definition: 2,668 BEV + 2,160 PHEV divided by 69,982 published powertrain components.
Control: Sales flow, not stock.

Charging inventories

Value: 1,150 public ports at 1 Jan 2025; 1,642 public + 81 private on access date
Definition: Alliance: 868 L2 + 282 DC-fast; AFDC is a volatile current access snapshot.
Control: Ports, stations, funded ports and plans remain separate.

District geography

Value: District 1 13,004; District 2 5,983
Definition: Congressional districts, not drive-time catchments.
Control: Use only as broad concentration proxy.

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_definition_reconciliation

2030 EV scenarios

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2030 EV scenarios

Scenario	Base Year	Base Stock	Annual Growth Pct	Modelled 2030 Evs	Status	Source
Cautious	2,025	22,200	5	28,333	EVS SENSITIVITY—NOT OFFICIAL FORECAST	[evs_model]
Base	2,025	22,200	10	35,753	EVS SENSITIVITY—NOT OFFICIAL FORECAST	[evs_model]
High	2,025	22,200	15	44,652	EVS SENSITIVITY—NOT OFFICIAL FORECAST	[evs_model]

Cautious

Base Year: 2,025
Base Stock: 22,200
Annual Growth Pct: 5
Modelled 2030 Evs: 28,333
Status: EVS SENSITIVITY—NOT OFFICIAL FORECAST
Source: [evs_model]

Base

Base Year: 2,025
Base Stock: 22,200
Annual Growth Pct: 10
Modelled 2030 Evs: 35,753
Status: EVS SENSITIVITY—NOT OFFICIAL FORECAST
Source: [evs_model]

High

Base Year: 2,025
Base Stock: 22,200
Annual Growth Pct: 15
Modelled 2030 Evs: 44,652
Status: EVS SENSITIVITY—NOT OFFICIAL FORECAST
Source: [evs_model]

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_forecast

Charging infrastructure

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Charging infrastructure

As Of	Level2 Ports	Dc Fast Ports	Total Public Ports	Stations	Source	Public Ports	Private Ports	Total Ports
1 Jan 2025—Alliance/AFDC	868	282	1,150	519	418 L2 plus 101 DC-fast stations [alliance_me]	1,150	—	1,150
12 Aug 2026 access—AFDC state page	—	—	1,642	—	Access snapshot; 81 private ports separately listed [afdc_me]	1,642	81	1,723
1 Jul 2025—Recharge Maine funded	—	—	378	—	Funded-port programme count; do not add to statewide inventory [me_nevi]	—	—	—

1 Jan 2025—Alliance/AFDC

Level2 Ports: 868
Dc Fast Ports: 282
Total Public Ports: 1,150
Stations: 519
Source: 418 L2 plus 101 DC-fast stations [alliance_me]
Public Ports: 1,150
Private Ports: —
Total Ports: 1,150

12 Aug 2026 access—AFDC state page

Level2 Ports: —
Dc Fast Ports: —
Total Public Ports: 1,642
Stations: —
Source: Access snapshot; 81 private ports separately listed [afdc_me]
Public Ports: 1,642
Private Ports: 81
Total Ports: 1,723

1 Jul 2025—Recharge Maine funded

Level2 Ports: —
Dc Fast Ports: —
Total Public Ports: 378
Stations: —
Source: Funded-port programme count; do not add to statewide inventory [me_nevi]
Public Ports: —
Private Ports: —
Total Ports: —

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_charging_history

Charging diligence

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Charging diligence

Control	Requirement	Status
Definitions	Separate ports, stations, connectors, funded ports, planned sites, awards and commissioned locations.	MANDATORY
Recharge Maine	378 programme-funded ports are not an incremental inventory and not a reliability measure.	OPEN [me_nevi]
Pilot EVSE	Licensed electrician, permit, inspection, utility/load approval, networking and logs.	OPEN [me_electrician][me_electrical_permit]
Electricity price	Use exact tariff and demand charges; 19.66¢/kWh is the 2024 all-sector average, not a site quote.	OPEN [eia_electricity]
30C	Federal refueling-property credit ended for property placed in service after 30 June 2026.	ZERO [irs_30c]

Definitions

Requirement: Separate ports, stations, connectors, funded ports, planned sites, awards and commissioned locations.
Status: MANDATORY

Recharge Maine

Requirement: 378 programme-funded ports are not an incremental inventory and not a reliability measure.
Status: OPEN [me_nevi]

Pilot EVSE

Requirement: Licensed electrician, permit, inspection, utility/load approval, networking and logs.
Status: OPEN [me_electrician][me_electrical_permit]

Electricity price

Requirement: Use exact tariff and demand charges; 19.66¢/kWh is the 2024 all-sector average, not a site quote.
Status: OPEN [eia_electricity]

30C

Requirement: Federal refueling-property credit ended for property placed in service after 30 June 2026.
Status: ZERO [irs_30c]

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_charger_reliability

Vehicle parc age and service demand

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Vehicle parc age and service demand

Fact	Value	Unit	Implication
Maine average vehicle age	11.7	years	Near the 12.2-year national benchmark; wear-led tasks and out-of-warranty cohorts matter [alliance_me].
District 1 exact plug-in stock	13,004	vehicles	7,102 BEV + 5,902 PHEV; 11.2-year parc and $87k median household income [alliance_me_d1].
District 2 exact plug-in stock	5,983	vehicles	2,594 BEV + 3,389 PHEV; 12.2-year parc and $61.7k median household income [alliance_me_d2].
District 1 share of exact plug-ins	68.489	percent	Broad concentration proxy only; not a drive-time catchment [alliance_me_d1][alliance_me].
Statewide population	1,414,874	people	Low density and long travel distances favour a hub-plus-clinic model [census_me].

Maine average vehicle age

Value: 11.7
Unit: years
Implication: Near the 12.2-year national benchmark; wear-led tasks and out-of-warranty cohorts matter [alliance_me].

District 1 exact plug-in stock

Value: 13,004
Unit: vehicles
Implication: 7,102 BEV + 5,902 PHEV; 11.2-year parc and $87k median household income [alliance_me_d1].

District 2 exact plug-in stock

Value: 5,983
Unit: vehicles
Implication: 2,594 BEV + 3,389 PHEV; 12.2-year parc and $61.7k median household income [alliance_me_d2].

District 1 share of exact plug-ins

Value: 68.489
Unit: percent
Implication: Broad concentration proxy only; not a drive-time catchment [alliance_me_d1][alliance_me].

Statewide population

Value: 1,414,874
Unit: people
Implication: Low density and long travel distances favour a hub-plus-clinic model [census_me].

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_parc_age_service

TAM / SAM / SOM controls

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TAM / SAM / SOM controls

Layer	Value	Unit	Status	Basis
TAM—rounded 2025 light-duty registrations	22,200	vehicles	SOURCED / ROUNDED	DOE/Experian 11,900 BEV + 10,300 PHEV [me_current_stock].
Service-window sensitivity	6,660	vehicles	EVS ASSUMPTION	TAM × 30% [evs_model].
Independent-consideration sensitivity	1,665	vehicles	EVS ASSUMPTION	Service window × 25% [evs_model].

TAM—rounded 2025 light-duty registrations

Value: 22,200
Unit: vehicles
Status: SOURCED / ROUNDED
Basis: DOE/Experian 11,900 BEV + 10,300 PHEV [me_current_stock].

Service-window sensitivity

Value: 6,660
Unit: vehicles
Status: EVS ASSUMPTION
Basis: TAM × 30% [evs_model].

Independent-consideration sensitivity

Value: 1,665
Unit: vehicles
Status: EVS ASSUMPTION
Basis: Service window × 25% [evs_model].

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Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_tam_sam_som

Customer segments

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Customer segments

Segment	Priority	Need
Out-of-warranty southern Maine BEV households	P1	OEM-procedure diagnostics, transparent scope and safe HV isolation.
PHEV owners statewide	P1	Combined engine, emissions, HV and cooling competence; PHEVs are 48.93% of exact plug-in stock.
Used-EV buyers and sellers	P1	Pre-purchase scan, battery-health evidence and uncertainty disclosure.
Winter commuters and rural households	P1	Tyres, brakes, thermal/HVAC, 12V, charging faults and recovery triage.
Tourism, municipal and field-service fleets	P2	Seasonal capacity, evidence packs and uptime reporting.

Out-of-warranty southern Maine BEV households

Priority: P1
Need: OEM-procedure diagnostics, transparent scope and safe HV isolation.

PHEV owners statewide

Priority: P1
Need: Combined engine, emissions, HV and cooling competence; PHEVs are 48.93% of exact plug-in stock.

Used-EV buyers and sellers

Priority: P1
Need: Pre-purchase scan, battery-health evidence and uncertainty disclosure.

Winter commuters and rural households

Priority: P1
Need: Tyres, brakes, thermal/HVAC, 12V, charging faults and recovery triage.

Tourism, municipal and field-service fleets

Priority: P2
Need: Seasonal capacity, evidence packs and uptime reporting.

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_customer_segments

Fleet segments

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Fleet segments

Segment	Priority	Offer	Evidence
Delivery and field-service fleets	—	—	—
Tourism and rental fleets	—	—	—
Municipal/institutional fleets	—	—	—
Rural service fleets	—	—	—

Delivery and field-service fleets

Priority: —
Offer: —
Evidence: —

Tourism and rental fleets

Priority: —
Offer: —
Evidence: —

Municipal/institutional fleets

Priority: —
Offer: —
Evidence: —

Rural service fleets

Priority: —
Offer: —
Evidence: —

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_fleet_segments

Leading brands and models

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Leading brands and models

Family	Priority	Reason	Evidence
—	—	—	A Portland OEM site was permitted in 2025 but current operating status is unconfirmed.
—	—	—	PHEVs are 48.93% of exact 2024 plug-in stock.
—	—	—	Dealer groups advertise EV coverage but statewide model mix is unquantified.
—	—	—	No Maine Rivian facility was identified.

—

Priority: —
Reason: —
Evidence: A Portland OEM site was permitted in 2025 but current operating status is unconfirmed.

—

Priority: —
Reason: —
Evidence: PHEVs are 48.93% of exact 2024 plug-in stock.

—

Priority: —
Reason: —
Evidence: Dealer groups advertise EV coverage but statewide model mix is unquantified.

—

Priority: —
Reason: —
Evidence: No Maine Rivian facility was identified.

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_brands_models

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OEM competitors

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Independent competitors

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Priority cities and regions

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Consumer incentives

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Business and investment incentives

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Tax snapshot

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Licensing, consumer and franchise controls

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Labour and skills

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High-voltage safety

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Battery and waste

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Data and consumer controls

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Data and consumer controls

Topic	Rule	Implication
—	Written cap and recorded approval for added work; disclose labour rate and shop supplies.	—
—	State data source, limitations, temperature/SoC context and non-warranty status.	—
—	Use lawful OEM/NASTF routes; prohibit credential sharing.	—
—	Minimize VIN/customer/location data and set access/retention rules.	—

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Rule: Written cap and recorded approval for added work; disclose labour rate and shop supplies.
Implication: —

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Rule: State data source, limitations, temperature/SoC context and non-warranty status.
Implication: —

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Rule: Use lawful OEM/NASTF routes; prohibit credential sharing.
Implication: —

—

Rule: Minimize VIN/customer/location data and set access/retention rules.
Implication: —

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_data_consumer

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Recommended service portfolio

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Operating model

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Franchise model

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Annual economics

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90-day pilot economics

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Risks

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Mitigations

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Mitigations

Risk	Mitigation	Owner	Trigger
Demand	100 paid jobs, 250-job cohort and two fleet pilots before site release.	Market lead	—
Economics	Base positive EBITDA and ≤36-month payback with incentives at zero.	Finance	—
Safety	Task matrix, observed competency, LOTO, PPE, quarantine and responder drill.	EHS	—
Waste	Written recycler/recipient/carrier chain and waste matrix.	EHS	—
Staffing	Binding lead and multiskill offers; Maine training-grant screening.	Operations	—
Franchise	No solicitation, offer or sale until unit proof, manuals and counsel/FDD release.	Legal	—

Demand

Mitigation: 100 paid jobs, 250-job cohort and two fleet pilots before site release.
Owner: Market lead
Trigger: —

Economics

Mitigation: Base positive EBITDA and ≤36-month payback with incentives at zero.
Owner: Finance
Trigger: —

Safety

Mitigation: Task matrix, observed competency, LOTO, PPE, quarantine and responder drill.
Owner: EHS
Trigger: —

Waste

Mitigation: Written recycler/recipient/carrier chain and waste matrix.
Owner: EHS
Trigger: —

Staffing

Mitigation: Binding lead and multiskill offers; Maine training-grant screening.
Owner: Operations
Trigger: —

Franchise

Mitigation: No solicitation, offer or sale until unit proof, manuals and counsel/FDD release.
Owner: Legal
Trigger: —

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_mitigations

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90-day entry plan

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Explicit go / no-go gates

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Methodology

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Methodology

Step	Method	Control
Queue control	Selected only locked rank-32 Maine; checked no completed duplicate.	—
Source hierarchy	Federal/state agencies first; Alliance/S&P for exact 2024 snapshots; commercial pages only for presence.	—
Definitions	Kept exact 2024 and rounded 2025 stock, sales, ports, stations and funded ports separate.	—
Geography	Congressional districts are broad concentration proxies; locations remain hypotheses until ZIP/VIN/job proof.	—
TAM/SAM/SOM	Rounded registrations × explicit EVS sensitivities; verified SAM unquantified; executable SOM zero.	—
Forecast	Five-year 5%/10%/15% sensitivities from rounded 2025 anchor.	—
Economics	Three-bay embedded jobs × ARO; gross profit less fixed opex; no incentive value.	—
Release	Evidence thresholds control site, scope, fleet route and franchise.	—

Queue control

Method: Selected only locked rank-32 Maine; checked no completed duplicate.
Control: —

Source hierarchy

Method: Federal/state agencies first; Alliance/S&P for exact 2024 snapshots; commercial pages only for presence.
Control: —

Definitions

Method: Kept exact 2024 and rounded 2025 stock, sales, ports, stations and funded ports separate.
Control: —

Geography

Method: Congressional districts are broad concentration proxies; locations remain hypotheses until ZIP/VIN/job proof.
Control: —

TAM/SAM/SOM

Method: Rounded registrations × explicit EVS sensitivities; verified SAM unquantified; executable SOM zero.
Control: —

Forecast

Method: Five-year 5%/10%/15% sensitivities from rounded 2025 anchor.
Control: —

Economics

Method: Three-bay embedded jobs × ARO; gross profit less fixed opex; no incentive value.
Control: —

Release

Method: Evidence thresholds control site, scope, fleet route and franchise.
Control: —

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_methodology

Data gaps

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Data gaps

Gap	Effect	Closure
Exact 2025 BEV/PHEV and ZIP extract	—	—
VIN/age/warranty/task catchment	—	—
Current Tesla Portland operating status and competitor capacity	—	—
Exact-site rent, power, tariff, sales-tax treatment and permitting	—	—
Battery/waste classifications and recipients	—	—
EV/HV technician availability and wage premium	—	—
Franchise/service law route	—	—

Exact 2025 BEV/PHEV and ZIP extract

Effect: —
Closure: —

VIN/age/warranty/task catchment

Effect: —
Closure: —

Current Tesla Portland operating status and competitor capacity

Effect: —
Closure: —

Exact-site rent, power, tariff, sales-tax treatment and permitting

Effect: —
Closure: —

Battery/waste classifications and recipients

Effect: —
Closure: —

EV/HV technician availability and wage premium

Effect: —
Closure: —

Franchise/service law route

Effect: —
Closure: —

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_data_gaps

Complete source register

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Complete source register

Source Id	Publisher	Publication Date	Accessed At	Classification	Href
afdc_me	U.S. Department of Energy	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://afdc.energy.gov/states/ME
me_current_stock	U.S. Department of Energy	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://afdc.energy.gov/states/ME
alliance_me	Alliance for Automotive Innovation	2025-01-01	2026-08-12	Authoritative industry	https://www.autosinnovate.org/resources/insights/me
alliance_me_d1	Alliance for Automotive Innovation	2025-01-01	2026-08-12	Authoritative industry	https://www.autosinnovate.org/resources/insights/me/1
alliance_me_d2	Alliance for Automotive Innovation	2025-01-01	2026-08-12	Authoritative industry	https://www.autosinnovate.org/resources/insights/me/2
me_repair_law	Maine Attorney General	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.maine.gov/ag/consumer-protection/consumer-help-topics/purchasing-goods-or-services/vehicle-repair
me_repair_statute	Maine Legislature	2026	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/statutes/29-A/title29-Asec1802.html
me_repair_notice	Maine Legislature	2026	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/29-a/title29-Asec1805.html
census_me	U.S. Census Bureau	2026-06-01	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/ME/PST045225
me_nevi	Maine Department of Transportation	2025-07-01	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www1.maine.gov/dot/programs-services/environmental-efforts/climate-initiative/electrification
me_clean_transport	Maine Department of Energy Resources	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.maine.gov/energy/initiatives/clean-transportation
me_ev_rebate	U.S. Department of Energy	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/14350
me_charger_rebate	U.S. Department of Energy	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/all?state=ME
me_workforce	Maine Office of Business Development	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.maine.gov/decd/business-development/workforce-resources
me_inspection	Maine State Police	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/investigation-traffic/crash-investigations/mv-inspections
business_hub	Maine Office of Business Development	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.maine.gov/decd/business-development
me_franchise_scope	Maine Legislature	2026	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/10/title10ch204.html
tax_register	Maine Revenue Services	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.maine.gov/revenue/taxes
me_sales_tax	Maine Revenue Services	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.maine.gov/revenue/faq/sales-use-service-provider-tax
me_corp_tax	Maine Revenue Services	2026-04-17	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.maine.gov/revenue/faq/corporate-income-tax
me_dirigo	Maine Office of Business Development	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.maine.gov/decd/business-development/financial-incentives-resources/incentives/dirigo
me_quality_centers	Maine Office of Business Development	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.maine.gov/decd/business-development/resource-compass/workforce-support
labor_wage	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-04-03	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes_me.htm
me_osha	Occupational Safety and Health Administration	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.osha.gov/stateplans/me
me_electrician	Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/electricians
me_electrical_permit	Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/electricians/licensing/electrical-permit
me_battery	Maine Department of Environmental Protection	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.maine.gov/dep/waste/recycle/battery.html
me_universal_waste	Maine Department of Environmental Protection	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.maine.gov/dep/waste/hazardouswaste/
me_hazardous	Maine Department of Environmental Protection	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.maine.gov/dep/waste/hazardouswaste/guide.html
eia_electricity	U.S. Energy Information Administration	2025-11-10	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.eia.gov/electricity/state/
osha_333	Occupational Safety and Health Administration	—	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.333
osha_loto	Occupational Safety and Health Administration	—	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.147
epa_battery	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency	—	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.epa.gov/hw/lithium-ion-battery-recycling-frequently-asked-questions
epa_609	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency	—	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.epa.gov/mvac/section-609-technician-training-and-certification-programs
phmsa	Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration	—	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/lithiumbatteries
nhtsa_ev_safety	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration	—	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/electric-and-hybrid-vehicles
ase_xev	ASE	—	2026-08-12	Authoritative industry	https://www.ase.com/xev
ftc_franchise	Federal Trade Commission	—	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/rules/franchise-rule
nastf	NASTF	—	2026-08-12	Authoritative industry	https://wp.nastf.org/
irs_clean_vehicle	Internal Revenue Service	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/faqs-for-modification-of-sections-25c-25d-25e-30c-30d-45l-45w-and-179d-under-public-law-119-21-139-stat-72-july-4-2025-commonly-known-as-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-obbb
irs_30c	Internal Revenue Service	2025-12-01	2026-08-12	Primary / authoritative	https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i8911
rivian_nearby	Rivian	—	2026-08-12	Commercial primary source	https://rivian.com/experience/service
tesla_portland	Portland Press Herald	2025-02-12	2026-08-12	Authoritative local reporting	https://www.pressherald.com/2025/02/12/tesla-files-building-permits-for-portland-service-center/
maine_auto_service	Maine Auto Service	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Commercial primary source	https://maineautoservice.com/services/hybrid-vehicles/
neils_ev	Neil’s Motors	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Commercial primary source	https://neilsmotors.com/services.html
darlings_ev	Darling’s	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Commercial primary source	https://www.darlings.com/dealership/darlings-goes-ev.htm
moodys_tesla	Moody’s Collision Centers	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Commercial primary source	https://www.moodyscollision.com/
quirk_ev	Quirk Auto Group	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Commercial primary source	https://www.quirkauto.com/
evs_logo	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	EVS asset	https://evsworldwide.com/
evs_model	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	EVS assumption register	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_stock_card	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_share_card	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_ports_card	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_payback_card	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_stock_chart	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_adoption_chart	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_forecast_chart	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_economics_chart	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_decision_summary	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_headline_kpis	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_registered_stock	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_adoption_history	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_stock_powertrain	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_definition_reconciliation	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_forecast	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_charging_history	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_charger_reliability	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_parc_age_service	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_tam_sam_som	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_customer_segments	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_fleet_segments	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_brands_models	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_oem_competitors	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_independent_competitors	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_regions	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_consumer_incentives	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_business_incentives	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_tax_snapshot	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_entity_licensing	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_labour	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_hv_safety	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_battery_waste	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_data_consumer	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_service_portfolio	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_operating_model	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_franchise_model	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_annual_scenarios	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_pilot_scenarios	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_risks	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_mitigations	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_plan_90_day	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_gates	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_methodology	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_data_gaps	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_source_audit	EVS Worldwide	2026-08-12	2026-08-12	Artifact provenance	https://evsworldwide.com/

afdc_me

Publisher: U.S. Department of Energy
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://afdc.energy.gov/states/ME

me_current_stock

Publisher: U.S. Department of Energy
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://afdc.energy.gov/states/ME

alliance_me

Publisher: Alliance for Automotive Innovation
Publication Date: 2025-01-01
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Authoritative industry
Href: https://www.autosinnovate.org/resources/insights/me

alliance_me_d1

Publisher: Alliance for Automotive Innovation
Publication Date: 2025-01-01
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Authoritative industry
Href: https://www.autosinnovate.org/resources/insights/me/1

alliance_me_d2

Publisher: Alliance for Automotive Innovation
Publication Date: 2025-01-01
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Authoritative industry
Href: https://www.autosinnovate.org/resources/insights/me/2

me_repair_law

Publisher: Maine Attorney General
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.maine.gov/ag/consumer-protection/consumer-help-topics/purchasing-goods-or-services/vehicle-repair

me_repair_statute

Publisher: Maine Legislature
Publication Date: 2026
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/statutes/29-A/title29-Asec1802.html

me_repair_notice

Publisher: Maine Legislature
Publication Date: 2026
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/29-a/title29-Asec1805.html

census_me

Publisher: U.S. Census Bureau
Publication Date: 2026-06-01
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/ME/PST045225

me_nevi

Publisher: Maine Department of Transportation
Publication Date: 2025-07-01
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www1.maine.gov/dot/programs-services/environmental-efforts/climate-initiative/electrification

me_clean_transport

Publisher: Maine Department of Energy Resources
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.maine.gov/energy/initiatives/clean-transportation

me_ev_rebate

Publisher: U.S. Department of Energy
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/14350

me_charger_rebate

Publisher: U.S. Department of Energy
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/all?state=ME

me_workforce

Publisher: Maine Office of Business Development
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.maine.gov/decd/business-development/workforce-resources

me_inspection

Publisher: Maine State Police
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/investigation-traffic/crash-investigations/mv-inspections

business_hub

Publisher: Maine Office of Business Development
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.maine.gov/decd/business-development

me_franchise_scope

Publisher: Maine Legislature
Publication Date: 2026
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/10/title10ch204.html

tax_register

Publisher: Maine Revenue Services
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.maine.gov/revenue/taxes

me_sales_tax

Publisher: Maine Revenue Services
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.maine.gov/revenue/faq/sales-use-service-provider-tax

me_corp_tax

Publisher: Maine Revenue Services
Publication Date: 2026-04-17
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.maine.gov/revenue/faq/corporate-income-tax

me_dirigo

Publisher: Maine Office of Business Development
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.maine.gov/decd/business-development/financial-incentives-resources/incentives/dirigo

me_quality_centers

Publisher: Maine Office of Business Development
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.maine.gov/decd/business-development/resource-compass/workforce-support

labor_wage

Publisher: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Publication Date: 2024-04-03
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes_me.htm

me_osha

Publisher: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.osha.gov/stateplans/me

me_electrician

Publisher: Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/electricians

me_electrical_permit

Publisher: Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/electricians/licensing/electrical-permit

me_battery

Publisher: Maine Department of Environmental Protection
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.maine.gov/dep/waste/recycle/battery.html

me_universal_waste

Publisher: Maine Department of Environmental Protection
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.maine.gov/dep/waste/hazardouswaste/

me_hazardous

Publisher: Maine Department of Environmental Protection
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.maine.gov/dep/waste/hazardouswaste/guide.html

eia_electricity

Publisher: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Publication Date: 2025-11-10
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.eia.gov/electricity/state/

osha_333

Publisher: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Publication Date: —
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.333

osha_loto

Publisher: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Publication Date: —
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.147

epa_battery

Publisher: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Publication Date: —
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.epa.gov/hw/lithium-ion-battery-recycling-frequently-asked-questions

epa_609

Publisher: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Publication Date: —
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.epa.gov/mvac/section-609-technician-training-and-certification-programs

phmsa

Publisher: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Publication Date: —
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/lithiumbatteries

nhtsa_ev_safety

Publisher: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Publication Date: —
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/electric-and-hybrid-vehicles

ase_xev

Publisher: ASE
Publication Date: —
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Authoritative industry
Href: https://www.ase.com/xev

ftc_franchise

Publisher: Federal Trade Commission
Publication Date: —
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/rules/franchise-rule

nastf

Publisher: NASTF
Publication Date: —
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Authoritative industry
Href: https://wp.nastf.org/

irs_clean_vehicle

Publisher: Internal Revenue Service
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/faqs-for-modification-of-sections-25c-25d-25e-30c-30d-45l-45w-and-179d-under-public-law-119-21-139-stat-72-july-4-2025-commonly-known-as-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-obbb

irs_30c

Publisher: Internal Revenue Service
Publication Date: 2025-12-01
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Primary / authoritative
Href: https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i8911

rivian_nearby

Publisher: Rivian
Publication Date: —
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Commercial primary source
Href: https://rivian.com/experience/service

tesla_portland

Publisher: Portland Press Herald
Publication Date: 2025-02-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Authoritative local reporting
Href: https://www.pressherald.com/2025/02/12/tesla-files-building-permits-for-portland-service-center/

maine_auto_service

Publisher: Maine Auto Service
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Commercial primary source
Href: https://maineautoservice.com/services/hybrid-vehicles/

neils_ev

Publisher: Neil’s Motors
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Commercial primary source
Href: https://neilsmotors.com/services.html

darlings_ev

Publisher: Darling’s
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Commercial primary source
Href: https://www.darlings.com/dealership/darlings-goes-ev.htm

moodys_tesla

Publisher: Moody’s Collision Centers
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Commercial primary source
Href: https://www.moodyscollision.com/

quirk_ev

Publisher: Quirk Auto Group
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Commercial primary source
Href: https://www.quirkauto.com/

evs_logo

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: EVS asset
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

evs_model

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: EVS assumption register
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_stock_card

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_share_card

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_ports_card

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_payback_card

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_stock_chart

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_adoption_chart

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_forecast_chart

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_economics_chart

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_decision_summary

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_headline_kpis

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_registered_stock

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_adoption_history

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_stock_powertrain

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_definition_reconciliation

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_forecast

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_charging_history

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_charger_reliability

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_parc_age_service

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_tam_sam_som

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_customer_segments

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_fleet_segments

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_brands_models

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_oem_competitors

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_independent_competitors

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_regions

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_consumer_incentives

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_business_incentives

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_tax_snapshot

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_entity_licensing

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_labour

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_hv_safety

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_battery_waste

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_data_consumer

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_service_portfolio

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_operating_model

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_franchise_model

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_annual_scenarios

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_pilot_scenarios

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_risks

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_mitigations

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_plan_90_day

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_gates

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_methodology

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_data_gaps

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

widget_table_source_audit

Publisher: EVS Worldwide
Publication Date: 2026-08-12
Accessed At: 2026-08-12
Classification: Artifact provenance
Href: https://evsworldwide.com/

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_source_audit

Method / Sources and confidence

Where every figure
comes from.

Registrations, charging and legal requirements are read from primary sources. Where no official dataset exists, the model and its assumptions are published instead of a single unexplained number. This report is a dated snapshot: August 2026.

01Maine Transportation Data for Alternative Fuels and Vehicles
02Vehicle Registration Counts by State—Maine 2025
03Maine Economic Data
04Maine Congressional District 1 Economic Data
05Maine Congressional District 2 Economic Data
06Vehicle Repair—Maine Consumer Rights
07Title 29-A Chapter 15 Subchapter 2—Repair
08Title 29-A §1805—Notices
09QuickFacts—Maine
10Electrification and Recharge Maine
11Clean Transportation
12Off-Peak Charging EV Rebates
13Off-Peak Charger Rebates
14Workforce Resources
15Motor Vehicle Inspections
16Starting a Business
17Maine Motor Vehicle Franchise Law
18Register for Maine Taxes
19Sales and Use Tax FAQ
20Corporate Income Tax FAQ
21Dirigo Business Incentives
22Workforce Support
23Maine May 2023 OEWS
24Maine State Plan
25Electricians Examining Board
26Electrical Permit
27Battery Recycling in Maine
28Hazardous Waste / Universal Waste
29Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest Guidance
30Maine Electricity Profile 2024
3129 CFR 1910.333
3229 CFR 1910.147
33Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling FAQ
34Section 609 Technician Training
35Transporting Lithium Batteries
36Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Safety
37xEV High-Voltage Safety Certifications
38Franchise Rule
39National Automotive Service Task Force
40Clean Vehicle Credit Terminations
41Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit
42Rivian Service Locations
43Tesla Service Center—Portland Status
44Hybrid Vehicle Services
45Electric and Hybrid Service
46Darling’s EV Service
47Tesla-Certified Collision Centers
48EV and Hybrid Vehicles and Service
49EVS Transparent SVG Logo
50EVS Maine Decision Model
51EVS artifact provenance—widget_stock_cardReturn bounded reviewed rows for stock_card.
52EVS artifact provenance—widget_share_cardReturn bounded reviewed rows for share_card.
53EVS artifact provenance—widget_ports_cardReturn bounded reviewed rows for ports_card.
54EVS artifact provenance—widget_payback_cardReturn bounded reviewed rows for payback_card.
55EVS artifact provenance—widget_stock_chartReturn bounded reviewed rows for stock_chart.
56EVS artifact provenance—widget_adoption_chartReturn bounded reviewed rows for adoption_chart.
57EVS artifact provenance—widget_forecast_chartReturn bounded reviewed rows for forecast_chart.
58EVS artifact provenance—widget_economics_chartReturn bounded reviewed rows for economics_chart.
59EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_decision_summaryReturn bounded reviewed rows for decision_summary_table.
60EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_headline_kpisReturn bounded reviewed rows for headline_kpis_table.
61EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_registered_stockReturn bounded reviewed rows for registered_stock_table.
62EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_adoption_historyReturn bounded reviewed rows for adoption_history_table.
63EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_stock_powertrainReturn bounded reviewed rows for stock_powertrain_table.
64EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_definition_reconciliationReturn bounded reviewed rows for definition_reconciliation_table.
65EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_forecastReturn bounded reviewed rows for forecast_table.
66EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_charging_historyReturn bounded reviewed rows for charging_history_table.
67EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_charger_reliabilityReturn bounded reviewed rows for charger_reliability_table.
68EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_parc_age_serviceReturn bounded reviewed rows for parc_age_service_table.
69EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_tam_sam_somReturn bounded reviewed rows for tam_sam_som_table.
70EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_customer_segmentsReturn bounded reviewed rows for customer_segments_table.
71EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_fleet_segmentsReturn bounded reviewed rows for fleet_segments_table.
72EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_brands_modelsReturn bounded reviewed rows for brands_models_table.
73EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_oem_competitorsReturn bounded reviewed rows for oem_competitors_table.
74EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_independent_competitorsReturn bounded reviewed rows for independent_competitors_table.
75EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_regionsReturn bounded reviewed rows for regions_table.
76EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_consumer_incentivesReturn bounded reviewed rows for consumer_incentives_table.
77EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_business_incentivesReturn bounded reviewed rows for business_incentives_table.
78EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_tax_snapshotReturn bounded reviewed rows for tax_snapshot_table.
79EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_entity_licensingReturn bounded reviewed rows for entity_licensing_table.
80EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_labourReturn bounded reviewed rows for labour_table.
81EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_hv_safetyReturn bounded reviewed rows for hv_safety_table.
82EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_battery_wasteReturn bounded reviewed rows for battery_waste_table.
83EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_data_consumerReturn bounded reviewed rows for data_consumer_table.
84EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_service_portfolioReturn bounded reviewed rows for service_portfolio_table.
85EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_operating_modelReturn bounded reviewed rows for operating_model_table.
86EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_franchise_modelReturn bounded reviewed rows for franchise_model_table.
87EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_annual_scenariosReturn bounded reviewed rows for annual_scenarios_table.
88EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_pilot_scenariosReturn bounded reviewed rows for pilot_scenarios_table.
89EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_risksReturn bounded reviewed rows for risks_table.
90EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_mitigationsReturn bounded reviewed rows for mitigations_table.
91EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_plan_90_dayReturn bounded reviewed rows for plan_90_day_table.
92EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_gatesReturn bounded reviewed rows for gates_table.
93EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_methodologyReturn bounded reviewed rows for methodology_table.
94EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_data_gapsReturn bounded reviewed rows for data_gaps_table.
95EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_source_auditReturn bounded reviewed rows for source_audit_table.

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Maine.

Executive summary

Headline market indicators

BEV/PHEV stock history

Sales and adoption history

Powertrain mix

Definition reconciliation

2030 EV scenarios

Charging infrastructure

Charging diligence

Vehicle parc age and service demand

TAM / SAM / SOM controls

Customer segments

Fleet segments

Leading brands and models

OEM competitors

Independent competitors

Priority cities and regions

Consumer incentives

Business and investment incentives

Tax snapshot

Licensing, consumer and franchise controls

Labour and skills

High-voltage safety

Battery and waste

Data and consumer controls

Recommended service portfolio

Operating model

Franchise model

Annual economics

90-day pilot economics

Risks

Mitigations

90-day entry plan

Explicit go / no-go gates

Methodology

Data gaps

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