MileageSmart Testimonials
Aaron, 2021 Nissan Leaf, Ferrisburgh
“I didn’t think I would go for an electric car when I started looking for a new vehicle. MileageSmart and Green Mountain Power offered some great incentives and off peak power rates. This car fits my lifestyle and budget. It’s great to not have to worry about the price of gas going up.”
Louis, 2019 Lexus UX 250h, Saint Albans
“The MileageSmart team is so great to work with. The whole process was so easy, and it was a great experience. I was able to buy a much better vehicle with the financial help that MileageSmart provided. I can't say enough about how patient and helpful the MileageSmart team was and also Michelle Parent at Berlin City Kia. Thank you so much!”
Alexander, 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid, Burlington
“There was very good communication from the folks at MileageSmart and the process was super simple. I'm so grateful, as I am a new father and this program really helped me and my family.”
Rachel, 2017 Kia Niro, Richmond
“Without MileageSmart, we would not have been able to afford a newer car with better gas mileage. We are now able to cut down our costs - this is exactly what we needed right now!”
Wendee, 2015 BMW i3, Essex Junction
“We are so happy with our i3! The MileageSmart program is wonderful! It is a simple and easy application with a fast turnaround time. It helped to make our electric car affordable for us. We love our new (to us) car which has allowed us to save money in gas expenses and we are also helping the environment by reducing our family’s carbon footprint.”
Dustin, 2011 Toyota Prius, Saint Albans
“As an on the go family from St. Albans with jobs in Williston, we tend to put on a lot of miles. For years I’ve always wanted to own a more fuel efficient vehicle but it wasn’t possible due to the high re-sale values and higher upfront costs. Thanks to the MileageSmart Program I was able to get a 2011 Prius, at a price that worked for our working class family and in just a few months I have cut my gas bill in half and have significantly reduced my carbon footprint. If your looking to get an eco-friendly vehicle, MileageSmart can help you!”
Ben, 2018 Chevrolet Bolt, South Burlington
"Buying used is a great way to save money, and this is one of the few used EV rebates out there which makes an unattainable car a reality for people that want a good price for an all electric car. This program made a dream a reality very quickly. I've always wanted an EV, but I figured I would have to wait 2-4 years. When I came across MileageSmart, it really let me start shopping. Thanks again!"
Beth, 2017 Toyota Prius Prime, Danby
"I had to replace my aging vehicle and wanted to get more "electric" about it to help meet my personal environmental activist goals. Thanks to MileageSmart, this self-employed musician senior citizen was able to finance a vehicle through the VSECU with payments I could afford. Because I took the leap to invest in solar at my home a few years back, the first 30 miles of every trip I make is powered by the sun! Thank you, MileageSmart."
Rob, 2019 Hyundai Ioniq, Burlington
“I wouldn’t have bought this beautiful car if it weren’t for the 25% from MileageSmart. I love this car! It’s by far the nicest one I’ve owned, and it’s getting me an average of 52 MPG. Go green, Vermont!”
Keith, 2019 Hyundai Kona EV, Weston
I am thrilled with my new car which I charge with my garage roof-mounted 45-panel solar PV array and new Level 2 charger from GMP. I have you and your incentive program to thank for my new-to-me EV!
Wes, 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In, Winooski
Even though there's no such thing as a manual transmission Prius, the MileageSmart program is absolutely clutch! I had been commuting 20 miles to a new job by bicycle, which is one thing in the autumn, and another matter entirely in the winter. I knew I needed to get a car, and if I was going to make that jump, I wanted to get something more reliable and fuel efficient. But cars like that had always been outside my budget. That's where MileageSmart came in - they worked seamlessly with a used car dealer to knock 25% off the cost of a high-quality 2012 Prius plug-in with less than 100k miles. Highly recommend!"
Frank, 2017 Nissan Leaf, Burlington
“I LOVE my ‘new’ Leaf. As the owner of the Vermont Leaf Company, it represents my work so well: being eco friendly, clean, fun, independent, and understated. This car has more technology than I have ever had before, more than the dealer had shown me, and I am still discovering wonderful features about it. I married late in life, and although I am at retirement age, I have a daughter who has just been accepted as a university freshman. I bought her an e-bike, and thought "Gee, I'd like one of those" and got one for me. Between the car and bikes I hope our family is making a statement that becomes contagious since I would dearly love to leave a better planet for my child than the one I found.”
Charlie, 2011 Toyota Prius, Westford
“After driving a car that got 20 miles per gallon for several years, I was ready to get something that was more fuel efficient; both to reduce my carbon footprint and to save money on gas. Unfortunately as a recent college graduate, I didn’t have the money to buy a new, or even recently made hybrid or electric vehicle. Luckily, MileageSmart helped me find a vehicle with good gas mileage and payed 25% of the cost of the vehicle which made it affordable for me. My new (used) 2011 Prius gets 41-44 mpg, handles the dirt roads well, and I couldn’t be happier! Thank you MileageSmart!”
Cara, 2016 Toyota Prius, Montpelier
“I am so grateful for MileageSmart . The program helped me purchase a much newer, nicer, and more efficient car than I would have been able to do on my own. I downsized from a minivan, so the gas savings are huge, and having a newer car, I am spending much less on maintenance than I would have if I bought an older model. I love looking at my trip summaries, noting my high mpg, and learning to drive in more efficient ways through this process. I am also relieved to be lightening my environmental impact a bit. Thank you MileageSmart!”
Harold, 2019 Nissan Leaf, Cambridge
“MileageSmart provided the means for me to get a newer, reliable vehicle for my family. Living in rural Vermont, our vehicle is incredibly important for both, work and play; and thanks to the great program at MileageSmart, we're able to keep doing both while also decreasing our environmental impact at the same time!”
Rebecca, 2019 Nissan Leaf, East Fairfield
“MileageSmart was very responsive, clear, and had quick turnaround. They didn't make us jump through hoops for a very generous contribution towards the purchase of an EV. It felt so easy and honestly just made me love Vermont even more than I already did. I've never had a better experience with a program in my life!”
Ken, 2020 Nissan Leaf, Lake Elmore
“The program was extremely helpful with allowing me to purchase a cleaner driving car. The money toward the down payment made the monthly payment something that I could afford. Most likely I would not have been able to take this step if it wasn't for the MileageSmart Program.”
Christy, 2012 Toyota Prius, Cabot
“MileageSmart is a great opportunity for people of our income level to have access to a car that was a step up from what we can afford. Otherwise, we could easily have ended up in a car that wasn't much better than the un-inspectable car we were attempting to retire.”
Deb, 2008 Toyota Prius, Saint Albans
“Dear “Team”, I can’t thank you enough for the amazing opportunity and the amazing expediency your group has performed in order to get me into a hybrid. I have a car I’ve dreamed about owning and all because of your program. Your responses have been amazingly fast and I’m now the proud owner of a Toyota Prius! I’m so proud to be able to do my part to have a fuel efficient and ecological car!”
Carrie, 2020 Toyota Prius Prime, Shoreham
“The ability for modest income folks to access ownership of high mileage environmentally nurturing transportation is a key component to attaining the desirable goal of a fossil-free (or very low fossil usage) civilization. The MileageSmart program is the perfect tool for both personal hopes and community betterment.”
Jenevra, 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid, Hartland
“As a recent graduate I assumed that a hybrid car would be out of my budget. I was looking at other used models of regular gas cars when I heard about the MileageSmart Program–and I'm so glad I did! The program allowed me to buy an affordable car that I love. The gas mileage saves me money and makes me feel a little better about my carbon footprint.”
Naomi, 2017 Kia Soul EV, Bristol
“I have bought a number of cars over the years and found it to be a complicated and stressful process. MileageSmart helped me every step of the way, telling me how much the vehicle was worth and other pertinent information. The dealership worked closely with the MileageSmart team, making sure that we were in full compliance with the program. It made a substantial difference having someone to work with who had the expertise to make everything come together. I am quite happy with the car and very appreciative of the MileageSmart program.”
Olga, 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Hinesburg
“The MileageSmart team is so knowledgeable, kind, reliable, and supportive during the whole process. I really appreciated the professionalism, efficiency and prompt response during the negotiation and purchasing process. This program is amazing and it made it possible for my family to find a reliable vehicle that fits our needs during this challenging time.”
Olivia, 2007 Toyota Prius, Fairlee
“This program makes energy efficient cars attainable for lower income families. I was initially discouraged to see how expensive these vehicles were, but this program enabled me to find an affordable, high-efficiency car that fit within my budget. I couldn't be happier!”
Amanda, 2017 Toyota Prius, Brattleboro
“I was able to buy a car that was out of my price range because this program brought it within reach. I feel great about supporting a VT dealer and a VT bank through a VT program. I felt emotionally supported by both the dealer and the program, which is a very helpful feeling when you are overwhelmed by the need for a new vehicle and have had past or present financial trauma that makes it hard to feel confident about a big purchase. Knowing the program had already vetted the vehicle and the dealer gave me confidence to reach out for more information and eventually buy it.”
Aly, 2015 Toyota Prius, Barre
“I love my new Prius! Thanks to MileageSmart, I was able to buy a car that gets 50mpg and save, save, save, The team was so easy to work with and made the process enjoyable. Thanks, MileageSmart!”
Jean Marie, 2019 Kia Niro, East Hardwick
“The Mileage Smart program gave me the opportunity to get a newer car within my price range. This will hopefully result in more secure transportation for a longer time. It was an efficient straight forward process. I am happy to have great gas mileage too!”
Wade, 2015 Toyota Prius, Isle la Motte
“I used this program to purchase a 2015 Prius. I went from 25mpg to 50mpg and I couldn't have done it without this program! Thank you so much!”
Denise, 2019 Toyota Prius Prime, Bennington
“MileageSmart gives lower and middle income Vermonters the ability to purchase a dependable green car. It gets old gas guzzlers off the road and replaces them with the opportunity to have an all electric or hybrid. I would not have been able to do this without the 20% incentive, and I now have lower car payment with a lower interest rate than my previous car. It is an opportunity of a lifetime for me. I will pay it forward.”