The California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA) provides a sales and use tax exclusion for qualified manufacturers of advanced transportation products, components, or systems that reduce pollution and energy use and promote economic development. Incentives are not available after June 30, 2016.
Incentives
Incentives
These incentives are subject to change and users are encouraged to inquire directly with incentive administrators. The information on this page should not be viewed as an official or legally binding document. Other requirements or exceptions may apply. For more detailed information, please consult an IRS tax representative and/or official IRS publications.
Visit this page for information about vehicle eligibility for the Federal Clean Vehicle Tax Credit.
Select your location to learn more about incentives for the purchase and ownership of an electric car. EV incentives may include financial incentives such as tax credits and other rebates, free parking, access to high occupancy commuter lanes, insurance and utility incentives.
Financial Incentive
HOV
Insurance Incentive
Parking Incentive
Private Charging Incentive
Utility Incentive
Incentive Administrator: California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA)
Incentive: Financial Incentive
The San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District (SLOAPCD) administers the Clean Air Fund, to provide grants for qualified air quality improvement projects located in San Luis Obispo County. SLOAPCD funds projects to significantly reduce emissions impacts or support innovative air pollution reduction technologies, including the purchase of alternative fuel school buses or alternative fuel infrastructure development. For more information, see the SLOAPCD Clean Air Incentives website.
Incentive Administrator: San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District (SLOAPCD)
Incentive: Financial Incentive
Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) offers rebates of up to $4,000 to residential, commercial, and public agency customers for the purchase of new or used EVs or electric motorcycles.
CCCE offers a rebate of up to $10,000 for Level 2 EVSE installed at homes or workplaces. For more information, see the CCCE "Electrify Your Ride website.
Incentive Administrator: Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE)
Incentive: Utility Incentive
The MCEv Program offers a $3,500 rebate for the purchase or lease of a new EV for income-qualifying customers. To be eligible for the rebate, an applicant must live in MCE’s service area, be a MCE customer, and meet at least one of the qualifying income requirements. For more information, including how to apply, see the MCE EV Rebates website.
Incentive Administrator: MCE
Incentive: Utility Incentive
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) administers the Drive Clean! Rebate Program, which provides rebates for the purchase or lease of eligible new vehicles, including qualified natural gas, propane, and plug-in electric vehicles. The program offers rebates of up to $3,000, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis for residents and businesses located in the SJVAPCD that purchase a qualified vehicle on or after March 15, 2012.
City/Cities: San Joaquin Valley
Incentive Administrator: San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD)
Incentive: Financial Incentive
The California Energy Commission (CEC) administers the Clean Transportation Program (Program) to provide financial incentives for businesses, vehicle and technology manufacturers, workforce training partners, fleet owners, consumers, and academic institutions with the goal of developing and deploying alternative and renewable fuels and advanced transportation technologies. The CEC must prepare and adopt an annual Investment Plan for the Program to establish funding priorities and opportunities that reflect program goals and to describe how program funding will complement other public and private investments. For more information, see the Program website. (Reference California Health and Safety Code 44270-44274.7 and California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Chapter 8.1)
Incentive Administrator: California Energy Commission (CEC)
Incentive: Financial Incentive
The Motor Vehicle Registration Fee Program (Program) provides funding for projects that reduce air pollution from on- and off-road vehicles. Eligible projects include purchasing AFVs and developing alternative fueling infrastructure. Contact local air districts and see the Programwebsite for more information about available grant funding and distribution from the Program. (Reference California Health and Safety Code44220 (b))
Incentive Administrator: CARB
Incentive: Financial Incentive
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District administers the Public Benefit Grant Program, which provides funding to cities, counties, special districts (such as water districts and irrigation districts), and public educational institutions for the purchase of new AFVs, including electric, hybrid electric, natural gas, and propane vehicles. The maximum grant amount allowed per vehicle is $20,000, with a limit of $100,000 per agency per year. Projects are considered on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, see the Public Benefit Grant Programwebsite.
Incentive Administrator: San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
Incentive: Financial Incentive
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) offers grants for the purchase of new zero-emission buses to replace old gasoline, diesel, compressed natural gas, or propane buses. Grants are available in the following amounts:
Electric Transit Bus
$180,000
Fuel Cell Transit Bus
$400,000
Electric School Bus
$400,000
Electric School Bus (ARB non-compliant)
$380,000
Electric Shuttle Bus
$160,000
Non-compliant school buses are vehicles that are not compliant with the ARB Truck and Bus Regulation. Eligible applicants include owners of transit, school, and shuttle buses. Grants are awarded on a first-come, first served basis. The program is funded by California’s portion of the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust. For more information, including program guidance and application, see the ARB’s Volkswagen Settlement website.
Incentive Administrator: California Air Resources Board (CARB)
Incentive: Financial Incentive
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) offers a discounted Residential Time-of-Use rate for electricity used for plug-in electric vehicle charging and natural gas vehicle (NGV) home fueling appliances. Special rates are also available for natural gas that residential customers compress using home fueling appliances.
Incentive Administrator: Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
Incentive: Utility Incentive
The El Dorado County Air Quality Management District (AQMD) offers rebates of up to $1,000 to residents toward the purchase or lease of a new zero emission vehicle or partial zero emission vehicle, as defined by the California Air Resources Board. To qualify, vehicles must be owned or leased for at least three years within El Dorado County. For more information, see the AQMD Grants and Incentives website.
City/Cities: El Dorado County
Incentive Administrator: El Dorado County Air Quality Management District (AQMD
Incentive: Financial Incentive
PWP provides rebates of $3,000 per port for commercial, workplace, multi-unit dwelling (MUD), and fleet customers for the installation of networked Level 2 EVSE, or rebates of $1,500 per port for non-networked Level 2 EVSE. PWP also provides rebates of $6,000 for the installation of direct-current (DC) fast EVSE or Level 2 EVSE installed at select sites. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including how to apply, see the PWP Commercial Electric Vehicle and Charger Incentive Program website.
City/Cities: Pasadena
Incentive Administrator: Pasadena Water and Power (PWP)
Incentive: Utility Incentive
Commercial Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebates - TID
Turlock Irrigation District (TID) offers commercial customers a rebate for the purchase or lease of a qualifying new or used PEV. Rebates are available in the following amounts:
Vehicle Category Rebate Amounts
Light-Duty $500
Medium-Duty $1,500
Heavy-Duty $5,000
School Bus $5,000
Customers may also be eligible for a $1,000 rebate per Level 2 EVSE. Up to ten rebates may be claimed for PEVs and EVSE per commercial account, respectively. For more information, including vehicle category details and eligibility requirements, see the TID Commercial Electric Vehicles Rebates website.
Incentive Administrator: Turlock Irrigation District (TID)
Incentive: Financial Incentive
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) offers grants to income-qualifying individuals for the purchase or lease of a new or pre-owned EV, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), or fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV). EVs and FCEVs are eligible for grants of up to $7,500 and PHEVs are eligible for grants of up to $7,000. Applicants may also be eligible to receive a grant of up to $2,000 for the purchase and installation of a Level 2 EV charging station. For more information, including income requirements, see the Clean Vehicle Assistance Program website.
Incentive Administrator: CARB
Incentive: Financial Incentive
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) offers rebates for the purchase of electric fleet vehicles. Applicants are limited to 25 vehicle rebates per site. EV rebates are available in the following amounts:
Transit Buses and Class 8 vehicles: Up to $9,000 per vehicle
Transportation refrigeration units, truck stop electrification, airport ground support equipment, and forklifts : Up to $3,000 per vehicle
School buses, local delivery trucks, and other vehicles : Up to $4,000 per vehicle
Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the PG&E EV Fleet Program website.
Incentive Administrator: PG&E
Incentive: Financial Incentive, Utility Incentive
SIEA residential customers a $500 rebate for the purchase of qualified EVs. For more information, including how to apply, see the SIEA Electric Vehicle Education website.
Incentive Administrator: San Isabel Electric Association (SIEA)
Incentive: Financial Incentive, Utility Incentive
Qualified Sonoma Clean Power (SCP) customers are eligible to receive a free EVSE that can be connected to Wi-Fi and communicate with the SCP GridSavvy Community. Customers are responsible for shipping and installation costs. Customers may also receive $5 per month for connecting the EVSE to the GridSavvy Community. Other terms and conditions may apply. For more information, including frequently asked questions, see SCP's GridSavvy website.
Incentive Administrator: Sonoma Clean Power
Incentive: Utility Incentive
The California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP), funded by the California Energy Commission, provides guidance and funding for local governments and organizations to develop and implement EVSE incentive programs that help meet regional needs for Level 2 and direct current (DC) fast chargers. CALeVIP evaluates proposed EVSE incentive programs and solicits input from stakeholders to guide the development and implementation of the programs. CALeVIP also provides the incentive funding for each program. For more information, see the CALeVIP website.
Incentive Administrator: California Energy Commission (CEC)
Incentive: Financial Incentive
The San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) Power Your Drive for Fleets program installs or incentivizes medium- and heavy-duty EVSE infrastructure for commercial customers. Customers may apply for a no-cost installation by SDG&E, with SDG&E owning the infrastructure up to the charging station, or customers may apply for rebate of up to 80% the cost of installing the infrastructure from the meter to the charging station. Additionally, transit agencies, school districts, and some private fleets in disadvantaged communities are eligible for a rebate up to 50% the cost of the charger purchase. For more information, including eligibility and additional program details, see the SDG&E Power Your Drive for Fleets website.
Incentive Administrator: San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
Incentive: Financial Incentive
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District administers the Charge Up! Program, which provides funding for public agencies and businesses for the purchase and installation of new, publicly accessible EVSE. A single port Level 2 station is eligible for up to $5,000 per unit, a dual port Level 2 station may receive up to $6,000 per unit, and, with a 30% minimum cost share, a direct current fast charger may receive up to $25,000 per unit. There is an annual funding cap of $50,000 per applicant. For more information, including application requirements and restrictions, see the Charge Up! Program website.
Incentive Administrator: San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
Incentive: Financial Incentive
Pacific Gas & Electric’s (PG&E) EV Fleet Program offers competitive incentives to facilitate the installation of EVSE for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fleets. PG&E offers dedicated electrical infrastructure design and construction services and reduced costs for electrical infrastructure work. Sites located in disadvantaged communities may be eligible to receive a rebate for the purchase of the EVSE. Eligible electric fleet vehicles include transit or school buses, medium-duty vehicles, forklifts, truck stop electrification, transportation refrigeration units, port cargo trucks, airport ground support equipment, or other Class 8 vehicles. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, see the PG&E EV Fleet Program website.
Incentive Administrator: PG&E
Incentive: Utility Incentive
The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) may provide funding for pilot utility programs to install EVSE at school facilities, other educational institutions, and state parks or beaches. Priority must be given to locations in disadvantaged communities, as defined by the California Environmental Protection Agency. For more information, see the PUC project guidance and the PUC Zero Emission Vehicles website. (Reference California Public Utilities Code 740.13-740.14)
Incentive Administrator: California Public Utilities Commission (PUC)
Incentive: Financial Incentive
AMP provides rebates of up to $500 to residential customers toward the purchase of Level 2 EVSE. Customers may apply for multiple rebates at a time. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, see the AMP Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charger website.
City/Cities: Alameda
Incentive Administrator: Alameda Municipal Power (AMP)
Incentive: Financial Incentive, Utility Incentive
GWP provides rebates to commercial and residential customers toward the purchase of Level 2 EVSE. Commercial customers who purchase and install EVSE can receive up to $2,000 for each charger and up to four rebates. Residential customers who install a charger can receive up to $500. Applications must be submitted no later than four months from the date of purchase. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted. For program guidelines and application materials, see the GWP Electric Vehicles website.
City/Cities: Glendale
Incentive Administrator: Glendale Water and Power (GWP)
Incentive: Financial Incentive, Utility Incentive
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee's (MSRC) Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Incentive Pilot Program offers rebates of up to $250 towards the purchase of a qualified residential Level 2 EVSE. Additional rebates of up to $250 are available for low-income residents. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis to residents within the SCAQMD jurisdiction. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including application guidelines, see the Residential EV Charging Incentive Pilot Program website.
Incentive Administrator: South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
Incentive: Financial Incentive, Utility Incentive
Anaheim Public Utilities provides rebates of up to $500 for residential, commercial, and industrial customers that install EVSE at their home or business. Eligible expenses include the cost of the charger and installation. Anaheim Public Utilities will also pay for any associated permit fees. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including how to apply, see the Plug-In Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate Program website.
City/Cities: Anaheim
Incentive Administrator: Anaheim Public Utilities
Incentive: Financial Incentive, Utility Incentive
Azusa Light & Water offers a $150 rebate to customers for the purchase of an ENERGY STAR certified Level 2 EVSE. For more information, see Azusa’s Plug-in Electric Vehicles website.
Incentive Administrator: Azusa Light & Water
Incentive: Utility Incentive
BWP provides rebates to commercial and residential customers toward the purchase of Level 2 EVSE. Commercial customers who purchase and install EVSE can receive up to $2,000 for each charger and up to four rebates per fiscal year. Residential customers who install a charger can receive up to $500 and will be placed on BWP's time-of-use electric rate. Applications must be submitted no later than four months from the date of purchase. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted. For program guidelines and application materials, see the Charging Station Rebate website.
Incentive Administrator: Burbank Water and Power (BWP)
Incentive: Financial Incentive, Utility Incentive
PWP provides rebates of $600 for residential customers towards the installation of a WiFi enabled EVSE, or $200 towards the installation of a non-WiFi enabled EVSE. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including how to apply, see the PWP Residential Electric Vehicle and Charger Incentive Program website.
Incentive Administrator: Pasadena Water and Power (PWP)
Incentive: Financial Incentive, Utility Incentive
SIEA offers residential customers a $500 rebate for the purchase and installation of Level 2 EVSE. For more information, including how to apply, see the SIEA Electric Vehicle Education website.
Incentive Administrator: San Isabel Electric Association (SIEA)
Incentive: Financial Incentive, Utility Incentive
Liberty Utilities offers residential customers a rebate of $1,500 and commercial customers a rebate of $2,500 for the purchase and installation of EVSE at their home or small business. For more information, see Liberty’s Electric Vehicle Program website.
Incentive Administrator: Liberty Utilities
Incentive: Financial Incentive
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) offers rebates for commercial customers to purchase and install Level 2 EVSE and direct current (DC) fast chargers at their business. Eligible applicants may receive up to $120,000 per project for public access DC fast chargers and up to $1,500 per Level 2 EVSE installed at multi-unit dwellings or workplaces. Up to 20 Level 2 EVSE may be installed per business location. For more information, including how to apply, see the SMUD Business Electric Vehicles website.
City/Cities: Sacramento
Incentive Administrator: SMUD
Incentive: Financial Incentive, Utility Incentive
The Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program (Program) provides incentives to cover the incremental cost of purchasing engines and equipment that are cleaner than required by law. Eligible projects include heavy-duty fleet modernization, light-duty vehicle replacements and retrofits, idle reduction technology, off-road vehicle and equipment purchases, and alternative fuel and electric vehicle infrastructure projects. The Program provides funds for significant near-term reductions in nitrogen oxide emissions, reactive organic gases, and particulate matter emissions. Funding is available until January 1, 2024. The California Air Resources Board, in consultation with local air districts, must convene working groups to evaluate the Program's policies and goals.
Contact local air districts and see the Program website for more information about grant funding availability and distribution.
(Reference California Health and Safety Code 44275-44299.2)
Point of Contact
Diesel Hotline
California Air Resources Board
Phone: (866) 6DIESEL (634-3735)
8666diesel@arb.ca.gov
Incentive Administrator: CARB
Incentive: Financial Incentive
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) administers the Air Quality Investment Program (AQIP). AQIP provides funding to allow employers within SCAQMD's jurisdiction to make annual investments into an administered fund to meet employers' emissions reduction targets. The revenues collected are used to fund alternative mobile source emissions and trip reduction programs, including alternative fuel vehicle projects, on an on-going basis. Programs such as low emission, alternative fuel, or zero emission vehicle procurement and old vehicle scrapping may be considered for funding. For more information, including current requests for proposals and funding opportunities, see the AQIP website.
Point of Contact
Vasken Yardemian
Program Supervisor
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Phone: (909) 396-3296
vyardemian@aqmd.gov
http://www.aqmd.gov/home/programs/business/business-detail?title=air-quality-investment-program
Incentive Administrator: South Coast Air Quality Management District
Incentive: Financial Incentive
Southern California Edison's (SCE) Charge Ready Program offers rebates for commercial customers towards the purchase and installation of a minimum of ten Level 1 or Level 2 EVSE, or a minimum of five Level 1 or Level 2 EVSE in disadvantaged communities. To qualify, customers must own, lease, or operate a site where vehicles are typically parked for at least four hours. Eligible expenses include the costs associated with electrical upgrades and part or all of the costs of the EVSE and installation. Rebate amounts vary. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including application guidelines, see the Charge Ready Program website.
Incentive Administrator: SCE
Incentive: Financial Incentive, Utility Incentive
Farmers Insurance offers 10% discount on all major coverages for those who drive hybrids and other alternative fuel vehicles.
Gas-electric hybrids, electric vehicles, and dedicated compressed natural gas, ethanol, methanol or propane vehicles qualify. A complete VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is required to validate vehicle eligibility. True eligibility can only be determined by visiting the website of the organization providing the incentive.
Incentive Administrator: Farmers Insurance
Incentive: Insurance Incentive
Important Information About Tax Credits:
All-electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell electric vehicles purchased new in 2023 or after may be eligible for a federal income tax credit of up to $7,500. Visit this page for information about vehicle eligibility.
The availability of the credit will depend on several factors, including the vehicle's MSRP, its final assembly location, battery component and/or critical minerals sourcing, and your modified adjusted gross income (AGI).
Qualified vehicles purchased before 2023 may be eligible for a similar tax credit of up to $7,500.
Pre-owned vehicles purchased in 2023 or after are eligible for a tax credit of up to $4,000.
State and/or local tax incentives may also apply.
The information on this page applies to the Clean Vehicle Credit available to individuals and businesses. For details about the credit available to businesses and non-profit organizations, see Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit (IRS).
Note: Some qualified manufacturers have yet to submit information on eligible vehicles that meet the requirements for vehicles placed in service on or after April 18, 2023. Please check back for updated information.
More information available here
Incentive Administrator: IRS
Incentive: Financial Incentive
Hybrid vehicles insured in California are now eligible to receive a 5% discount on certain coverages. GoElectricDrive provides general eligibility and information for California incentives. True eligibility can only be determined by visiting the website of the organization providing the incentive.
Incentive Administrator: Geico Insurance
Incentive: Insurance Incentive
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) administers the Truck Replacement Program, which provides funding for fleets to replace old vehicles with lower emitting vehicles or to purchase new zero emission, hybrid, or low oxides of nitrogen (NOx) vehicles. Funding is available for the following projects:
Replacement of model year (MY) 2009 or older diesel trucks with new trucks that meet or exceed the 2010 NOx emissions standard;
Replacement of MY 2010 or newer trucks with new zero emission, hybrid, or low NOx trucks; and
Purchase of new zero emission, hybrid, or low NOx trucks.
Incentive amounts vary by weight class and fuel type. Fleets may receive up to 35% of the vehicle cost for new diesel trucks. To qualify, eligible trucks for replacement must be garaged in the SJVAPCD and have operated at least 75% of the time in California and 50% of the time in the SJVAPCD for the previous two years. New replacement trucks must be operated in California 90% to 100% of the time and within the SJVAPCD 50% of the time. For more information, including application requirements, see the SJVAPCD Truck Replacement Program website.
City/Cities: San Joaquin Valley
Incentive Administrator: The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD)
Incentive: Financial Incentive
The Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program (Program) provides funding for projects that reduce emissions from freight movement in the state, including heavy-duty truck replacement, repower, or retrofit; and truck stop electrification infrastructure development. For more information about funding application opportunities, see the Program website. (Reference California Health and Safety Code 39625-39627.5)
Point of Contact
Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program
California Air Resources Board
Phone: (916) 44-GOODS (444-6637)
gmbond@arb.ca.gov
http://www.arb.ca.gov/gmbond
Incentive Administrator: CARB
Incentive: Financial Incentive
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) offers grants for the replacement of eligible class 8 heavy-duty vehicles with ZEVs. Grants may cover up to 75% of non-government project costs and up to 100% of government project costs; up to $2,700,000 total. Eligible vehicles include freight trucks, drayage trucks, waste haulers, dump trucks, and concrete mixers. Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. The program is funded by California’s portion of the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust. For more information, including program guidance and application, see the California Air Resources Board’s Volkswagen Settlement website.
Incentive Administrator: South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
Incentive: Financial Incentive
Compressed natural gas, hydrogen, electric, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles meeting specified California and federal emissions standards and affixed with a California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Clean Air Vehicle sticker may use HOV lanes regardless of the number of occupants in the vehicle. DMV issues Red Clean Air Vehicle stickers to applicants that have not already been issued a White or Green Clean Air Vehicle sticker, with the exception of the instances mentioned below. Stickers are valid through the following dates:
Stickers issued for Model Year 2004 or earlier vehicles, regardless of the issue date, expire January 1, 2019;
Stickers issued before March 1, 2018, expire January 1, 2019;
Stickers issued between March 1, 2018, and January 1, 2019, expire January 1, 2022;
Stickers issued on or after March 1, 2018, for a vehicle that had previously been issued a sticker between January 1, 2017, and March 1, 2018, expire January 1, 2022; and
Stickers issued on or after January 1, 2019, expire January 1, 2023.
DMV may issue stickers on or after January 1, 2020, only for applicants that have a household income at or below 80% of the state median income, which will expire January 1, 2024. The California Department of Transportation must publish a report between January 1, 2023, and June 1, 2023, detailing the number of stickers issued under this program.
Vehicles with stickers are also eligible for reduced rates on or exemptions from toll charges imposed on HOT lanes. For more information and restrictions, including a list of qualifying vehicles, see the California Air Resources Board Carpool Lane Use Stickers website.
(Reference Senate Bill 957, 2018, and California Vehicle Code 5205.5 and 21655.9)
Incentive Administrator: California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Incentive: HOV
Through the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) and Low NOx Engine Incentives, the California Air Resources Board provides vouchers to eligible fleets to reduce the incremental cost of qualified electric, hybrid, or natural gas trucks and buses at the time of purchase. Vouchers are available on a first-come, first-served basis and range from $2,000 to $300,000. Only fleets that operate vehicles in California are eligible. For more information, including a list of qualified vehicles and other requirements, see the HVIP website.
Incentive Administrator: California Air Resources Board
Incentive: Financial Incentive
The California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA) must develop and implement a purchasing assistance program for medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) ZEV fleets. CPCFA must consult with stakeholders to design a program that provides financial support and technical assistance to fleet managers deploying MHD ZEVs. CPCFA must designate high-priority fleets, considering implications for climate change, pollution, environmental justice, and post-COVID economy recovery. A minimum of 75% of financing products must be directed towards operators of MHD ZEV fleets whose fleets directly impact, or operate in, underserved communities. CPCFA must establish the program by January 1, 2023, and provide annual reports on program outcomes to the California Air Resources Board. (Reference Senate Bill 372, 2021)
Incentive Administrator: California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA)
Incentive: Financial Incentive
San Diego Gas & Electric's (SDG&E) Power Your Drive program provides EVSE equipment, installation, and maintenance support for MUDs and workplaces in the SDG&E territory. Site hosts must make a one-time participation payment and be able to dedicate at least five parking spaces at residential locations or at least ten parking spaces at workplaces for EVSE. MUDs and workplaces located in disadvantaged communities may qualify for the program at no cost to the site host. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including how to apply, see the Power Your Drive website.
City/Cities: San Diego
Incentive Administrator: SDG&E
Incentive: Parking Incentive, Utility Incentive
MCE provides installation support and funding for installation of approved EVSE at MUD and workplaces in MCE territory. To qualify, facilities must install at least two charging ports. Eligible expenses include the cost of installation and a portion of the EVSE unit cost, up to $3,000 per port. For more information, including how to apply and eligible EVSE, see the MCE Electric Vehicle Charging & Rates website.
Incentive Administrator: MCE
Incentive: Utility Incentive
Turlock Irrigation District (TID) offers residential customers a $500 rebate for the purchase or lease of a qualifying new or used PEV. Customers may also be eligible for a $300 rebate for the installation of a qualifying Level 2 EVSE. Low-income customers enrolled in the TID CARES Program are eligible for additional rebates of $700 per vehicle and $100 per charger. For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the TID Residential Electric Vehicle Rebates and CARES Program website.
Incentive Administrator: Turlock Irrigation District (TID)
Incentive: Financial Incentive
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) offers lower rates to customers for electricity used to charge PEVs. SDG&E's PEV Time-of-Use rates are available in two variations: EV-TOU-2 bills home and vehicle electricity use on a single meter; and EV-TOU bills vehicle electricity use separately, requiring the installation of a second meter. Lower rates are also available to customers who own a natural gas vehicle and use a qualified compressed natural gas fueling appliance at home.
City/Cities: San Diego
Incentive Administrator: San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
Incentive: Utility Incentive
AMP offers a discounted rate to customers for electricity used to charge PEVs. Discounts vary depending on the gross vehicle weight rating of the vehicle. For more information, see the AMP Electric Vehicle Charging Discount website.
Incentive Administrator: Alameda Municipal Power (AMP)
Incentive: Utility Incentive
Azusa Light & Water offers a $0.05 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) discount for electricity used to charge PEVs during off peak times. Customers must use a minimum of 50 kWh to receive the discount. For more information, see the Azusa Light & Water Schedule EV website.
City/Cities: Azusa
Incentive Administrator: Azusa Light & Water
Incentive: Utility Incentive
BWP offers a discounted rate to residential or multi-family customers for electricity used to charge PEVs. Customers must remain on the PEV time-of-use rate for a minimum of one year. For more information, see the BWP Electric Vehicles website
Incentive Administrator: Burbank Water and Power (BWP)
Incentive: Utility Incentive
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) offers a discounted rate to residential customers for electricity used to charge PEVs. For more information, see the SMUD Time-of-Day Rate website.
City/Cities: Sacramento
Incentive Administrator: SMUD
Incentive: Utility Incentive
Southern California Edison (SCE) offers a discounted rate to customers for electricity used to charge PEVs. Two rate schedules are available for PEV charging during on- and off-peak hours, the Home & Electric Vehicle Plan and the Electric Vehicle Plan.
Incentive Administrator: Southern California Edison (SCE)
Incentive: Utility Incentive
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) offers three discounted pricing plans to residential customers who charge PEVs. Options include time-of-use, whole house, and dedicated meter plans.
City/Cities: Sacramento
Incentive Administrator: Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
Incentive: Utility Incentive
PWP provides rebates of $250 to residential customers who purchase or lease an eligible new or used PEV. An additional $250 is available for eligible PEVs purchased or leased from a Pasadena dealership. Customers participating in PWP’s income-qualifying programs may also qualify for an additional $250 rebate, for a total of $750. Rebates are available for PEVs purchased or leased on or after August 1, 2018. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, see the PWP Residential Electric Vehicle and Charger Incentive Program website.
Incentive Administrator: Pasadena Water and Power (PWP)
Incentive: Financial Incentive, Utility Incentive
BWP offers residential customers a rebate of up to $1,000 for the purchase of a pre-owned PEV. For more information, see the BWP Used Electric Vehicle Rebate website.
Incentive Administrator: Burbank Water and Power (BWP)
Incentive: Financial Incentive
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) offers rebates to businesses for the purchase of new commercial light-, medium-, and heavy-duty PEVs. Rebates are available in the following amounts:
Class 1-2b and passenger vehicles: $750 per vehicle
Class 3-5: $5,000 per vehicle
Class 6-7: $7,000 per vehicle
Class 8 : $15,000 per vehicle
Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including how to apply, see the SMUD Business Electric Vehicle website.
Incentive Administrator: SMUD
Incentive: Financial Incentive, Utility Incentive
Azusa Light & Water offers a TOU rate to residential customers that own or lease a PEV. For more information, see Azusa’s Plug-in Electric Vehicles website.
Incentive Administrator: Azusa Light & Water
Incentive: Private Charging Incentive, Utility Incentive
Liberty Utilities offers residential and commercial customers TOU rates for charging PEVs. For more information, see Liberty’s Electric Vehicle Program website.
Incentive Administrator: Liberty Utilities
Incentive: Financial Incentive
MCE offers residential, MUD, and workplace customers TOU rates for charging PEVs. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, see the MCE Charging Rates website.
Incentive Administrator: MCE
Incentive: Private Charging Incentive
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s (BAAQMD) Clean Cars for All program offers grants up to $9,500 to income-eligible residents to replace a vehicle eligible for retirement with a PEV or FCEV. Eligible vehicles for replacement should have a model year 15 years or older than the current year. Recipients may buy or lease a new or used PEV or FCEV. Grants vary depending on the household income and vehicle technology. Vehicles that are replaced must be turned in at an authorized dismantler.
Individuals that purchase an all-electric vehicle are eligible to receive up to $2,000 for the purchase and installation of a Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment. For more information, including additional eligibility requirements and how to apply, see the BAAQMD Clean Cars for All website.
Incentive Administrator: Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)
Incentive: Financial Incentive
The Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD) offers rebates of up to $1,000 to residents toward the purchase or lease of a new all-electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Additional rebates of up to $1,500 are available for income-eligible residents and rebates of up to $500 for PEVs purchased or leased outside of Antelope Valley. PEVs purchased or leased outside of the AVAQMD jurisdiction are eligible for half of the rebate amount. For more information, including how to apply, see the AVAQMD website.
City/Cities: Antelope Valley
Incentive Administrator: Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District’s (AVAQMD)
Incentive: Financial Incentive
The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) offers rebates to eligible state and local public entities for the purchase of qualified light-duty fleet vehicles. The rebates are for up to $3,500 for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, $4,500 for plug-in electric vehicles, and $7,000 for fuel-cell electric vehicles the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has certified. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Manufacturers must apply to ARB to have their vehicles considered for rebate eligibility. Each entity may receive up to 30 rebates annually and cannot receive CVRP incentives for the same vehicle. Public fleets located in disadvantaged communities are eligible for increased incentives. Funding is only available for qualified fleets located in disadvantaged communities (verified October 2019). For more information, including a list of eligible vehicles, locations, and entities, see the For Public Fleets website. (Reference California Health and Safety Code 44274 and 44258)
Incentive Administrator: State of California
Incentive: Financial Incentive
The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) offers rebates for the purchase or lease of qualified vehicles. Qualified vehicles are light-duty zero emission vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has approved or certified. The rebates are for up to $5,000 for fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), $2,500 for battery electric vehicles, $1,500 for PHEVs, and $900 for zero emission motorcycles. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis to individuals, business owners, and government entities in California that purchase or lease new eligible vehicles. Residents of San Diego County may be eligible for a preapproved rebate through the CVRP Rebate Now pilot. Manufacturers must apply to ARB to have their vehicles included in the CVRP.
Individuals are eligible for the rebate based on gross annual income, as stated on the individual's federal tax return. Individuals with a gross annual income above the following thresholds are only eligible for rebates for FCEVs:
$150,000 for single filers
$204,000 for head-of-household filers
$300,000 for joint filers
For individuals with low and moderate household incomes of less than or equal to 300% of the federal poverty level, rebates are increased by $2,000, for a total rebate amount of up to $7,000. Increased rebates are available for ARB-approved FCEVs, PHEVs, and battery electric vehicles. ARB must provide outreach to low income households and communities to raise awareness about CVRP. Through January 1, 2022, ARB must prioritize rebate payments for low income applicants.
ARB determines annual funding amounts for the CVRP, which is expected to be effective through 2023. ARB must submit a report to the State Legislature on the environmental and economic impacts of the CVRP by December 31, 2018. For more information, including information on income verification, a list of eligible vehicles, and instructions on how to apply, see the CVRP website.
(Reference Assembly Bill 2885, 2018, and California Health and Safety Code 44274 and 44258)
Incentive Administrator: California Air Resources Board (ARB)
Incentive: Financial Incentive
The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) offers rebates for the purchase or lease of qualified vehicles. The rebates offer up to $2,500 for light-duty zero emission and plug-in hybrid vehicles that the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has approved or certified. The rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis to individuals, business owners, and government entities in California that purchase or lease new eligible vehicles. Manufacturers must apply to ARB to have their vehicles included in CVRP. ARB determines annual funding amounts for CVRP, which is expected to be effective through 2023. No later than June 30, 2015, ARB and the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission may adopt revisions to the criteria and requirements for CVRP such as a phase down of the rebate based on cumulative sales levels, eligibility limitations based on income, or other revisions to increase participation rates. For more information, including a list of eligible vehicles and other requirements, see the CVRP website.
Incentive Administrator: Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP)
Incentive: Financial Incentive
PG&E offers residential customers a rebate of $1,000 for the purchase of a pre-owned EV. Low-income residents are eligible for a rebate of up to $4,000. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, see the PG&E Drive Forward Electric website.
Incentive Administrator: Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
Incentive: Financial Incentive
A tax credit is available for the purchase of a new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle that draws propulsion using a traction battery that has at least five kilowatt-hours (kWh) of capacity, uses an external source of energy to recharge the battery, has a gross vehicle weight rating of up to 14,000 pounds, and meets specified emission standards. The minimum credit amount is $2,500, and the credit may be up to $7,500, based on each vehicle's traction battery capacity and the gross vehicle weight rating. The credit will begin to be phased out for each manufacturer in the second quarter following the calendar quarter in which a minimum of 200,000 qualified plug-in electric drive vehicles have been sold by that manufacturer for use in the United States. This tax credit applies to vehicles acquired after December 31, 2009. For more information, including qualifying vehicles and sales by manufacturer, see the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Plug-In Electric Vehicle Credit website. Also refer to IRS Form 8936, which is available via the IRS Forms and Publications website.
Incentive Administrator: IRS
Incentive: Financial Incentive
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Loss Reserve Program financing allows property owners to borrow funds to pay for energy improvements, including purchasing and installing EVSE. The borrower repays the financing over a defined period of time through a special assessment on the property. Local governments in California are authorized to establish PACE programs. Property owners must agree to a contractual assessment on the property tax bill, have a clean property title, and be current on property taxes and mortgages. Financing limits are 15% of the first $700,000 of the property value and 10% of the remaining property value. For more information, see the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority PACE Loss Reserve Program website. (Reference California Public Resources Code26004-26082)
Incentive Administrator: Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)
Incentive: Financial Incentive
Black Hills Energy offers residential customers a $500 rebate for the purchase and installation of a Level 2 EVSE. For more information, including application details, see the Ready EV page.
Incentive Administrator: Black Hills Energy
Incentive: Financial Incentive, Utility Incentive
Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) offers EVSE rebates for school facilities. Participating schools have the option to own, operate, and maintain EVSE, or have PG&E-owned EVSE installed. Rebates are available up to $11,500 for single port Level 2 EVSE or up to $15,500 for dual port Level 2 EVSE, with 40% of funds allocated to disadvantaged communities. For more information, including eligibility requirements and funding availability, see the PG&E EV program website.
Incentive Administrator: PG&E
Incentive: Utility Incentive
Pacific Gas and Electric's (PG&E) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Parks program provides EVSE at state parks and beaches for fleet and public usage. PG&E will own, operate, and maintain EVSE and associate network fees for a period up to eight years. A minimum of 25% of funds must be allocated to disadvantaged communities. For more information, including funding availability, see the PG&E EV program website.
Incentive Administrator: PG&E
Incentive: Utility Incentive
Travelers Insurance offers up to a 10% discount on most major coverages for those who drive hybrid vehicles or boats. A complete VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is required to validate vehicle eligibility.
Incentive Administrator: Travelers Insurance
Incentive: Insurance Incentive
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) offers rebates up to $1,500 to residential electric customers for the purchase of eligible used PEVs. Additional terms and conditions apply. For program guidelines and application materials, see the Charge Up L.A.! website.
Incentive Administrator: Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)
Incentive: Utility Incentive
PCE and Peninsula Family Service (PFS) offer $4,000 to qualified San Mateo County residents to be used as a down payment for the purchase of a used PHEV. To be eligible, San Mateo County residents must meet maximum annual income requirements, be able to charge the PHEV at home or work, and qualify for a PFS vehicle loan. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, see the DriveForward Electricwebsite.
Incentive Administrator: Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE)
Incentive: Utility Incentive
Through the California Bureau of Automotive Repair's (Bureau) Consumer Assistance Program (CAP), the owner of a personal motor vehicle may receive $1,000 to retire the vehicle early from operation and purchase a replacement vehicle that meets emission fuel economy and model year requirements. Applicants must provide proof of a failed smog test and may retire up to two vehicles annually. Low-income eligible applicants may receive $1,500 to retire the vehicle and must provide proof of a completed smog test, pass or fail. An eligible vehicle must be registered in the state without substantial lapse for at least two years prior to retirement. The owner must retire the vehicle at a dismantler under contract with the Bureau. The Bureau also offers financial assistance of up to $500 toward emissions-related repairs for vehicles remaining in service that cannot pass the biennial smog check inspection. For more information, additional eligibility requirements, eligible replacement vehicles, and application materials, see the CAP website. (Reference California Health and Safety Code 44062.3 and 44125)
Incentive Administrator: California Bureau of Automotive Repair's Consumer Assistance Program (CAP)
Incentive: Financial Incentive
The California Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program offers vouchers of up to $50,000 for the purchase of zero-emission vehicles, infrastructure, planning, outreach, and operations projects in low-income and disadvantaged communities. For more information, see the Clean Mobility Options website.
Incentive Administrator: Clean Mobility Options
Incentive: Financial Incentive
ZEVs and near-ZEVs may exceed the state's gross vehicle weight limits by an amount equal to the difference of the weight of the near-zero emission or zero emission powertrain and the weight of a comparable diesel tank and fueling system, up to 2,000 pounds. A ZEV is defined as a vehicle that produces no criteria pollutant, toxic air contaminant, or greenhouse gas emissions when stationary or operating. A near-ZEV is a vehicle that uses zero emission technologies, uses technologies that provide a pathway to zero emission operations, or incorporates other technologies that significantly reduce vehicle emissions. (Reference California Business and Professions Code 12725 and California Vehicle Code 35551)
Incentive Administrator: State of California
Incentive: Financial Incentive
Zero-emission transit buses are exempt from state sales and use taxes when sold to public agencies eligible for the Low Emission Truck and Bus Purchase Vouchers. This exemption expires January 1, 2024. (Reference Assembly Bill 784, 2019)
Incentive Administrator: State of California
Incentive: Financial Incentive
