EV Rebate Resources

There are many resources available to customers and users of electric vehicles. CNCDA uses its best effort to maintain information on this page, but programs can change quickly. If you’re interested in a program, visit its website to learn more.

Federal EV Incentives
State EV Incentives
Local EV Incentives
Charger Rebates

Federal

Rules for federal EV Incentives have changed effective 2023. For EVs purchased before 2023, see the IRS guidance at Federal Tax Credit for Plug-in Electric Vehicles.

For sales beginning in 2023 and after, see Credits for New Clean Vehicles Purchased in 2023 or After | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov).

Federal tax credit for new Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV)s and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV)s
Tax credit of up to $4,000 for pre-owned vehicles and up to $7,500 for new vehicles
No longer any minimum federal tax liability for buyers who transfer their federal tax credits to their dealer at point-of-sale
Subject to income limitations (click here for limits)
For a list of eligible vehicles, click here.

State

Clean Cars 4 All

Administered by the California Air Resources Board
Aimed at provided greater incentives to assist lower and moderate income buyers to be able to afford hybrids/EVs/PHEVs

Currently administered in the five largest air districts in California: South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (APCD), Bar Area AQMD, Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD, with and upcoming program in San Diego APCD
There are plans to expand the program statewide to reach communities outside these district programs that would include rural, tribal, and low-income communities and other populations.
The district programs will expand to all areas of their respective jurisdiction with the single third-party administrator serving all other areas of California. All areas of the state would either be served by the expanded district programs or by the third-party administrator. The third-party administrator will be selected through a competitive solicitation that was released March 2023.

California Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP)

Rebate from $1,000 to $7,000 on the purchase or lease of a new, eligible zero-emission vehicle
Currently includes PHEVs and fuel cell vehicles
Effective November 8, 2023, CVRP will no longer be accepting new applications. New applications received prior to November 8, 2023, will be placed on the standby list. Includes additional income-based “increased rebate”
Update from the program website: “Funds for CVRP are nearly exhausted. Applications received on or after September 6, 2023, will be placed on a standby list and are not guaranteed a rebate.”

Community Housing Development Corporation (CHDC) – Advanced Technology Vehicle Financing

Partnership with California Air Resources Board (CARB)
Used reliable advanced technology vehicles
Down payment, financing, and flexible repayment assistance
All Bay Area counties, Sacramento, Santa Cruz, and Yolo
Update As of 10/5/2023: Driving Clean Assistance Program will no longer accept new applications. At this time, all available grant funds have been exhausted and DCAP will not be accepting any new applications. Applications submitted before the effective date will be processed in the order received. However, there is no guarantee of grant funds. There is no timeline for more funding at this time.

Consumer Assistance Program – Vehicle Retirement

Administered by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)
Consumer may retire a qualified vehicle and receive up to $1,500
Offers assistance for vehicle that cannot pass smog

Ca’s Hybrid And Zero-Emission Truck And Bus Voucher Incentive Project (“HVIP”)

HVIP provides individuals or business buyers of medium and heavy-duty eligible EVs or PHEVs purchased from registered dealers in California with incentives from $20,000 to $240,000.

No income restrictions
Applied at point-of-sale
Eligible vehicles listed here: https://californiahvip.org/vehiclecatalog/.

Local

Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) – All-Electric Vehicle Rebate

Rebate up to $2,000 for used BEV
Purchase price must be below $22,000
Standard rebate $2,000
Income-qualified rebate $3,000

Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District – Alternative Fuel Vehicle Program

Program changes as of July 1,2022:
Antelope Valley residents can claim a $500 incentive for the purchase of any make & model battery-electric plug-in vehicle purchased only from Antelope Valley Dealerships.
Out-of-area and online vehicle purchases are ineligible.
All other participation guidelines still apply.

Bay Area Air Quality Management District – Clean Cars for All

Up to $9,500 in incentives
Low-income Bay Area residents only
Must retire a 1996 or older vehicle and replace it with an eligible vehicle

Colton Electric Utility – Used Electric Vehicle Rebate

Up to $1,000 rebate
Customers enrolled in the low-income program through the utility may get up to $1,500
Only available for used EVs registered to a residence serviced by the utility

Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District – Vehicle Voucher (Currently out of Funds – Grant program)

Program guidelines updated October 1, 2023
Program offers financial incentive in the form of a voucher for the purchase of a new, eligible lower-emitting vehicle.
The District’s DMV Grant Vehicle Voucher Program is an ongoing with no application deadline. Applications will be processed first-come first-served and vouchers will be issued accordingly.
Voucher awards and associated new vehicle emission classification requirements are as follows:
- $4,000 for purchase of a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) with EPA Smog Score of 10.

El Dorado Air Quality Management District – Drive Clean! Incentive

El Dorado County residents
Up to $599 incentive for the purchase or lease of an electric vehicle that is eligible for the DMV’s Clean Air Vehicle (CAV) decal.
Pre-approval required

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) – Charge up LA!

LADWP customers eligible
Up to $2,500 for used EVs
Update from the program website: New changes are coming to the Used EV Rebate Program in late Fall of 2023! Stay tuned and check back for updates on a new application form and other enhancements.

Marin Clean Energy (MCE) – MCEv Rebate

Income limits apply
$3,500 instant rebate for purchasing or leasing a new EV or plug-in hybrid
$2,000 instant rebate for purchasing or leasing a pre-owned EV or plug-in hybrid

Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) – PWP Electric Vehicle Incentive

Rebates for residential customers of PWP and Commercial Customers
Get up to $1,500 in rebates for new EVs. Rebates on new EVs end December 31, 2023.
Vehicle rebates will continue on used vehicles in 2024.
Customers can receive a rebate up to $250 when they purchase or lease a new or used plug-in electric vehicle (EV).
Customers can receive an additional $250 bonus rebate if they purchase or lease an EV from a Pasadena auto dealer. Note: Since Tesla relies on a direct-sale business model where the transaction is completed entirely online, the Pasadena auto dealer bonus will not apply.
An additional $1,000 is available for customers currently participating in PWP’s income-qualifying programs.
Additionally, customers can receive a $600 rebate when they install a qualifying Level 2 “Wi-Fi enabled” EV charger, or a $200 rebate when they install a standard (Non Wi-Fi) Level 2 EV charger in their home.

Peninsula Clean Energy – DriveForward Electric

Base Rebate (PHEV) – $700
Base Rebate (BEV) – $1,000
Increased Rebate (income-qualified residents)(PHEV) – up to $3,700
Increased Rebate (Income-qualified residents)(BEV) – up to $4,000
Must apply and be approved prior to purchase

Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative – Electric Vehicle Rebate

Up to $500 rebate for purchase or lease of new BEV or PHEV
Vehicle must be purchased within 6 months of application
Vehicle must be registered in Plumas, Lassen, or Washoe County

Redding Electric Utility (REU) – Residential EV Rebate Program

Up to $3,000 voucher for REU utility costs for purchase or lease of a new, qualified electric vehicle
Must income qualify
Must purchase vehicle from participating dealerships

San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District – Drive Clean! Rebate Program

BEVs – up to $3,000
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles – up to $3,000
PHEVs – up to $2,000
Natural gas vehicle rated as an Advanced Technology Partial Zero-Emission Vehicle (AT PZEV) – up to $2,000
Natural gas vehicles rated as a Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) – up to $1,500
Valley residents only

San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District – Valley Air District Replace Program

Residency and income limitations (must be 300% below federal poverty level) and more incentives are available for members of Disadvantaged Communities
Incentive to replace 2006 or older high polluting vehicle
- Conventional (meeting program fuel economy standards)
- Hybrid 20+
- Hybrid 35+
- PHEV/EV
Up to $12,000 for qualified residents, who meet income qualifications and depending on whether buyer is member of a Disadvantaged Community

South Coast Air Quality Management District – Replace Your Ride

Up to $9,500 to replace older, high-polluting vehicle with newer vehicle or upgrade to a hybrid or EV
Note: due to a high number of applicants, it can take up to 10-12 weeks after submitting an application before being assigned to a case manager
Income and vehicle eligibility restrictions apply

Southern California Edison Pre-Owned EV Rebate

Up to $4,000 rebate for purchase or lease of an eligible used EV
Standard rebate – $1,000
Income-qualified rebate – $4,000

Turlock Irrigation District – Electric Vehicle Rebate

Standard rebate – $500
CARES program customers – $700
Qualifying new or used BEVs only
Limit 2 rebates per residential account

Charger Rebates

Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) – Level 2 EV Charger Rebate – up to $500

Anaheim Public Utilities – Plug-in Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate – Effective January 1, 2024, EV charger rebate amounts will change to $1,000 for the Level 2 charger, and $1,500 for the networked charger on a time-based rate. Rebates are subject to availability of funds.

Azusa Light & Water – EV Charger Rebate – up to $1,500

Burbank Water and Power – Residential EV Charger Rebate – up to $1,500

City of Ukiah Electric Utilities Division – Residential Level 2 EV Charger Rebate – up to $500

Colton Electric Utility – EV Charger Rebate – up to $500

Glendale Water & Power (GWP) – Residential Charging Station Rebate – up to $1,000

Imperial Irrigation District – recharge! EV Charger Rebate – up to $500

Island Energy – Plug-In Electric Vehicle Rebate Program – up to $600

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) – Charge Up LA! Residential – up to $1,500

Modesto Irrigation District – Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate – up to $500

Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) – Residential Charger Incentive – up to $600

Silicon Valley Power – Residential Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebate – up to $550

Sonoma Clean Power – GridSavvy – Get 50% off a smart Level 2 electric vehicle charger for your home.