California EV, plug-in and hybrid incentives

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. Funding areas include:

- Electric vehicles and charging infrastructure; - Hydrogen vehicles and refueling infrastructure; - Medium- and heavy-duty zero emission vehicles; and, - Workforce development.

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 44272 - 44273 and California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Chapter 8.1)

Enacted 2007-10-14. source

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, hydrogen fuel cell, all-electric, plug-in electric vehicles, and zero emission motorcycles. 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. For more information, including a list of eligible vehicles and other requirements, see the SJVAPCD Drive Clean! Rebate Program website.

The Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD) offers residents rebates of up to $500 for the purchase or lease of an EV from a dealership within the Antelope Valley jurisdiction. For more information, including how to apply, see the AVAQMD website.

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District's (BAAQMD) Clean Cars for All program offers grants up to $12,000 to income-eligible residents to replace a vehicle eligible for retirement with an EV, hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), or FCEV. Eligible vehicles for replacement should be model year 2007 or older. Recipients may buy or lease a new or used EV, HEV, PHEV, 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 a PHEV or EV are eligible to receive up to $2,000 for the purchase and installation of Level 2 electric charger.

For more information, including additional eligibility requirements and how to apply, see the BAAQMD Clean Cars for All website.

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Loss Reserve Program financing allows property owners to borrow funds to pay for energy improvements, including purchasing and installing EV chargers. 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 Code 26050-26082)

Enacted 2014-09-26. source

The El Dorado County Air Quality Management District (EDC AQMD) offers rebates to residents up to $599 for the purchase or lease of an eligible plug-in EV and up to $300 for the purchase of a Level 2 EV charger. Applicants must be full-time residents of El Dorado County. State rebates and federal tax credits may also be available and stacked with this program.

For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the EDC AQMD Grants and Incentives website.

source

The El Dorado County Air Quality Management District (EDC AQMD) Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP) provides financial incentives to lower-income residents for the purchase or lease of eligible EVs, hydrogen fuel cell EVs, plug-in EVs, and zero emission motorcycles. Eligible applicants may receive up to $10,000 when scrapping an older, operational vehicle, or up to $7,500 without scrapping a vehicle. In addition to the vehicle rebate, participants may receive an additional $2,000 bonus to install a home Level 2 EV charger or a $2,000 prepaid card to use at public EV charging stations.

For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the EDC AQMD Grants and Incentives website.