Incentive Search

Buy a used (pre-owned) battery electric vehicle (BEV) and you may be eligible for a cash rebate of up to $3,000. This rebate only applies to used all-electric vehicles with a purchase price below $32,000.

Standard BEV Rebate: $2,000
Income-Qualified BEV Rebate: $3,000

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 purchases are ineligible.)

The Antelope Valley Old Car Buy Back and Scrap Program will pay $1,000 for a qualified operating and registered 1999 or older vehicle. The Old Car Buy Back and Scrap Program is sponsored by the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District. This Voluntary Accelerated Vehicle Retirement (VAVR) Program is not operated by the State of California. Your participation is entirely voluntary. Incentives will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until the available funds are exhausted. The vehicle must be a 1999 or older passenger car or a light duty pickup truck that includes, but is not limited to, a pick-up truck, sports utility vehicle (SUV), or van up to 10,000 pounds gross vehicular weight rating. Please visit the program website for additional qualification requirements.

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District provides incentives of up to $9,500 for low-income Bay Area residents to retire their qualified operating and registered 1996 or older vehicle and replace it with a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, Battery-Electric, or to get a Clipper Card for public transit. Applicants must have an annual household income less than or equal to 400 percent of the federal poverty level to be eligible. Visit the program website for more information about eligibility requirements.

Get up to a $1,000 rebate from BWP when you purchase a pre-owned EV that is two years or older than the year in which you make the purchase. That means that any EV models from 2021 or older are eligible for a rebate during 2023.

The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) promotes clean vehicle adoption in California by offering rebates for the purchase or lease of new, eligible zero-emission vehicles, including electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell vehicles. Sponsored by the California Air Resources Board, the program is administered by the Center for Sustainable Energy. Visit the program website to view the eligibility requirements.

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle rebate: $4,500
Battery Electric Vehicle rebate: $2,000
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle rebate: $1,000

Be an individual, business*, nonprofit or government entity that is based in California or has a California-based affiliate at the time the rebated vehicle is purchased or leased
Meet income eligibility requirements at the time application is received
Submit a CVRP application prior to exhaustion of available rebate funds and within three months of the vehicle purchase or lease date
Rebate amounts include:

Hydrogen Fuel Cell - $4,500
Battery-Electric - $2,000
Plug-in Hybrid - $1,000

In addition to the standard rebate amount provided through the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) of up to $4,500, qualifying low income households may receive an additional $2,500 CVRP rebate. This increased rebate amount is for consumers with household incomes less than or equal to 400 percent of the federal poverty level. Increased rebate amounts are available for fuel cell, battery-electric, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

The Clean Vehicle Assistance Program provides grants and affordable financing to help low-income Californians purchase a new or used battery electric, plug-in hybrid or hybrid electric vehicle. Our goal is to make clean vehicles accessible and affordable to all who qualify.

View program website for eligibility requirements and incentive details.

Electric Vehicle (EV) owners under Colton Electric service territory are eligible to receive a $1,000 rebate. Customers enrolled in the low-income program are eligible to receive an increase rebate of $1,500. This program is only available for used electric vehicles that are registered to a residence serviced under Colton Electric Utility territory.

The Consumer Assistance Program’s (CAP) vehicle retirement option offers eligible consumers an incentive to retire their operational vehicle. Consumers meeting the income eligibility requirement may receive $1,500 for each vehicle retired. All other vehicle owners may receive $1,000 to retire their vehicle at a BAR-contracted dismantler. To determine your eligibility and incentive amount, start the application process below.

To be eligible for the $1,500 incentive, your gross household income must be less than or equal to 225% of the Federal poverty level.

Funding from the DMV Grant Program is allocated to Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District's Vehicle Voucher program, which offers financial incentive in the form of a voucher for the purchase of a new, eligible lower-emitting vehicle. 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:
$3,000 for purchase of a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) with an EPA Smog Score of 10
$2,000 for purchase of a Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) with an EPA Smog Score of 8 or 9

El Dorado County is offering residents a $599 incentive for the purchase or lease of an electric vehicle that is eligible for the DMV's Clean Air Vehicle (CAV) decal. See the list of eligible vehicles.

Beginning January 1, 2023, the Clean Vehicle Credit (CVC) provisions remove manufacturer sales caps, expand the scope of eligible vehicles to include both EVs and FCEVs, and require a traction battery that has at least seven kilowatt-hours (kWh).

Until the Treasury Department issues this critical mineral and battery component guidance, the available CVC tax credit amounts to a base amount of $2500 plus, for a vehicle that draws propulsion energy from a battery with at least 7 kWh of capacity, $417, plus an additional $417 for each kilowatt hour of battery capacity in excess of 5 kWh. The total tax credit available for a vehicle may not exceed $7,500.

Once the Treasury Department issues the critical mineral and battery component guidance, vehicles that meet the critical mineral requirements are eligible for $3,750 tax credit, and vehicles that meet the battery component requirements are eligible for a $3,750 tax credit. Vehicles meeting both the critical mineral and the battery component requirements are eligible for a total tax credit of $7,500.

Beginning January 1, 2023, the Clean Vehicle Credit (CVC) provisions remove manufacturer sales caps, expand the scope of eligible vehicles to include both EVs and FCEVs, and require a traction battery that has at least seven kilowatt-hours (kWh).

Until the Treasury Department issues this critical mineral and battery component guidance, the available CVC tax credit amounts to a base amount of $2500 plus, for a vehicle that draws propulsion energy from a battery with at least 7 kWh of capacity, $417, plus an additional $417 for each kilowatt hour of battery capacity in excess of 5 kWh. The total tax credit available for a vehicle may not exceed $7,500.

Once the Treasury Department issues the critical mineral and battery component guidance, vehicles that meet the critical mineral requirements are eligible for $3,750 tax credit, and vehicles that meet the battery component requirements are eligible for a $3,750 tax credit. Vehicles meeting both the critical mineral and the battery component requirements are eligible for a total tax credit of $7,500.

Lodi Electric offers a rebate of $1,000 to residential customers for the purchase of a new or used zero emission electric vehicle. View program website for eligibility requirements and incentive details.

Lodi Electric offers a rebate of $1,000 to residential customers for the purchase of a new or used zero emission electric vehicle. View program website for eligibility requirements and incentive details.

Online applications are now available! LADWP now offers rebates up to $1,500 through the Used EV Rebate Program for qualifying used electric vehicles (EVs) purchased within 12 months of application submittal. Customers participating in Lifeline or EZ-SAVE Low Income Customer Assistance Program are eligible for an additional $1,000 rebate.

Online applications are now available! LADWP now offers rebates up to $1,500 through the Used EV Rebate Program for qualifying used electric vehicles (EVs) purchased within 12 months of application submittal.

MCE offers income–qualified customers a $3,500 rebate to help lower the price of newly purchased and leased EVs, and technical assistance to help you take advantage of all available rebates and incentives.

The Mojave Desert Old Car Buy Back and Scrap Program will pay $1,000 for a qualified operating and registered vehicle 20 or more years old. The Old Car Buy Back and Scrap Program is sponsored by the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District. This Voluntary Accelerated Vehicle Retirement (VAVR) Program is not operated by the State of California. The program is currently contracted to be run by Environmental Engineering Studies, Inc. (EES).

Please visit the program website for additional qualification requirements.

When purchasing or leasing a pre-owned electric vehicle (EV), Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers may be eligible for a $1,000 rebate. The PG&E Pre-Owned EV Rebate program offers two rebate levels, based on the applicant’s household level of income when the pre-owned electric vehicle was purchased or leased.

View program website for eligibility requirements and incentive details.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) offers income-qualified customers an additional $3,000 rebate based on their household level of income for the purchase or lease of a pre-owned EV. Applicants that are eligible for the income-qualified rebate will receive $4,000 total between both the standard rebate and the Rebate Plus option.

View program website for eligibility requirements and incentive details.

PWP residential electric customers are eligible for up to a $250 rebate when they purchase or lease a new or used plug-in electric vehicle (EV). Customers are allowed to receive incentives for up to 2 EVs per address every 3 years.

Customers can receive an additional $250 bonus rebate (up to $500) 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 (up to $1,500) is available for customers currently participating in PWP’s income-qualifying programs.

Offering rebates of up to $1,000, Peninsula Clean Energy makes it easier for residents in its member communities to purchase a used electric vehicle (EV). Used EV owners already save money on fueling and maintenance costs—now they can also enjoy immediate savings at time of purchase.

Plug-in Hybrid rebate: $700
Battery Electric rebate: $1,000

Offering rebates of up to $1,000, Peninsula Clean Energy makes it easier for residents in its member communities to purchase a used electric vehicle (EV). Used EV owners already save money on fueling and maintenance costs—now they can also enjoy immediate savings at time of purchase.

Plug-in Hybrid rebate: up to $5,700
Battery Electric rebate: $6,000

The Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative offers a $500 rebate for the purchase or lease of a new battery electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. The vehicle must be purchased in the last 6 months and registered in Plumas, Lassen, Sierra or Washoe County.

Thinking of buying or leasing an electric vehicle (EV), or already own one? Our Electrify Your Ride EV Rebates can help you save! Qualified low-income customers enrolled in RPU’s SHARE program are eligible to receive an increased rebate of up to $1,500 for the purchase or lease of a used Battery Electric or Plug-in Hybrid vehicle made on or after January 1, 2023.

View program website for eligibility requirements and incentive details.

Thinking of buying or leasing an electric vehicle (EV), or already own one? Our Electrify Your Ride EV Rebates can help you save! Get up to a $1,000 rebate for the purchase or lease of a used Battery Electric or Plug-in Hybrid vehicle made on or after January 1, 2023.

View program website for eligibility requirements and incentive details.

Customers of Roseville Electric are eligible for a $250 rebate for the purchase of a new battery-electric vehicle. View program website for eligibility requirements and incentive details.

Customers of Roseville Electric are eligible for a $1,000 rebate for the purchase of a used battery-electric vehicle. View program website for eligibility requirements and incentive details.

The District is currently accepting applications for its Drive Clean! Rebate Program which provides rebates to Valley residents and businesses for the purchase or lease of new, clean-air vehicles. To be considered for a rebate, applicants must purchase or lease a vehicle from the eligible vehicle list. For more information about the program, please review the program guidelines and application. Rebate amounts include

Battery-electric vehicles: up to $3,000
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles: up to $3,000
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles: up to $2,000

Get money from the Valley Air District to replace your older, high-polluting vehicle with a newer vehicle or upgrade to a hybrid or electric vehicle. The program is limited to vehicle owners residing in the jurisdiction of the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District who meet the income and vehicle requirements. Replacement vehicle options include:

Conventional - Gas powered vehicle with fuel economy with at least 35 MPG (example 2017 Hyundai Elantra)
Hybrid - Gas powered and electric motor vehicle with fuel economy with at least 35 MPG (example Toyota Prius hybrid)
PHEV/EV - Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle utilizes power from a battery and an onboard gas powered generator (example Chevy Volt); Electric Vehicle is purely powered by a battery charged from an external electrical source (example Nissan Leaf)

The San Luis Obispo APCD old car buy back program will pay you $1,250 to voluntarily retire your 1997 or older car, pick-up truck or van. Motor vehicles produce more than half of the air pollution in San Luis Obispo County. Removing older, high-emitting vehicles from the roadways helps clean up the air.

To qualify for the buy back program, vehicles must be operational and registered in San Luis Obispo County; visit the website for the full list of eligibility requirements.

Cars and trucks are a major source of smog pollution in Santa Barbara County, and older vehicles cause much more air pollution than newer ones. The Old Car Buy Back program is designed to take older vehicles off the road. A licensed auto dismantler will permanently destroy (i.e. crush) cars and trucks voluntarily retired under this program.

The District will pay you $1,000 for your older vehicle if it meets the program requirements. View the full list of eligibility requirements on the program website.

The South Coast Air Quality Management District is offering up to $9,500 to replace your older, high-polluting vehicle with a newer vehicle, upgrade to a hybrid or electric vehicle, or get vouchers for rideshares or public transit passes. The program is limited to vehicle owners residing in the jurisdiction of the South Coast Air Quality Management District who meet the income and vehicle requirements.

Visit the program website to view eligibility requirements and see vehicle replacement options.

Southern California Edison's Pre-Owned EV Rebate Program offers customer a $1,000 rebate for the purchase or lease of an eligible used EV. Visit the program website for eligibility requirements and incentive details.

Southern California Edison's Pre-Owned EV Rebate Program offers income-qualified customer an addiitonal $3,000 rebate for the purchase or lease of an eligible used EV. When applicants are eligible for both the Standard option, and Rebate Plus, they can recieve a total of $4,000.

Turlock Irrigation District customers that are enrolled in the CARES program are eligible for a $700 rebate for the purchase of a qualifying new or used zero-emission Battery-Electric vehicle. The program is limited to 2 electric vehicle rebates per residential account.

View program website for eligibility requirements and incentive details.

Turlock Irrigation District is offering a $500 rebate to customers that purchase a qualifying new or used zero-emission Battery-Electric vehicle. The program is limited to 2 electric vehicle rebates per residential account.

View program website for eligibility requirements and incentive details.

Ventura County APCD old car buy back program will pay you $1,000 to voluntarily retire your 1997 or older car, pick-up truck, van, or SUV. Funding of this program is limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis until this year's grant funds are depleted.Motor vehicles produce more than half of the air pollution in Ventura County. Removing older, high-emitting vehicles from the roadways helps clean up the air. To qualify for the buy back program, vehicles must be operational and registered in Ventura County and additional eligibility requirements apply.

Purchase and install a level 2 (240V) electric vehicle charger at home and receive a rebate reward card worth up to $800.

AMP is offering this cash rebate to encourage residential customers to take advantage of AMP’s 100% clean energy by charging their EVs at a home charger in Alameda.

Level 2 chargers, known as electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), provide charging through a 240V AC plug. Level 2 charging provides about 10 to 60 miles of range to an electric vehicle’s battery per hour of charging time, making it quicker and more convenient than standard 120V AC charging, which provides only about 2 to 5 miles per hour of charging.

This rebate can be used for the purchase, installation and/or permitting of a new, permanently installed level 2 home charger.

Consumers who purchase qualified residential fueling equipment between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2032, may receive a tax credit of up to $1,000.

Anaheim Public Utilities is offering rebates to customers (both residential/domestic and business/non-domestic) who install Level 2 (240-Volt) plug-in Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers. Under this program, Anaheim will reimburse customers for out-of-pocket expenses per EV charger, and the charging facility may be used for personal or business purposes without being made available to the public.

Customers will be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses.

Up to $1,500 per any Level 2 EV charger for customers NOT participating in one of the Utilities networked Time of Use (TOU) programs or EV Rate programs
Up to $3,000 per networked charger and the customer must also sign up for any available time-based rate, as applicable

Azusa Light & Power EV customers who install an ENERGY STAR® Level 2 (240) EV charger in their residence are eligible for $150 rebate. A Level 2 EV charging unit will charge an electric vehicle up to 6 times faster than standard 110 Volt household outlets and can add up to 25 miles of range per hour of charging.

Burbank residents may apply for an EV charging station rebate of up to $1,500 to offset some of the costs of purchasing and installing one or two Level 2 charging stations.

Residential customers can get rebates of up to $1,250 with an electric panel upgrade. Customers living in a Disadvantaged Community (DAC) area of Burbank can qualify for increased rebate amounts of up to $1,500 with an electric panel upgrade.

The City of Ukiah's Electric Utility Department provides a rebate of $500 on a Level 2 electric vehicle charging station for residential customers. Qualifying Level 2 (240-volt) charger must be: new and unused; certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL Listed); ETL Listed; or approved by the City of Ukiah Community Development Department.

Electric vehicle drivers who install Level 2 (240-volt) plug-in chargers at their residence in the service territory of Colton Electric Department are eligible for a rebate of up to $500. The incentive offer is on a first-come, first served basis and is effective until funding is expended or the program is discontinued. Maximum of one EV charger rebate per household.

View program website for eligibility requirements and incentive details.

Glendale Water & Power (GWP) offers rebates of up to $599 for residential customer for the installation of a Level 2 (240-volt) home charging station. Reimbursement is for out-of-pocket expenses for the charger, installation, and permit fees.

Imperial Irrigation District offers a $500 rebate for customers who purchase and install a Level (240-volt) plug-in electric vehicle charger. View program website for eligibility requirements and incentive details.

Island Energy electricity customers who are current owners or lessees of plug in electric vehicles with an electric range in excess of 30 miles per charge are eligible for a rebate of up to $600 for the installation of a Level 2 (240-volt) home charging station.

Lodi Electric offers a rebate to residential customers for the purchase and installation of a new, qualifying Level 2 (240-volt) electric vehicle charging station. Applications must be postmarked no later than 180 days after the purchase of the Level 2 charger. This program has a limited budget. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, until funds are depleted.

View program website for eligibility requirements and incentive details.

Eligible customers may receive a rebate of up to $1,000 for the purchase and installation of a qualified Level 2 (240-volt) charging station and a $250 rebate for the installation of a dedicated EV meter.

In addition, income-eligible customers participating in LADWP's Senior Citizen/Disability Lifeline or EZ-SAVE programs are eligible for an additional $500 rebate.

The Modesto Irrigation District is offering a rebate of up to $500 on Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations for residential and commercial customers.

For a limited time starting in early 2023, PG&E’s Empower EV program can offer income-eligible households up to $2,500 in financial incentives. The program extends to qualifying customers in single-family households who have recently purchased or leased an EV within six months prior to applying to the program.

PG&E will cover the cost of up to $500 for one Level 2 charger (hardwires or plugs in to 220+ Volt outlet).
PG&E will cover up to $2,000 per single-family household for panel upgrades completed by licensed electricians.

Pasadena Water and Power customers can receive a $600 rebate when they install a qualifying Wi-Fi enabled Level 2 (240-volt) electric vehicle (EV) charger, or a $200 rebate when they install a standard (Non Wi-Fi) EV charger in their home.

The City of Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility (RCMU) is offering the Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Residential Rebate Program to provide up to $500 to offset the cost and installation of a qualifying Level 2 (240-volt) charger for a single-family home or owner of an individual multi-family unit.

Electric vehicle drivers who install a Level 2 (240-Volt AC) plug-in charger at their residence in the service territory of Riverside Public Utilities, on or after July 1, 2021, are eligible for up to a $500 rebate. View program website for eligibility requirements and incentive details.

Customers of Roseville Electric who install a Level 2 (240-Volt AC) plug-in charger at their residence are eligible for a $500 rebate. The qualified charger must be installed at and the current vehicle registration must be at a residential dwelling unit receiving electricity from Roseville Electric Utility, with a current electric service account. View program website for eligibility requirements and incentive details.

The Sacramento Municipality Utility District offers customers who bought a plug-in EV up to $1,000 toward EV charging equipment and installation costs. View program website for eligibility requirements and incentive details.

Eligible Silicon Valley Power customers may receive a rebate of up to $550 for the purchase and installation of a qualified Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Station. This rebate is available only to current Silicon Valley Power (SVP) residential customers who are under a residential rate schedule

Get 50% off a smart Level 2 Electric Vehicle charger for your home. A Level 2 EV charger delivers a full charge to your vehicle in 4 to 8 hours. Plus, you can program your smart charger to avoid peak hours and earn savings based on your electric rate plan. Steps to claim:

Buy through GridSavvy Rewards at 50% off;
Install, activate, and perform your first charging session;
Receive a check in the mail for full reimbursement!

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) and the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) has established a residential Electric Vehicle (EV) charging incentive program to offset Level 2 (240v) EV charger hardware costs. This program will be available to residents within the South Coast AQMD’s four-county jurisdiction.

The program will provide an incentive to buy-down the cost of residential chargers, which typically range from $400-$800. The program is administered on a first-come, first-served basis and provides up to a $250 rebate or the cost paid for the charger, whichever is lower. Low-income residents can qualify for a total rebate of $500 or the cost paid for the charger, whichever is lower

The Transportation Authority of Marin offers a EV equipment grant program to assist public agencies that install employee-only or publicly accessible EV charging stations. Based on a first-come first-serve basis until funds are depleted.

Provides matching funds of 88.25% of the complete installation up to $1,500 for one Level 1 charger (per charging head) or up to $3,000 for one Level 2 charger (per charging head)

Trinity Public Utilities Department offers an incentive in the form of a credit on your electrical account of $500 for the installation of a new Level 2 charging station. Applicants must be a current Trinity Public Utilities Department customer and submit the incentive application within six months of charger installation.

Truckee Donner Public Utilities District (TDPUD) is offering customers a rebate of up to $600 for the purchase and installation of a new Level 2 (240-volt) electric vehicle home charging station. To be eligible for the rebate, applicants must have an active RDPUD electrical account and submit their application no later than four months from the date the charger was purchased.

Residential EV Charger Rebate: $300
Energy Star Listed EV Charger: + $300

Turlock Irrigation District is offering a $300 rebate to customers that purchase and install a qualifying Level 2 electric vehicle home charging station. Customers enrolled in the CARES program will receive an additional $100 per charging station. A maximum of 2 charging station rebates are allowed per household.

The Clean Air Vehicle (CAV) decal program is administered by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in partnership with the California Air Resources Board (ARB). The program authorizes a vehicle that meets specified emissions standards to be issued a CAV decal to allow single occupancy use of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV or carpool) lanes. ARB establishes the official list of eligible vehicles based upon vehicle emissions.

For qualifying residential customers, the price for electricity consumed during the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. in excess of 50 kWh, shall be discounted by 5 cents per kWh from the “All excess kWh” contained in their respective rate schedule. The amount of discounted electricity shall not exceed 500 kWh per billing period.

Lodi Electric offers an electric vehicle (EV) charging rate which is available to EV owners who install a separate meter for their charging station.
The EV charging period is 8pm to 6am Monday through Friday, and all day on weekends and holidays.

PG&E offers two electric vehicle rate plans for residential customers. Both EV rates are Time of Use (TOU). This means there are different prices for electricity depending on the time of day its used. In general, these types of rates are set up to encourage customers to avoid using electricity during the early evening when the cost of electricity is highest. These rates don’t limit how much electricity you can at any time.

Home Charging (EV2-A) combines your vehicle's electricity costs with your home’s electricity usage.
EV-B separates your vehicle's electricity costs from those of your home and involves the installation of second meter.

Both EV2-A and EV-B are non-tiered, time-of-use plans, which means that the rate you pay is based on the time of day you use the electricity.

 

Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) now offers customers an opportunity to charge their electric vehicles (EV) using a separate meter provided by the Utility. All customers in single-family dwelling units served under the standard domestic rate are eligible.

On January 1, 2019, Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) will begin offering customers an opportunity to charge their all-electric vehicles (EV) using a separate meter provided by the Utility in Single Family Dwelling Units concurrently served under Schedule D Domestic Service.

 

SMUD is working with automakers BMW, Ford and General Motors to test how it can help Sacramento-area customers charge their electric vehicles at times of day when energy demand is low. This puts less strain on the electricity grid and allows us to use more renewable energy. The Managed EV Charging pilot program supports SMUD’s goal to eliminate carbon emissions from the power supply by 2030.

Once your vehicle has been connected to the communication platform and SMUD has verified eligibility, you'll be eligible to receive participation rewards. Participants will receive a one-time, initial incentive of $150 and also a quarterly reward payment of $20.

Plan to plug in and shift to save. Special EV pricing applies to your car and your home. Programming your EV to charge during super off-peak hours makes clean driving more affordable. And shifting some home energy use away from on-peak hours can add to the savings. It’s a win-win for EV drivers. ​

If you are able to manage your energy habits, SCE's time-of-use (TOU) plans may be the best fit for your home. Rates on a TOU plan are based on the time of day and the season.

TOU plans can help you manage your energy costs by taking advantage of lower rates during off-peak and super off-peak periods. These off peak period are typically during the night time, when the majority of electric vehicle drivers charge at home.

If you have a qualifying clean air vehicle (CAV) decal, you are eligible to drive in the carpool lane on state-owned bridges* and in Bay Area Express Lanes as a single occupant and receive applicable toll discounts. You must use a properly set FasTrak Flex or FasTrak CAV toll tag to receive a discount on Bay Area express lanes.

There is no additional cost to utilize EV chargers when parked in a City-owned parking facility, with the exception of the Sacramento Valley Station (Lot 293) where payment for both parking and charger access is required. Electric vehicles parked on the street are still subject to posted parking regulations, including payment of meter fees.

To qualify for the Electric Vehicle Parking Program, vehicles must be 100 percent electric. Hybrid vehicles do not qualify for the electric vehicle program. To determine if your vehicle is eligible, DMV must designate your vehicle as being all electric.