UPDATED 5/2/2024 with new information from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District.
We have Car Pro Show listeners all over the country and beyond, but due to population, the majority of them are in Texas and California. There are many electric vehicle rebates and incentives offered by State governments, in addition to the up to $7,500 incentive offered by the Federal Government.
The list below was compiled by Kelley Blue Book.
EV incentives offered by the States of California & Texas
Texas
Texas Emissions Reduction Program
The Texas Emissions Reduction Program ended its Rebate of up to $2,500 for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The limited program exceeded its available funds.
CPS Energy
CPS Energy gives a $250 bill credit to residents who install a Level 2 charging station and permits CPS Energy to make remote adjustments during high demand. You may also qualify for a $125 bill credit if you agree to charge your EV during off-peak hours. Additionally, they offer an extra $10 bill credit each month if you limit charging during peak hours to only twice monthly. Some CPS Energy customers may qualify for a flat electricity rate of $96 annually per EV.
Denton Municipal Electric
Denton Municipal Electric provides a rebate when you purchase an electric vehicle and charge during off-peak hours.
Southwestern Electric Power Company
Southwestern Electric Power Company residential customers can get a $250 rebate when they install an ENERGY STAR-certified Level 2 charging station.
Entergy
Entergy customers receive incentives for purchasing an EV and a Level 2 charging station. The Rebate amounts to $250.
Austin Energy and United Cooperative Services
Austin Energy and United Cooperative Services provide a rebate of 50% of the cost of up to $1,200 to purchase and install a Level 2 EV charging station. Customers can qualify for more breaks when they sign up for and use the “beat the peak” rates.
United Cooperative Services
United Cooperative Services (UCS) gives residential customers a rebate totaling 50% of the cost to install a new Level 2 EV charging station, with a $1,200 limit.
California
California offers many incentives, rebates, and rewards for driving electric, hydrogen, or hybrid vehicles. This list changes regularly. As of the Kelley Blue Book writing, low-income residents may qualify for over $30,000 in federal- and state-issued rebates and incentives toward the purchase of a new EV through these initiatives:
Clean Vehicle Rebate Project
The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) gives rebates of up to $7,500 for new and leased zero-emission vehicles, including electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and fuel cell vehicles. The CVRP also offers a $750 rebate for zero-emission motorcycle purchases.
California provides customer rebates based on gross annual income, with higher rebates to low- and moderate-income households. Visit the CRVP website for a more detailed breakdown of requirements and eligibility.
Clean Cars for All
The Clean Cars 4 All (CC4A) initiative offers up to $12,000 in rebates when purchasing a new EV. You may qualify for the maximum amount if you live in a disadvantaged community and your income threshold is at or below 300% of the federal poverty level. Visit the CC4A website to see if your ZIP code is eligible.
California Air Resources Board
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) offers grants to EV buyers with qualifying incomes. Amounts vary, but owners of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles can receive up to $5,000.
Clean Fuel Reward Program
If you purchase or lease a new electric car, hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, or plug-in hybrid in California, the Clean Fuel Reward Program provides a point-of-sale rebate of up to $750. To qualify, the eligible vehicle must offer a minimum battery capacity of 5 kilowatt-hours, you must purchase it from a participating retailer, and register the vehicle in the state.
When combined, these five programs offer a total of over $30,000 in rebates. Application and approval steps vary between the programs, so disbursement timelines are not uniform. Payouts might not be processed at once.
The following local programs are also available:
Alameda Municipal Power
Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) provides an all-electric vehicle rebate on a used EV from model year 2020 and earlier, priced from $10,000 to $40,000. The base incentive is $1,500, and qualified lower-income buyers may receive up to $6,000 in rebates.
Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District
Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District has an Alternative Fuel Vehicle Program that offers a maximum incentive of $500. You must purchase a new all-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle from an Antelope Valley dealership to qualify.
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District runs a Clean Cars for All program for low-income residents. You may be able to redeem up to $9,500 when you retire a registered vehicle older than 2005 and replace it with a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or battery-electric car. Applicants can also receive an additional bonus, up to $2,000, for installing a Level 2 home charging station or opt for a complimentary Level 2 portable charger (valued at up to $600).
Colton Electric Utility
Depending on annual income, customers in the Colton Electric Utility territory can redeem a used electric vehicle rebate of up to $1,500.
Community Housing Development Corp
The Community Housing Development Corp. (CHDC) partnered with the California Air Resources Board to offer advanced technology vehicle financing incentives. They provide up to $5,000 toward purchasing a new or used electric vehicle.
El Dorado Air Quality Management District
The El Dorado Air Quality Management District offers a $599 Drive Clean! incentive when you purchase or lease an EV eligible for DMV’s clean air vehicle decal. Visit the California Air Resources Board’s website for a complete list of eligible vehicles.
Glendale Water and Power
Glendale Water and Power (GWP) customers receive a monthly $8 bill credit as an incentive for charging their EV during off-peak hours.
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) customers can obtain a Charge Up LA! incentive providing up to $1,500 when you purchase a qualifying pre-owned electric vehicle. Customers can also receive a rebate of up to $1,000 to purchase and install qualifying Level 2 EV charging stations. Low-income customers are eligible for an additional $500 rebate.
Marin Clean Energy
Marin Clean Energy gives a $3,500 rebate to lower the price of new and used EVs for qualifying low-income customers. This also applies to leased vehicles.
Pacific Gas and Electric
Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) gives residents a $500 rebate for installing a Level 2 charging station through their Empower EV program. Customers may also qualify for an additional $2,000 to help cover the costs of upgrading their electrical panel.
After purchasing a pre-owned electric vehicle, PG&E also gives residential customers a $1,000 rebate. Residents with qualifying incomes may receive an additional bonus of up to $4,000 by applying through their Drive Forward Electric program.
Pasadena Water and Power
The Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) electric vehicle incentive provides a rebate of up to $4,000 when you purchase a used EV or PHEV. The purchase price before rebates cannot be more than $35,000.
Peninsula Clean Energy
Peninsula Clean Energy and Peninsula Family Service offer the DriveForward Electric Incentive in partnership. This provides a $4,000 rebate to San Mateo County residents who purchase a used PHEV and meet the income requirements.
Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative
Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative gives a $500 electric vehicle rebate when you purchase or lease a new EV or PHEV and register it in Plumas, Lassen, Sierra, or Washoe County.
Redding Electric Utility
Redding Electric Utility (REU) provides a residential EV rebate program, giving customers $500 when they purchase or lease a qualifying new electric vehicle.
Riverside Public Utilities
The Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) gives a rebate of up to $1,000 when you purchase or lease a qualifying used battery electric or plug-in hybrid from a dealer after Jan. 1, 2023. Customers enrolled in RPU’s SHARE program can get an increased rebate of up to $1,500. Additionally, customers who install a Level 2 charger at home can qualify for a $500 plus a rate meter rebate of up to $805.
Roseville Electric
Roseville Electric customers can receive a $1,000 electric vehicle rebate for used battery-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle purchases. The electric utility also provides rebates for Level 2 charger installation and electrical panel upgrades. Check program information for details.
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) provides a time-of-use rate when you charge your EV between midnight and 6 a.m.
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (APCD) no longer offers its Drive Clean in the San Joaquin - Rebate Program as funding was exhausted as of December 2023.
As of May 2, 2024, funding is still available for the following District program:
- Drive Clean in the San Joaquin – Replace Program that provides funding to replace an older, high-polluting vehicle with a newer hybrid or zero-emission vehicle.
You are encouraged to sign up for the District’s email notification system should additional funding become available.
Silicon Valley Power
Silicon Valley Power (SVP) gives a rebate for purchasing a PHEV or EV to residents who qualify based on their income. EVs are eligible for $1,000, and PHEVs are eligible for $1,500. SVP also gives residential customers a $550 rebate for installing a Level 2 EV charging station with Wi-Fi capabilities. You may also be eligible to receive a $1,000 rebate to help cover the cost of upgrading your electrical panel to accommodate the Level 2 charger.
South Coast Air Quality Management District
South Coast Air Quality Management District offers a Replace Your Ride rebate of up to $9,500 for income-qualifying residents when replacing an older, high-polluting vehicle with a newer model or upgrading to a hybrid or EV.
Southern California Edison
Southern California Edison’s pre-owned EV rebate of up to $4,000 applies to customers who purchase or lease a used EV from the list of eligible vehicles.
Turlock Irrigation District
Turlock Irrigation District offers an electric vehicle rebate of $500 for customers who purchase a qualifying new or used zero-emission, battery-electric vehicle. If enrolled in the CARES program, you can receive an additional $700 per vehicle, with a maximum of two electric vehicles per residential account.
California allows EV drivers to use the HOV carpool lane regardless of the number of occupants in the vehicle. You must apply for a “Clean Air Vehicle” sticker from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
To see other states and the incentives offered there, click here for the state-by-state listing.
