EV Charger Rebates and Incentives in California
Planning EV charging infrastructure in California? Incentives at the state, utility, and regional level can cover a meaningful share of your installation costs. This page breaks down the rebates and grants available to dense multifamily housing, workplaces, fleets, and public charging networks, so you can plan your project with confidence and keep costs down.
LADWP – Residential Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate Charge up LA
LADWP customers can receive up to $1,000 for a Level 2 home charging station and $250 for a dedicated EV meter installation.
Liberty Utilities – EV Charger Rebates
Liberty Utilities offers residential customers up to $1,500 and small businesses up to $2,500 toward Level 2 charger installations.
Lodi Electric – Level 2 EV Charging Rebate
Lodi Electric provides $3,000 for a commercial Level 2 charger plus $3,000 for installation, with higher rebates available for DC fast chargers.
Marine Clean Energy (MCE) – Charging Station Rebate Program
MCE's MCEv program offers rebates to businesses and property owners installing EV charging stations within its service area.
Marine Clean Energy (MCE) – Multi–Unit Dwelling & Workplace EVSE Rebate
MCE provides $3,000 per Level 2 port for workplaces and multifamily housing, with added incentives for certain counties and public sites.
Modesto Irrigation District (MID) – EV Charger Rebate
MID offers commercial customers $350 per Level 2 charger, for up to six chargers per account.
Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) – EV Charge Schools Program
PG&E supports installing EV charging stations at K-12 schools and other educational institutions across its service territory.
Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) – Fast Charge Program
PG&E's Fast Charge Program supports installing DC fast chargers at various commercial locations to expand access to rapid EV charging.
Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) – Commercial EVSE Rebate
PWP offers $3,000 per Level 2 port for businesses and multifamily properties, with DC fast chargers serving certain community sites eligible for up to $6,000.
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility – EV Charger Rebate
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility offers $5,000 total per commercial charger: $4,000 for the first port plus $1,000 per additional port.
San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) – Power Your Drive Program
SDG&E's Power Your Drive Program covers a portion of equipment and installation costs to help workplaces and multifamily communities install EV charging stations.
San Joaquin Valley APCD – Charge Up! EV Charger Incentive
San Joaquin Valley APCD offers up to $5,000 for a single-port Level 2 charger or $6,000 for a dual-port unit, supporting businesses and multifamily properties.
SMUD – EVSE Rebates for Businesses
SMUD offers businesses $4,500 per Level 2 port and up to $30,000 per DC fast charger, plus potential support for panel or transformer upgrades.
South Coast AQMD – Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate
South Coast AQMD offers a rebate up to $250 (or the charger's cost, whichever is lower), with low-income residents eligible for up to $500.
TID Water & Power – Commercial PEV & EVSE Rebates
TID Water & Power offers $1,000 per Level 2 charger plus up to $6,000 for qualifying infrastructure, with up to ten rebates available per commercial account.
Trinity Public Utilities District – EV Charger Rebate
Trinity PUD offers a $500 credit toward installing a Level 2 station at commercial or residential sites within its territory.
VPU – EV Incentive Programs
Vernon Public Utilities offers commercial customers up to $3,000 per Level 2 port and up to $7,500 per DC fast charging port, with a $100,000 cap per premises.
Anaheim Public Utilities (APU) – DPI Level 2 (240V) Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate Program
This program offers a $250 rebate for qualifying Level 2 charger installations.
Clean School Bus
EPA's Clean School Bus Program funds eligible applicants replacing older diesel school buses with clean, alternative-fuel or zero-emission models, including associated charging infrastructure.
National Alternative Fuels Corridors
FHWA designates a national network of highway corridors for EV charging and alternative fueling infrastructure, helping guide where charging investment is prioritized.
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants
FHWA's Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program funds publicly accessible EV charging and alternative fueling infrastructure along designated corridors and in communities, though funding availability has been subject to ongoing federal budget and legal disputes.
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program
FHWA's NEVI Formula Program provides states funding, covering up to 80% of eligible costs, to strategically build out EV charging infrastructure along designated highway corridors nationwide.
Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, run by the US DOT and DOE, coordinates technical assistance and planning for EV charging deployment, operation, and maintenance nationwide.
Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) and Infrastructure Grants
EPA grants fund the incremental cost of replacing heavy-duty diesel vehicles with zero-emission models, along with related charging infrastructure.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Reliability Grants
FHWA's EV Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Program funds repair and replacement of existing, non-operational public Level 2 and DC fast chargers.
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Research and Development Grants
DOE grants of up to $200,000 support research and development of commercial innovations in EV chargers, EV batteries, and alternative fuel vehicle technologies.
Large-Scale Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Planning and Siting Grants
DOE's R-STEP program offers grants up to $2 million for large-scale renewable energy and EV charger planning and siting projects.
Federal Transportation Facility Improvement Program
FHWA's Federal Lands Access Program funds transportation facility improvements on or near federal lands, including light-duty EV charging infrastructure.
Transportation Sector Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Grant Program
EPA's Climate Pollution Reduction Grants fund projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions across six sectors, including transportation electrification.
Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants
DOE's SuperTruck Charge program offers grants up to $36 million to design, develop, and demonstrate replicable medium- and heavy-duty EV charging infrastructure.
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