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.
Glendale Water and Power (GWP) – EVSE Rebate
Up to $3,000 per networked Level 2 charger at commercial/multifamily residential sites, plus an extra $3,000 if publicly accessible or in a disadvantaged area.
LADWP – Residential Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate Charge up LA
Eligible customers can receive up to a $1,000 rebate for a Level 2 (240–volt) charging station and a $250 rebate for a dedicated EV meter installation.
Liberty Utilities – EV Charger Rebates
Residential: Level 2 up to $1500. Small Business: Level 2 up to $2500.
Lodi Electric – Level 2 EV Charging Rebate
Provides $3,000 for a commercial Level 2 charger plus $3,000 for installation, with larger rebates for DC fast chargers.
Marine Clean Energy (MCE) – Charging Station Rebate Program
MCE provides rebates through its MCEv program for installing EV charging stations.
Marine Clean Energy (MCE) – Multi–Unit Dwelling & Workplace EVSE Rebate
Provides $3,000 per Level 2 port for workplaces or multifamily residential, with special incentives for certain counties and public sites.
Modesto Irrigation District (MID) – EV Charger Rebate
Offers $350 per Level 2 charger for commercial customers, up to six chargers.
Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) – EV Charge Schools Program
Supports the installation of EV charging stations at educational institutions.
Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) – Fast Charge Program
Supports the installation of fast–charging stations in various locations, encouraging more extensive EV use.
Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) – Commercial EVSE Rebate
$3,000 per Level 2 port for businesses and multifamily residential; DC fast chargers can qualify for up to $6,000 if serving certain community sites.
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility – EV Charger Rebate
$5,000 total per commercial charger ($4,000 for single port plus $1,000 additional port), fostering local EV infrastructure.
San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) – Power Your Drive Program
Helps workplaces and multifamily communities install EV charging stations by covering a portion of installation and equipment costs.
San Joaquin Valley APCD – Charge Up! EV Charger Incentive
Offers up to $5,000 for Level 2 single–port or $6,000 for dual–port, aiding businesses and multifamily residential properties in the San Joaquin Valley.
SMUD – EVSE Rebates for Businesses
$4,500 per Level 2 handle and up to $30,000 per DC fast unit, plus potential panel or transformer upgrade support for commercial installations.
South Coast AQMD – Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate
Rebate up to $250 or charger cost (whichever is lower). Low–income residents may qualify for a total rebate of $500 or charger cost.
TID Water & Power – Commercial PEV & EVSE Rebates
Provides $1,000 per Level 2 charger plus up to $6,000 for qualifying infrastructure, up to ten rebates per commercial account.
Trinity Public Utilities District – EV Charger Rebate
Provides a $500 credit for installing a Level 2 station at commercial or residential sites, expanding charging in Trinity PUD territory.
VPU – EV Incentive Programs
Residential EV rebates up to $2,500 for EV purchase/lease or Level 2 charger installation. Commercial rebates: Level 2 up to $3,000/port; DCFC (Tier 1–3) up to $7,500/port. Max $100,000/Premises.
Clean School Bus
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean School Bus program provides funding to eligible applicants for the replacement of existing school buses with clean, alternative fuel school buses or zero emission school buses. EPA may award up to 100% of the cost of the replacement bus, char...
National Alternative Fuels Corridors
The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) designates a national network of electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen, propane, and natural gas fueling infrastructure along national highway system corridors. To designate these Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFC), F...
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program) offers funding to deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and hydrogen, propane, and natural gas fueling infrastructure. The...
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program
The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) NEVI Formula Program provides funding to states to strategically deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Funding is available for up to 80% of eligible project costs, including: - The acquisition,...
Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) established a Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office) to study, plan, coordinate, and implement joint issues, including: - Technical assistance related to the deployment, operation, and mai...
Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) and Infrastructure Grants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers grants for heavy-duty ZEVs and associated infrastructure. Grant award amounts vary and may cover up to 100% of total project costs. Eligible project costs include: - The incremental cost of replacing a non-zero emission Class 6 or 7 hea...
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Reliability Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) EV Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Program offers funding for the repair and replacement of existing, non-operational publicly accessible Level 2 and direct current (DC) fast chargers. Funding is...
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Research and Development Grants
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) provides grants of up to \$200,000 for the research and development of commercial innovations related to electric vehicle (EV) chargers, EV batteries, and biodiesel, hydrogen and fuel cell vehicle technologies. Eligible applicants include domestic small busines...
Community Electric Vehicle Charger Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Energy's (Joint Office) offers grants of up to \$4 million for projects that expand community e-mobility access and provide clean reliable energy. Topic areas include solving no-home charging, electrifying light- and medium-duty fl...
Large-Scale Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Planning and Siting Grants
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) offers grants of up to \$2 million for large-scale renewable energy planning and siting projects, including EV chargers, through the Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) Program. Eligible applicants include state-based coll...
Federal Transportation Facility Improvement Program
The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides funding for the improvement of transportation facilities on or adjacent to Federal lands through the Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP). Eligible electric mobility projects include light-duty electric ve...
Transportation Sector Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Grant Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers grants for the development and implementation of plans to reduce GHG emissions and other harmful air pollution through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program. The CPRG program provides funding to projects targeting six sectors, ...
Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Vehicle Technology Office (VTO) offers grants of up to \$36 million for the design, development, and demonstration of MHD EV charging infrastructure through the SuperTruck Charge program. The SuperTruck Charge program aims to identify large scale replicable d...
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