State EV intel · California
California EV Incentives & Savings
Avg. Electricity Rate
$0.315/kWh
Est. Annual Savings
$1,880
at $5.98/gal gas
California EV incentive programs
Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Rebate - San Joaquin Valley
Up to $3,000
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) administers the Drive Clean! Rebate Program, which provides rebates for the purchase...
Full details on AFDC.gov →
Residential Electric Vehicle Charger Financing Program
15% tax credit
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.
Full details on AFDC.gov →
Zero Emission Vehicle and Near-ZEV Weight Exemption
Weight exemption
ZEVs and near-ZEVs may exceed the state's gross vehicle weight limits by an amount equal to the difference of the weight of the near-zero emission or...
Full details on AFDC.gov →
Electric Vehicle Rebate - Antelope Valley
Up to $500
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.
Full details on AFDC.gov →
Clean Vehicle Rebate - El Dorado County
Up to $599
The El Dorado County Air Quality Management District (EDC AQMD) offers rebates of up to $599 to residents toward the purchase or lease of a new zero...
Full details on AFDC.gov →
Electric Vehicle and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Grant - Bay Area
Up to $12,000
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...
Full details on AFDC.gov →
Residential Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate – El Dorado County
Up to $300
The El Dorado County Air Quality Management District (EDC AQMD) offers rebates of up to $300 to residents for the purchase of a Level 2 EV charger.
Full details on AFDC.gov →
Incentive data from the DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center, last verified March 2026. Programs may change — click through for current details.
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