California is leading the charge in incentivizing electric vehicle (EV) adoption with a plethora of rebates and incentives. Here are our top three picks that dealers, car companies, and EV charging firms should be closely monitoring:
- Clean Cars 4 All (CC4A) Initiative: This initiative offers up to $12,000 in rebates when purchasing a new EV. Eligible individuals living in disadvantaged communities and meeting income thresholds qualify for the maximum rebate amount. Dealers and EV charging firms should take note because $257.5M has been allocated to the program, financing is facilitated through state agencies, and it mandates that zip codes must have charging options. Learn more about the program here.
- Clean Fuel Reward Program: Purchasing or leasing a new electric car, hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, or plug-in hybrid in California can earn you a point-of-sale rebate of up to $750 through this program. To qualify, the vehicle must offer a minimum battery capacity of 5 kilowatt-hours and be purchased from a participating retailer. Dealers and EV charging firms should pay attention because retailers must register with the state, ensure correct registration to apply for the rebate, and monitor battery capacity requirements. Watch the latest updates about the program here.
- Charge Up LA: The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) offers Charge Up LA! incentives providing up to $1,500 for qualifying pre-owned electric vehicle purchases. Customers can also receive rebates of up to $1,000 for purchasing and installing qualifying Level 2 EV charging stations. Low-income customers are eligible for an additional $500 rebate. Dealers and EV charging firms should take note because the program extends beyond individual rebates. Companies with heavy and medium-duty vehicles in their fleets can receive rebates ranging from $125,000 to $500,000 based on the number of charges installed. The program continually updates its infrastructure grid, and it provides specific directions on eligible charger types. Learn more about the program here.
If these updates are crucial to your dealership, EV Charging firm, or company’s plan, we also recommend looking into Cloverleaf AI. In short, we track 1.5M government meetings across the country each year to ensure you never miss out on an opportunity to sell chargers or vehicles to the government or the chance to get rebates for your firm, potentially worth millions of dollars.
