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California electric vehicle charging station incentives and rebates have long led the country’s effort to push EV adoption. The state has one of the largest vehicle sales markets in the country. As part of their contribution to the Zero-Emission task force, they plan to reach a sales goal of 61% ZEV sold in the state by 2030. As of February 2022, they lead the whole country in the zero-emission vehicle market.
The California Air Resources Board is considering a substantial increase in electric vehicle requirements with a proposal, which is still under staff review, that would aim for 68% ZEVs of new vehicles in 2030, 76% in 2031, and 100% in 2035.
As a result, the list of California electric vehicle charging station incentives and rebates are the most comprehensive in the United States and are a huge contributor to the success of EV adoption so far.
Below is a compiled list of the both state and private EV charging station incentive and rebate programs in the state of California.
California Electric Vehicle Charging Station Incentives List
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Loan and Rebate Program
The Electric Vehicle Charging Station Financing Program offers loans of 10-15% for the design, development, purchase, and installation of EVSE at small businesses. More on the program here.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Grant – Antelope Valley
Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD) offers rebates of up to 80% of infrastructure and installation costs for public EVSE. Eligible sites includes: retail centers, multi-unit dwellings, workplaces, hospitals, public transit stations, and park and rides. More on the program here.
Residential Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Financing Program
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Loss Reserve Program financing allows property owners to borrow funds to pay for the purchase and installation of EVSE. Learn more about the program here
California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP) Incentive List
The following EV charging station incentive projects are all part of the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP) funded by the California Energy Commission.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate – Central Coast Incentive Project
The Central Coast Incentive Project offers rebates for the installation of EVSEs. The program offers up to $80,000 in disadvantaged communities (DACs) for DCFCs and up to $70,000 outside disadvantaged communities. For Level 2 EVSEs, the program offers $5,500 per port in DACs and $5,000 per port outside DACs. For multi-unit dwellings, $6,500 in rebates is offered. Learn more here.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate – The Northern California Incentive Project
The program offers rebates up to $80,000 or 80% of total costs in disadvantaged communities (DACs) for DCFCs and up to $70,000 or 75% of total costs outside disadvantaged communities. For Level 2 EVSEs, the program offers $6,500 per connector in DACs and $6,000 per connector outside DACs. For multi-unit dwellings, $7,500 in rebates is offered. Learn more here.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate – Inland Counties Incentive Project
This program offers rebates up to $40,000 or 75% of total costs in disadvantaged communities (DACs) for DCFCs between 50kW and 99.99kW and up to $60,000 or 75% of total costs outside disadvantaged communities. For DCFCs greater than 100kW the program offers $80,000 or up to 75% of total costs in DACs and $60,000 or 75% of total costs outside DACs. For Level 2 EVSEs, the program offers $4,000 per port in DACs and $3,500 per port outside DACs. For multi-unit dwellings, $6,000 in rebates is offered. Learn more here.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate – San Joaquin Valley Incentive Project
This program offers rebates for the installation of charging stations. It offers up to $80,000 or 80% of total costs in disadvantaged communities (DACs) for DCFCs and up to $70,000 or 75% of total costs outside DACs. For Level 2 EVSEs, the program offers $4,000 per port in DACs and $3,500 per port outside DACs. For multi-unit dwellings, $5,000 in rebates is offered. More here.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate – Peninsula-Silicon Valley Incentive Project
This project offers rebates up to $60,000 or 75% of total costs in disadvantaged communities (DACs) for DCFCs between 50kW and 99.99kW and up to $50,000 or 75% of total costs outside disadvantaged communities. For DCFCs greater than 100kW the program offers $80,000 or up to 75% of total costs in DACs and $70,000 or 75% of total costs outside DACs. For Level 2 EVSEs, the program offers $5,000 per port in DACs and $4,500 per port outside DACs. For multi-unit dwellings, $6,000 in rebates is offered. More here.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate – Sacramento County Incentive Project
The Sacramento County Incentive Project offers rebates for the installation of charging stations. It offers up to $80,000 or 80% of total costs in disadvantaged communities (DACs) for DCFCs and up to $70,000 or 75% of total costs outside DACs. For Level 2 EVSEs, the program offers $5,500 per port in DACs and $5,000 per port outside DACs. For multi-unit dwellings, $6,500 in rebates is offered. More here.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate – San Diego County Incentive Project
This Incentive Project offers rebates up to $60,000 or 75% of total costs in disadvantaged communities (DACs) for DCFCs between 50kW and 99.99kW and up to $50,000 or 75% of total costs outside disadvantaged communities. For DCFCs greater than 100kW the program offers $80,000 or up to 75% of total costs in DACs and $70,000 or 75% of total costs outside DACs. For Level 2 EVSEs, the program offers $5,000 per port in DACs and $4,500 per port outside DACs. For multi-unit dwellings, $6,000 in rebates is offered. More here.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate – Sonoma Coast Incentive Project
The Sonoma Coast Incentive Project offers rebates up to $60,000 or 75% of total costs in disadvantaged communities (DACs) for DCFCs between 50kW and 99.99kW and up to $50,000 or 75% of total costs outside disadvantaged communities. For DCFCs greater than 100kW, the program offers $80,000 or up to 75% of total costs in DACs and $70,000 or 75% of total costs outside DACs. For Level 2 EVSEs, the program offers $5,500 per port in DACs and $5,000 per port outside DACs. For multi-unit dwellings, $6,500 in rebates is offered. More here.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate – Southern California Incentive Project
The Southern California Incentive Project, offers rebates of up to $70,000 and 75% of total costs for DCFC installation at new sites and up to $40,000, per DC fast EVSE installation at replacement or make-ready sites. More here.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate – Alameda County Incentive Project
This project offers rebates up to $40,000 or 75% of total costs in disadvantaged communities (DACs) for DCFCs between 50kW and 99.99kW and up to $30,000 or 75% of total costs outside disadvantaged communities. For DCFCs greater than 100kW, the program offers $80,000 or up to 75% of total costs in DACs and $60,000 or 75% of total costs outside DACs. For Level 2 EVSEs, the program offers $4,000 per port in DACs and $3,500 per port outside DACs. For multi-unit dwellings, $6,000 in rebates is offered. More here.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate – South Central Coast Incentive Project
This project offers rebates up to $40,000 or 75% of total costs in disadvantaged communities (DACs) for DCFCs between 50kW and 99.99kW and up to $30,000 or 75% of total costs outside disadvantaged communities. For DCFCs greater than 100kW, the program offers $80,000 or up to 75% of total costs in DACs and $60,000 or 75% of total costs outside DACs. For Level 2 EVSEs, the program offers $4,000 per port in DACs and $3,500 per port outside DACs. For multi-unit dwellings, $6,000 in rebates is offered. More here.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentives – San Joaquin Valley
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) under the Charge Up! Program, provides funding for public agencies, businesses, and property owners of multi-unit dwellings to purchase and install EVSEs. The program offers rebates of $5,00 for a single port level 2 EVSE, $6,000 for a dual port level 2 EVSE, and $25,000 for a DCFC. More here.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate – South Coast and MSRC
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee’s (MSRC) Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Incentive Pilot Program offers rebates of up to $250 Level 2 EVSE. More here.
California Utility Electric Vehicle Incentive List
Commercial Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebates – TID
TID offers California electric vehicle charging station incentives and rebates of $1,000 to businesses for the installation of Level 2 EV chargers and up to $6,000 to cover any infrastructure costs. The program also offers a rebate up to $20,000 for the purchase and installation of DCFC. More on the program here.
Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebates – TID
This program offers a $300 rebate for the purchase and installation of Level 2 EV chargers. More here.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate – Liberty Utilities
Liberty Utilities offers its residential customers up to $1,500 in rebates and its commercial customers up to $2,500 in rebates for the purchase and installation of EVSE at their home or small business. Learn more here.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebates for Businesses – SMUD
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) offers rebates of up to $30,000 to its commercial customers for the purchase and installation of DCFC and rebates of up to $4,500 per port for Level 2 EVSE. Learn more here.
Multi-Unit Dwelling (MUD) and Workplace Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate – MCE
The MCE Program offers rebates of up to $3,500 per port for the installation of approved EVSE at multi-unit dwellings and workplaces in their territory. Learn more here.
Multi-Unit Dwelling (MUD) and Workplace Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentives – PG&E
Pacific Gas & Electric’s (PG&E) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Network Program offers rebates of up to $2,300 per port for the installation of approved EVSE at multi-dwelling units and workplaces in their territory. These facilities must equip at least 10 joint parking spots with charging stations. Learn more here.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentives for Commercial Customers – PG&E
Pacific Gas & Electric’s (PG&E) EV Fast Charge Program offers incentives and will cover the cost for the installation of DCFC. The purchased DCFC must be from the approved EVSE list. Learn more here.
School Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate – PG&E
Under this program, rebates of up to $11,500 are given to schools for the installation of a single port Level 2 EVSE and $15,500 for a dual port. Learn more here
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate – SCE
Southern California Edison’s (SCE) Charge Ready Program offers rebates of varying amounts to businesses, government organizations, and property owners for the installation of EVSE. More on this program here.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) and Charging Incentive – Sonoma Clean Power (SCP)
SCP offers its eligible customers a free Level 2 EVSE with wifi capabilities. Costs for shipping and installation are not covered. More here .
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate – Alameda Municipal Power (AMP)
AMP provides rebates of up to $800 to residential customers and up to $5,000 to commercial customers (including an extra $500 per additional port up to $3,000) toward the purchase of Level 2 EVSE. More here .
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate – Azusa Light & Water
Azusa Light & Water offers a $150 rebate to customers for the purchase of an ENERGY STAR certified Level 2 EVSE. More on the program here.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebates – Anaheim Public Utilities (APU)
APU provides rebates of up to $1,000 for its residential customers, and $5,000 for its commercial customers for the purchase and installation for Level 2 EVSE. Up to $10,000 to its commercial customers for the purchase and installation of a DCFC. More on the program here.
Residential Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate – LADWP
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) offers a rebate of up to $500 and $250 for the purchase and installation of qualified Level 2 EVSE, and installation of an EVSE meter, respectively. More on the program here.
Commercial Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate – LADWP
The LADWP offers rebates of up to $5,000 for the purchase and installation of Level 2 EVSE. They can also receive rebates up to $75,000 per DCFC and $125,000 for DCFC for medium and heavy duty vehicles. More on the program here.
All Electric Vehicle (EV) and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebates – CCCE
CCCE also offers customers a rebate of up to $10,000 for Level 2 EVSE installed at homes or workplaces. More on the program here.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate – Burbank Water and Power (BWP)
BWP offers rebates up to $1,500 to its residential customers for the purchase and installation of Level 2 EVSE and up to $15,000 to its commercial and multi-unit dwelling customers for the purchase and installation of Level 2 EVSE. More on the program here.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate – Glendale Water and Power (GWP)
GWP offers rebates up to $599 to its residential customers for the installation of Level 2 EVSE, and up to $6,000 to its commercial and multi-dwelling unit customers. Customer can get up to 4 rebates. More on the program here.
Residential Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate – Pasadena Water and Power (PWP)
PWP offers its customers a rebate of $600 for EVSE with Wi-Fi and $200 for one without EVSE. More on the program here.
Commercial Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate – Pasadena Water and Power (PWP)
PWP provides its commercial, workplace, multi-unit dwelling (MUD) and fleet customers with rebates of $3,000 per port for the installation of networked Level 2 EVSE, and rebates of $1,500 per port for non-networked Level 2 EVSE. It also offers rebates of $6,000 for the installation of DCFC. More here
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentive – SDG&E
The San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) Power Your Drive for Fleets program offers its medium and heavy duty commercial customers a no-cost installation of a SDG&E charging station or rebates up to 80% of the cost of installation for non-SDG&E infrastructure. More on the program here.
Multi-Unit Dwelling (MUD) and Workplace Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentive – SDG&E
This program offers its workplace and MUD customers EVSE equipment and support. Learn more here.
Electric Vehicle Charger and Installation Rebates – Lodi Electric
The City of Lodi offers residential customers rebates up to $500 for the installation and purchase of Level 2 EVSE and its commercial customers rebates up to $3,000. Learn more here.
Electric Vehicle Charger and Installation Rebates – Colton Public Utilities
Under this California Electric Vehicle Charging Station incentives program, customers can get a rebate up to $5,000 for the installation of an EV charger and a utility meter, and up to $2,500 for the installation of a standard “dumb charger” connection. Learn more here.
Electric Vehicle Charger and Installation Rebates – Marin Clean Energy
MCE’s electric vehicle (EV) charging station offers workplaces and MUDs rebates of $3,000 for a Level 2 charger and $750 for a Level 1 charger. More on the program here.