Incentives · November 2026
California has 2 open EV programs on our list. At 29.75¢/kWh, 100 miles costs about $8.93 at home, vs. $19.77 of gas in a 30 mpg car.
Last checked October 30, 2026. Programs open and close without notice; confirm on the official page.
$3,500 new; $1,750 used · Open
California resident acquiring a first ZEV; lifetime limit of one. No income limit stated. Lease eligible. New MSRP up to $50,000; used is CPO, at least 2 model years old, up to $25,000. BEV and FCEV only; over 8,500 lb excluded. Lucid and Rivian may be exempt from the caps. Point of sale through participating automakers, state funds matched by automaker.
Up to $10,000 ZEV, $12,000 in disadvantaged communities, plus up to $2,000 charging · Open by district
Household income at or below 300% FPL; scrap and replace; apply before buying; new or used. Lease not mentioned on CARB page. Five air districts.
Up to $10,000, $12,000 in disadvantaged communities, plus up to $2,000 charging · Scrap-and-replace open subject to funding
Scrap and replace outside CC4A districts; income tiers.
| State sales tax | 7.25% |
|---|---|
| Average with local tax | 8.99% |
| Lease tax | Charged on each monthly payment, at your local rate. |
| Yearly EV fee | $121 |
| Home electricity | 29.75¢/kWh |
| Regular gas | $5.93/gal |
Tax rules change and local rates differ. Ask the dealer to show the tax on your contract.
We track MyFirstEV (Open); Clean Cars 4 All (CC4A) (Open by district); Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP) (Scrap-and-replace open subject to funding). Check the official page before you count on one, since funding changes.
Charged on each monthly payment, at your local rate.
Yes, $121 a year on top of regular registration.
At 29.75¢/kWh, 100 miles costs about $8.93 at home, vs. $19.77 of gas in a 30 mpg car.