In 2025, California offers substantial EV incentives, including up to $13,500 via Clean Cars 4 All for income-qualified residents replacing older vehicles, and $7,500 grants from the Clean Vehicle Assistance Program. The $7,500 federal tax credit for new EVs is available only for vehicles purchased before September 30, 2025.
Rebate Plus Option: $4,000
Income-qualified applicants may receive $4,000 based on their household level of income for the purchase or lease of a pre-owned EV.
PG&E customers with EVs are eligible to receive an $800 Clean Fuel Rebate for their use of electricity as a clean transportation fuel. What does an $800 Clean Fuel Rebate mean for you? $800 is about a year and a half's worth of electricity to fuel your car.
If you purchased a qualifying plug-in EV or clean vehicle during the required timeframes (either after December 31, 2009, through December 31, 2022, or January 1, 2023, through September 30, 2025), you can claim the respective credit by filling out Form 8936 and attaching it to your Form 1040 when you file your tax ...
The $7,500 federal tax credit are no longer available on new EV purchases, and California will not step in with its own rebate.
With SCE's Pre-Owned EV Rebate, you could receive a $1,000 or $4,000 rebate based on household income. Plus, with the Charge Ready Home Rebate Program, you can qualify for an additional $4,200 in rebates if you install a Level 2 EV charger. For more information visit our SCE EV Incentives blog.
Qualified customers may be eligible for a $5,000 rebate on the purchase of a permanent residential battery storage system to serve as backup power during an outage. Financial assistance programs: CARE, FERA and Medical Baseline are monthly discount programs that help eligible customers pay their energy bills.
Each applicant may receive rebates for up to three pre-owned EVs. Each owner or lessee, including co-owners and co-lessees, and their household may only receive one rebate per eligible vehicle. Rebate applications must be submitted within 180 days from the date of purchase/lease listed on the contract.
E.V.s tend to be pricier than comparable gas cars, but they have lower maintenance costs. And charging with electricity is typically cheaper than stopping at the gas pump. So an E.V. might save you money over time — even without the subsidies that the U.S. government used to offer.
EV batteries last a long time, typically 10-20 years or 100,000-200,000+ miles, often outlasting the typical vehicle ownership period, with manufacturers often warrantying them for 8 years/100,000 miles, but degradation slows with age, and good charging habits (avoiding constant 100% charges and extreme heat) significantly extend life. Modern battery tech and cooling systems are much better than older models, with some newer batteries expected to reach 300,000-500,000 miles before needing replacement, notes Coltura and Recurrent.
The "$10,000 EV credit" refers to a new tax deduction for auto loan interest, not a direct credit, available from October 2025 through 2028 for new, U.S.-built vehicles, allowing up to $10,000 deducted annually from your taxable income if you meet income caps (Modified Adjusted Gross Income under $100k-$200k depending on filing status). This replaces the old EV Tax Credit that expired September 30, 2025, though purchases made before that date still qualify for the previous incentives, up to $7,500. Always consult a tax professional to confirm eligibility for either the deduction or the expired credit.
Under the OBBBA, the federal EV tax credit ends September 30, 2025. After that date, buyers will no longer be able to claim the tax credit of up to $7,500 on new EVs, $4,000 on used ones, or the $1,000 credit for a home charger.
As part of the CleanBC Better Homes Energy Savings Program, you can receive a rebate of up to $9,500 with a maximum of $950 per window or door when replacing your current windows or exterior doors with program qualified products.
We typically send your rebate check within 90 days of your application approval date. You will receive an email when your check has been placed in the mail.
Which EVs are eligible for this program? Currently, Teslas listed in the program eligibility section and battery electric vehicles that use Wallbox, ChargePoint or Emporia chargers are eligible for the program. Stay tuned for updates on other supported vehicle makes in the future.
Many new electric vehicles (EVs) come with complimentary fast-charging packages, often on the Electrify America or EVgo networks, usually in the form of a set number of kilowatt-hours (kWh) or free minutes for the first year or two, with brands like Hyundai, Kia, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Genesis, Audi, and Volkswagen frequently offering these deals, though these incentives change and are less common than in the past. Check the specific model and year when purchasing, as offers vary greatly (e.g., 1,000 kWh for Kia, limited free sessions for BMW, or a set credit for Audi).
Wall-mounted and Level 1 EV chargers usually last around 10-15 years, whereas Level 2 and 3 chargers are designed for a longer lifespan of over two decades. The standard cable used with EV chargers can endure over 10,000 full charges or approximately 27 years of daily use.
Resale Value and Depreciation: A Key Hidden Cost of Electric Vehicles. Like all vehicles, EVs depreciate over time. The rapid pace of EV technology advancements means newer models often have longer ranges, better features, and improved efficiency, making older models less desirable.
The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) promoted clean vehicle adoption in California by offering rebates from $1,000 to $7,500 for the purchase or lease of new, eligible zero-emission vehicles, including electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell vehicles.
The following documents must be uploaded for all claims: