SCE is offering three Charge Ready program options to business and public sector stakeholders who want to be part of California’s electric vehicle (EV) future by installing charging equipment. Commercial, multi-family, and public sector properties of all types may be eligible for savings.
EV Charging Incentives and Rebates
In addition to broad-scale electric vehicle incentives, states and utilities provide incentive programs, rebates and tax credits specifically for purchasing and installing EV charging equipment across the country. You can learn about vehicle tax credits and rebates, income-based incentives, charging station incentives, local utilities electricity discounts and special driving perks for electric vehicles.
The Federal Tax Credit for Electric Vehicle Chargers is Back
The federal tax credit, often referred to as the 30C tax credit, covers 30% of EV charger equipment and installation costs. For non-residential installations, the tax credit is up to $100,000. Starting in 2023, customers must follow prevailing wage and apprenticeship guidelines for installation or the credit is capped at 6% of cost. Chargers must also be located in approved “census tracts.” You claim the credit on your Federal tax return by completing a form 8911.
Residential
If you install a home EV charging station, you can get 30% tax credit on the cost of hardware and installation, up to $1,000.
Commercial
Businesses that that install new EV chargers or EV charging equipment can also benefit from a tax incentive of up to 30% of the total cost of equipment and installation, up to $30,000.
Available Incentives and Rebates in California
Communities in Charge is California’s market-accelerating, light-duty electric vehicle (EV) charging incentive project funded by the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program, implemented by CALSTART, and supported in partnership with GRID Alternatives and Tetra Tech. Communities in Charge is designed to transform EV accessibility, rapidly catalyze new markets, and swiftly deploy Level 2 EV charging stations.
CALeVIP has EV charger rebates available that can cover up to 75% of installation costs. Rebates for Level 2 and DC fast chargers are available by region on a first-come, first-served basis until funding runs out. As with all CALeVIP rebates, applicants have access to free technical assistance!
EnergIIZE Commercial Vehicles (Energy Infrastructure Incentives for Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicles) is the nation’s first commercial vehicle fleet infrastructure incentive project. Funded by the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program and implemented by CALSTART, EnergIIZE provides incentives for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure equipment for medium- and heavy-duty battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in California. The project provides a user-friendly and streamlined process for participation by breaking down infrastructure deployment barriers through targeted incentives and specialized assistance.
The Charge! Program provides grant funding to offset a portion of the cost to purchase and install new publicly accessible (multi-family housing located projects are not subject to public accessibility requirements) chargers for light-duty electric vehicles, or EVs, along transportation corridors, at multi-family housing facilities, destinations, transit parking locations, and workplaces across the Bay Area.
PG&E’s EV Fleet program helps fleets easily and cost-effectively install charging infrastructure so they can:
- Save money
- Eliminate tailpipe emissions
- Simplify maintenance
California Peninsula Clean Energy EV Ready Program is a $28 million electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure program seeking to install 3,500 charging ports in San Mateo County over four years. The program offers:
SVCE is offering electric vehicle (EV) fast charger installation incentives of $50,000 per charger and up to $200,000 per site in high-priority zones to help accelerate electric vehicle adoption by multifamily residents living nearby. Learn more about the program, eligibility, selection criteria, and explore the map of priority zones.
LADWP Commercial EV Charging Station Rebate is available to help offset the cost of installing commercial charging equipment, including:
Level 2 charging station rebates to charge light-duty EVs of up to $5,000 per charging station if deployed in a Disadvantaged Community. Enrollment is closed.
Direct current fast chargers (DCFCs) rebates to charge light-duty EVs of up to $75,000 per charging station depending on power output. Enrollment is closed.
Charging station rebates to charge medium- and heavy-duty EVs of up to $125,000 per charging station depending on power output. Enrollment is open.
SDGE’s Power Your Drive for Fleets program connects fleets with resources, fleet-friendly charging rates, and financial incentives to easily and cost-effectively design and install the charging infrastructure needed to power medium- and heavy-duty electric fleets.
With the Liberty EV Charger Rebate Program, customers receive rebates to offset the cost of installing smart EV chargers. Rebates are available to our residential and small business customers.
Level 2 charging station rebates to charge light-duty EVs of up to $5,000 per charging station if deployed in a Disadvantaged Community. Enrollment is closed.
Direct current fast chargers (DCFCs) rebates to charge light-duty EVs of up to $75,000 per charging station depending on power output. Enrollment is closed.
Charging station rebates to charge medium- and heavy-duty EVs of up to $125,000 per charging station depending on power output. Enrollment is open.
The SJVAC District is currently accepting applications for its Charge Up! Program. This Program provides funding for public agencies, businesses, and property owners of multi-unit dwellings (i.e. apartment complexes, condominiums, etc.) in the San Joaquin Valley to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers. These chargers will support existing EV owners and encourage the growth of the clean technology in the Valley.
SMUD’s incentives make it easy and affordable for your business to be EV ready. Take advantage of incentives for your commercial vehicles including light-duty cars, trucks or semi-tractors. Plus, electric vehicle charging installations for customers, tenants or employees are eligible for incentives of $4,500 per handle for each level 2 EV charger.
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