California EV Incentive Finder
One form checks MyFirstEV, Clean Cars 4 All and CALeVIP home charger rebates. CVRP is closed, and these are the programs open now.
Most buyers only check one EV incentive and miss the others. This tool checks your household against all three active California EV purchase/charging programs at once, so you see the full stack you might qualify for before you shop.
Answer a few questions once; use the linked calculator for each program for the exact dollar amount.
California EV Incentive Finder
Your Likely EV Incentives
How this is calculated
MyFirstEV is for people buying their first ZEV. It pays $3,500 (new) or $1,750 (certified pre-owned) and has no income test. Clean Cars 4 All is income-qualified and generally requires scrapping an older, high-polluting vehicle. It pays $9,500-$12,000, depending on the vehicle and whether you live in a disadvantaged community, to households at or below 300% of the federal poverty level.
CALeVIP is not tied to buying a vehicle. It is a rebate for installing a home charger, from about $500 up to $6,500 depending on income and region. None of the three programs excludes the others, so a lower-income first-time buyer who scraps an old car and installs a home charger could qualify for all three.
CVRP is intentionally excluded from this finder since it closed in November 2023 and will not reopen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I combine multiple California EV incentives?
Often, yes. A first-time ZEV buyer who is also income-qualified may be able to combine MyFirstEV with Clean Cars 4 All, and add a CALeVIP rebate for a home charger. The three programs are separate and have different eligibility tests.
Is CVRP part of this incentive finder?
No. The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) closed permanently on November 8, 2023, so it isn't included. MyFirstEV and Clean Cars 4 All are the current EV purchase incentives.
Do I need to scrap a car to get an EV rebate?
Only for Clean Cars 4 All, which is specifically designed around retiring an older, high-polluting vehicle. MyFirstEV and CALeVIP don't require scrapping anything.
Does buying used qualify for any rebate?
Yes. MyFirstEV includes a certified pre-owned tier, and Clean Cars 4 All's replacement vehicle can often be used as well as new, depending on your air district's rules.
How do I apply once I know what I qualify for?
Each program has its own application. MyFirstEV and Clean Cars 4 All go through CARB/driveclean.ca.gov or your air district, and CALeVIP goes through calevip.org. This finder tells you which programs to apply to. It doesn't submit anything for you.
This tool provides an educational estimate only and is not affiliated with CARB or CALeVIP. Confirm current funding, exact amounts, and required documentation with each program directly before purchasing.