Clean Cars 4 All Rebate Estimator
CVRP closed in 2023 — Clean Cars 4 All is the current income-qualified program. Estimate your combined rebate range and find your air district.
Clean Cars 4 All pays income-qualified households to scrap an older, high-polluting vehicle and replace it with a cleaner one. Combined incentives typically run about $9,500 to $12,000, but the exact amount, income limits, and rules are set independently by your regional air district — not by the state.
This program is run separately by each of California's roughly 35 air districts, so amounts and requirements vary by where you live. Enter your details below for a general range and district-specific guidance — then confirm the exact figure with your air district before applying.
Clean Cars 4 All Estimator
Estimated Combined Rebate Range
How this is calculated
Clean Cars 4 All isn't a single statewide formula — CARB funds it, but each regional air district designs its own version: its own income limits, its own combined rebate amount, and its own list of eligible replacement vehicles. That's why this tool shows a range (about $9,500 to $12,000 combined) rather than one exact number.
The range reflects a scrap-plus-replacement incentive in a typical high-funding district; your district's real number could be higher, lower, or currently unfunded if its budget for the year has run out. Scrapping an older, high-polluting vehicle is required in most districts to unlock the full incentive — skip that step and you may only qualify for a smaller rebate or none at all.
Not every district offers every replacement type either; e-bike options, for instance, exist in South Coast AQMD and Bay Area AQMD but aren't universal. Always confirm current funding availability and exact terms with your specific air district before counting on this money.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clean Cars 4 All?
Clean Cars 4 All is California's income-qualified program that pays lower-income households to scrap an older, high-polluting vehicle and replace it with a cleaner one — often a plug-in hybrid, battery-electric, or fuel-cell vehicle. It's run independently by each regional air district, not by the state directly.
How much is the Clean Cars 4 All rebate?
Combined incentives (vehicle rebate plus scrap payment) typically range from about $9,500 to $12,000, depending on which air district runs the program in your area. Each district sets its own exact amounts and funding levels, so confirm the current figure with your local air district.
Do I have to scrap my old car to get Clean Cars 4 All?
In most air districts, yes — retiring an older, high-polluting vehicle is a core requirement of the program, and skipping it usually means a smaller incentive or no eligibility at all. Some districts make exceptions; check your specific district's rules.
Is Clean Cars 4 All the same as CVRP?
No. The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) closed permanently on November 8, 2023, and will not reopen. Clean Cars 4 All is a separate, still-active, income-qualified program run by regional air districts.
Can I get an e-bike instead of a car through Clean Cars 4 All?
Some air districts, including South Coast AQMD and Bay Area AQMD, offer an e-bike incentive option instead of or alongside a vehicle rebate. Availability varies by district.
Which air district handles my Clean Cars 4 All application?
California has about 35 regional air districts, each running its own version of Clean Cars 4 All. Major ones include South Coast AQMD, Bay Area AQMD, San Joaquin Valley APCD, Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD, and San Diego County APCD — apply through whichever district covers your county.
This tool provides an educational estimate only and is not affiliated with CARB or any regional air district. Clean Cars 4 All income limits, rebate amounts, and funding availability are set and changed independently by each air district — confirm current details with your district before applying.