Clean Cars 4 All Rebate Estimator
CVRP closed in 2023. Clean Cars 4 All pays income-qualified Californians to retire an old car for a plug-in hybrid, EV or e-bike. Check your grant, the income limit and whether your program is taking applications.
Clean Cars 4 All pays $10,000 toward a battery-electric or fuel cell vehicle and $9,500 toward a plug-in hybrid ($12,000 and $11,500 in a disadvantaged community), plus up to $2,000 for charging, when you scrap a working older car. Household income must be at or below 300% of the poverty level ($99,000 for a family of 4).
Clean Cars 4 All Estimator
Your Estimated Grant
Grant amounts
| Replacement | Standard | Disadvantaged community |
|---|---|---|
| Battery-electric or fuel cell vehicle | $10,000 | $12,000 |
| Plug-in hybrid | $9,500 | $11,500 |
| Home charger or charging card (with a vehicle) | Up to $2,000 | |
| E-bike or transit card instead of a car (where offered) | $7,500 | |
All five air district programs and the statewide DCAP use this CARB table. The vehicle can be new or used and must come from a dealer the program has approved; a lease must be for a new vehicle on CARB's eligible list. Conventional hybrids no longer qualify. Apply and get approved before you buy: grants are not retroactive.
Who runs it where you live
| Program | Area | Status |
|---|---|---|
| South Coast AQMD Replace Your Ride | Orange County and the non-desert parts of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties | Paused New applications temporarily suspended because of high demand (notice on the Replace Your Ride portal, checked 2026-10-02). Existing applicants can still log in. |
| Bay Area AQMD Clean Cars for All | Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, southwestern Solano and southern Sonoma | Open Open since the August 19, 2025 relaunch (checked 2026-10-02). |
| Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD Sacramento's Clean Cars 4 All | Sacramento County | Unconfirmed The district's site could not be reached on 2026-10-02 and third-party listings report the program closed for high demand. Check the district's page before you plan on this grant. |
| San Diego County APCD San Diego Clean Cars 4 All | San Diego County | Unconfirmed Could not confirm the current application status on 2026-10-02. Check the district's page. |
| San Joaquin Valley APCD Drive Clean in the San Joaquin: Replace | San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings and Tulare counties and the valley part of Kern County | Paused Stopped accepting applications until more funding arrives, except for residents of the Arvin-Lamont, Shafter, Stockton and South Central Fresno AB 617 communities (district page, March 2026; the live site could not be reached on 2026-10-02). |
| Statewide (DCAP) Driving Clean Assistance Program: Clean Cars 4 All pathway | Everywhere in California outside the five districts above | Open The scrap-and-replace Clean Cars 4 All pathway is open; DCAP's no-scrap Financing Assistance pathway closed in August 2026 with no reopening date. |
The car you retire has to run, be registered to you and have been registered in California for about two years; each program sets its own model-year cutoff (South Coast: 2010 or older; Bay Area: 2007 or older; San Joaquin Valley: 2006 or older). Programs pay first come, first served while money lasts, except DCAP, which ranks applicants by need.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clean Cars 4 All?
Clean Cars 4 All is CARB's income-qualified program that pays you to retire a working older car and replace it with a plug-in hybrid, battery-electric or fuel cell vehicle, or with an e-bike or transit card. Five air districts run their own versions; everyone else in California applies through the statewide Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP).
How much is the Clean Cars 4 All grant?
$10,000 for a battery-electric or fuel cell vehicle and $9,500 for a plug-in hybrid, or $12,000 and $11,500 if you live in a disadvantaged community census tract. Up to $2,000 more is available for a home charger or a charging card.
What is the income limit for Clean Cars 4 All?
Household income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level: $99,000 a year for a family of 4 under the 2026 guidelines. Each administrator checks income from tax returns or other proof.
Do I have to scrap my old car to get Clean Cars 4 All?
Yes. Every Clean Cars 4 All program requires you to retire a working vehicle that is registered to you; a totaled car does not count. DCAP's no-scrap Financing Assistance pathway closed in August 2026. Without a car to retire, look at MyFirstEV instead.
Can I use Clean Cars 4 All for a regular hybrid?
No. Conventional hybrids are no longer eligible replacements. The new or used vehicle must be a plug-in hybrid, battery-electric or fuel cell vehicle (or a zero-emission motorcycle), bought or leased from a dealer the program has approved.
Is Clean Cars 4 All the same as CVRP?
No. The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) closed permanently on November 8, 2023. Clean Cars 4 All is a separate, income-qualified scrap-and-replace program, and MyFirstEV is the newer rebate for first-time EV buyers.
This tool gives an estimate only and is not affiliated with CARB, DCAP or any air district. The program administrator decides eligibility and the final amount. Sources: CARB Clean Cars 4 All FAQ (revised September 2026); South Coast AQMD Replace Your Ride flyer; Bay Area AQMD Clean Cars for All program and eligibility pages; Valley Air District Drive Clean in the San Joaquin Replace page; Driving Clean Assistance Program; HHS 2026 poverty guidelines.