Electric Vehicle Offers & Information
Federal Tax Credit for New & Used Electric Vehicles
A federal tax credit is available for new and used electric vehicles that meet requirements specified in Internal Revenue Code Section 30D.
New Vehicle Clean Credit up to $7,500.
You may qualify for a credit up to $7,500 if you buy a new, qualified plug-in EV between 2023 to 2032. Under certain conditions between a dealership and a seller, "leasing" a vehicle may allow the purchase to be treated as a "commercial vehicle," thus making it eligible for the full tax credit without satisfying some of the strict program eligibility requirements. Be sure to inquire with the dealership and a tax professional when researching purchase options.
Used Vehicle Clean Credit up to $4,000.
Beginning January 1, 2023, if you buy a qualified used electric vehicle (EV) from a licensed dealer for $25,000 or less, you may be eligible for a used clean vehicle tax credit. The credit equals 30% of the sale price up to a maximum credit of $4,000. Additional Details.
The credit is nonrefundable, so you can't get back more on the credit than you owe in taxes. You can't apply any excess credit to future tax years.
Starting in January 2024, an Inflation Reduction Act provision allows consumers to transfer the tax credit to car dealers, reducing the purchase price of eligible new and used vehicles at the time of sale.
New Vehicle Clean Credit up to $7,500.
You may qualify for a credit up to $7,500 if you buy a new, qualified plug-in EV between 2023 to 2032. Under certain conditions between a dealership and a seller, "leasing" a vehicle may allow the purchase to be treated as a "commercial vehicle," thus making it eligible for the full tax credit without satisfying some of the strict program eligibility requirements. Be sure to inquire with the dealership and a tax professional when researching purchase options.
Used Vehicle Clean Credit up to $4,000.
Beginning January 1, 2023, if you buy a qualified used electric vehicle (EV) from a licensed dealer for $25,000 or less, you may be eligible for a used clean vehicle tax credit. The credit equals 30% of the sale price up to a maximum credit of $4,000. Additional Details.
The credit is nonrefundable, so you can't get back more on the credit than you owe in taxes. You can't apply any excess credit to future tax years.
Starting in January 2024, an Inflation Reduction Act provision allows consumers to transfer the tax credit to car dealers, reducing the purchase price of eligible new and used vehicles at the time of sale.
- Consult your tax adviser to make sure you qualify
- Tax credit amount varies based on vehicle details
- Restrictions apply, subject to change without notice
Incentive Information
Electric Vehicle Federal Tax Incentive up to $7,500
Federal Tax Credit for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment up to $1,000
If you install qualified vehicle refueling and recharging property at your home, including electric vehicle charging equipment, you may be eligible for a credit of up to $1,000 for each item of property.
- Consult a tax professional to see if your installation qualifies
- Visit IRS website for additional information
Incentive Information
Federal Tax Credit up to $1,000 for residential charging equipment
El Dorado County - Air Quality Management District - Electric Vehicle Rebate
AQMD is accepting applications for the Drive Clean! program which provides a $599 incentive to County residents for the purchase or lease of an Air Resources Board (ARB) Clean Vehicle Rebate Program eligible vehicle.
- Restrictions apply; subject to change without notice
- Visit program website for additional information
El Dorado County - Air Quality Management District - Level 2 Charger Rebate
AQMD is accepting applications for the CHARGE! incentive program which provides up to $300 for the purchase of a Level 2 electric vehicle charger for your home.
- Restrictions apply; subject to change without notice
- Visit program website for additional information
Placer County Air Pollution Control District - Grants & Incentive Programs
The Placer County Air Pollution Control District offers information on a variety of residential and commercial incentive and grant programs to reduce air pollution.
- Restrictions apply; subject to change without notice
- Visit program website for additional information
CA Clean Air Vehicle (CAV) Decal Program - HOV Lane Access
If you drive a vehicle that meets certain emissions standards and other criteria, you may be able to get Clean Air Vehicle (CAV) decals and a CAV decal identification (ID) card, which allow single occupancy use of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV, or carpool) lanes.
The Clean Air Vehicle (CAV) Decal Program is administered by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in partnership with the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
The CAV Decal Program is subject to authorization by the Federal Highway Administration. If federal authorization is withdrawn, the program may end sooner than specified in state law.
The Clean Air Vehicle (CAV) Decal Program is administered by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in partnership with the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
The CAV Decal Program is subject to authorization by the Federal Highway Administration. If federal authorization is withdrawn, the program may end sooner than specified in state law.
- Income-qualified offer option
- Visit program website for details
- Restrictions apply, subject to change without notice
Incentive Information
• Allows qualified clean vehicles to drive solo in the carpool (HOV) lane.
• Income-qualified program available for newly purchased, pre-owned clean vehicles.
• Income-qualified program available for newly purchased, pre-owned clean vehicles.
California Bureau of Automotive Repair - Vehicle Retirement Program
The Consumer Assistance Program’s (CAP) vehicle retirement option offers eligible consumers an incentive to retire their operational vehicle. Consumers meeting the income eligibility requirement may receive $1,500 for each vehicle retired. All other vehicle owners may receive $1,000 to retire their vehicle at a BAR-contracted dismantler.
- Income-qualified offer option
- Vehicles must be currently registered
- Vehicle must have failed its most recent smog inspection
- Visit program website for details
- Restrictions apply, subject to change without notice
Incentive Information
• $1,500 incentive if gross household income is less than or equal to 225% of federal poverty level.
• $1,000 incentive for all other vehicle owners that retire vehicle at a BAR-contracted dismantler.
• $1,000 incentive for all other vehicle owners that retire vehicle at a BAR-contracted dismantler.
California Clean Vehicle Rebate Project - Drive Clean and Save
Effective November 8, 2023, CVRP is closed to new applications. Applications received on or after September 6, 2023, will be placed on a standby list and are not guaranteed a rebate. Be sure to visit the program website for current information.
The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) promotes 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 CVRP is administered throughout the state for the California Air Resources Board, part of the California Environmental Protection Agency.
The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) promotes 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 CVRP is administered throughout the state for the California Air Resources Board, part of the California Environmental Protection Agency.
- Income-qualified offer options
- Visit program website for details
- Restrictions apply, subject to change without notice
Incentive Information
Receive up to $7,000 in electric vehicle rebates for the purchase or lease of new, eligible zero-emissions and plug-in hybrid light-duty vehicles. Restrictions apply.