Replacing your gas guzzler with an Electric Vehicle (EV) will save you money and help fight climate change.
More than 60% of San José’s greenhouse gas emissions come from transportation. SJCE is committed to getting more San Joseans in EVs to help reduce air pollution and preserve our planet for future generations.
For an easy way to see which incentives you qualify for and whether the incentives can be stacked, check out the Shop & Compare tool below.
Federal Tax Credit
Available for Used EVs? No
Available for Leases? No
Pro tip: $2,500 to $7,500 depending on vehicle model/make, battery capacity, and tax liability.
Clean Vehicle Rebate Project
Available for Used EVs? No
Available for Leases? Yes
Pro tip: State program. Rebate provided after purchase. Can be combined with Clean Vehicle Assistance Program.
Clean Fuel Rebate
Available for Used EVs? Yes
Available for Leases? Yes
Pro tip: PG&E rebate (funded by the State of California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard program) provided after purchase.
Drive Electric San José
Available for Used EVs? No
Available for Leases? Yes
Pro tip: Extra dealership discount on select EV models offered at five local dealerships from August 1 through October 31, 2020.
Clean Cars for All
Available for Used EVs? Yes
Available for Leases? Yes
Pro tip: Grant provided at time of purchase. Must replace an older vehicle. Can be combined with Clean Vehicle Rebate Project.
Clean Vehicle Assistance Program
Available for Used EVs? Yes
Available for Leases? Yes
Pro tip: Grant provided at time of purchase. Maximum household income must be 400% of Federal Poverty level.
Driving Clean Assistance Program
Available for Used EVs? Yes
Available for Leases? No
Pro tip: Grant provided at time of purchase.
CVAP Beneficial State Foundation
Available for Used EVs? Yes
Max Loan Amount: None
Pro tip: Must contribute at least $1,000 to vehicle purchase either through down payment or through loan payment.
Driving Clean Assistance Program
Available for Used EVs? Yes
Max Loan Amount: $20,000
Pro tip: Program counsels customers from initial application through purchase of the car.
EV drivers can get special electricity rates that incentivize charging during off-peak hours, like at night when you are sleeping, until 3:00 p.m.
SJCE offers the same EV rate options as PG&E, but with 1% lower rates and more renewable energy. So with SJCE, you’ll drive on cleaner electricity and save even more.
Customers enroll for an EV rate through PG&E, and PG&E transmits that information to SJCE.
As of July 2019, PG&E and SJCE have discontinued EV-A and opened EV-2.
Ready to compare vehicles and find your incentives and cost savings? Our friends at Silicon Valley Clean Energy have developed an EV Assistant tool – check it out!
With the tool, you’ll be able to identify cost savings for fuel, maintenance, and lifetime ownership. You’ll also be able to find personal incentives based off your information and find out which incentives are stackable.
San José leads the nation in public charging stations per capita. Find your nearest charging station at PlugShare.
California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP): Make electric vehicle charging accessible for all. Save on Level 2 and DC fast charger purchase and installation costs with rebates for businesses, apartment communities, and more.
DC Fast Charger
| DCFC POWER LEVEL | GENERAL MARKET REBATE | DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY/ LOW-INCOME REBATE |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kW – 99.99 kW | Up to $50,000; or 75% of the total project cost, whichever is less | Up to $60,000; or 75% of the total project cost, whichever is less |
| 100 kW+ | Up to $70,000; or 75% of the total project cost, whichever is less | Up to $80,000; or 75% of the total project cost, whichever is less |
Level 2 Charger
| ELIGIBLE REBATES FOR LEVEL 2 CHARGERS | AMOUNT PER CONNECTOR |
|---|---|
| Base rebate | Up to $4,500 per connector; or 75% of project costs, whichever is less |
| Disadvantaged Community (DAC) OR Low-Income Community (LIC) | Additional $500 |
| Multi-Unit Dwelling (MUD) Site | Additional $1,000 |
Attract more businesses with an electric vehicle charger. San José Clean Energy has partnered with the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP) to provide rebates for electric vehicle (EV) charger purchase and installation costs.
With this affordable EV charging opportunity you can:
Many businesses can qualify. Owners, managers, and authorized agents of many property types can qualify for rebates.
The Peninsula-Silicon Valley Incentive Project is presented in partnership with the California Energy Commission.
Charge Time: 3-5 miles per hour
Installation: none required; use a standard, properly grounded 3-prong outlet
Voltage: 120V 1-Phase AC
Charging Loads: 1.4 to 1.9 kW
Charge Time: 10-40 miles per hour
Installation: hire an electrician to install; same type of plug that your dryer uses
Voltage: 208V or 240V 1-Phase AC
Charging Loads: 2.5 to 19.2 kW (typically 7 kW)
Charge Time: 80% charge in 20-30 minutes
Installation: found in public places; not installed in homes
Voltage: 208V or 480V 3-phase AC
Charging Loads: <350 kW
A permit from the City of San José is need to install a Level 2 charging station in a single-family home. Note: only Level 2 chargers require a permit. Learn more about permitting.
Keep up-to-date with the latest San José Clean Energy news and learn about new resources, programs, and rebates.
