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.
California Clean Fuel Reward
Available for Used EVs? No
Available for Leases? Yes
Pro tip: Point of sale incentive funded by the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program. Must use a participating retailer.
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.
Federal Tax Credit
Available for Used EVs? No
Available for Leases? No
Pro tip: Credit amount varies depending on vehicle model/make, battery capacity, and tax liability.
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.
Drive Clean Assistance Program
Available for Used EVs? Yes
Available for Leases? No
Pro tip: Grant provided at time of purchase. Maximum household income must be 400% of Federal Poverty level.
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 slightly lower prices 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.
This program provides grant funding to offset the cost of purchasing and installing new publicly accessible chargers for light-duty electric vehicles, or EVs, at workplaces, destinations, transit parking locations, along transportation corridors, and at multi-unit dwelling facilities. A total $6 million in grant funding is available for organizations, including governments, businesses, and nonprofits.
All applications are due on or before March 18, 2021.
All prospective applicants must attend at least one mandatory pre-application workshop before submitting an application. Each workshop will be held online via webinar and is limited to 100 attendees. Registration is required.
On the Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s (BAAQMD) website you can find: details on eligibility and the application process; questions and answers; workshop registration; updates; and the online application.
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 business 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.
Free technical assistance to help plan and install EV charging projects for businesses, multi-family residences and local government facilities in San José is also available.
The CALeVIP team will even help you get ready to apply for rebates available now in San José.
Learn more about this opportunity and request free technical assistance.
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 needed to install a Level 2 charging station in a single-family home. Note: only Level 2 chargers require a permit. Learn more about permitting.
Save money by electrifying your fleet! Find a list of a wide range of current light to heavy-duty vehicles models available, vehicle incentives, rebates to install charging infrastructure, and tools to measure potential cost savings.
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