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
Point of sale incentive
Available for Used EVs? ✘
Available for Leases? ✔
Pro tip: Available to all CA residents. Reward amount is based on vehicle’s battery capacity, not income.
Clean Vehicle Rebate Project
Post-purchase rebate
Available for Used EVs? ✘
Available for Leases? ✔
Pro tip: Funding for standard and increased rebates was exhausted on 4/23/21. Waitlist is in effect.
Federal Tax Credit
Post-purchase credit
Available for Used EVs? ✘
Available for Leases? ✘
Pro tip: Credit amount varies depending on vehicle model/make, battery capacity, and tax liability.
Clean Cars for All
Point of sale incentive
Available for Used EVs? ✔
Available for Leases? ✔
Pro tip: This program is currently closed and no longer accepting applications as of 6/30/21. BAAQMD anticipates opening the next program cycle in early fall 2021.
Clean Vehicle Assistance Program
Point of sale incentive
Available for Used EVs? ✔
Available for Leases? ✔
Pro tip: Reservation List is at full capacity as of 4/14/21. Additional funds not expected until 2022.
Drive Clean Assistance Program
Point of sale incentive
Available for Used EVs? ✔
Available for Leases? ✔
Pro tip: Offers grants for at-home charging and portable EV chargers.
CVAP Beneficial State Foundation
Available for Used EVs? ✔
Max Loan Amount: None
Pro tip: Must contribute at least $1,000 to vehicle purchase through down payment or loan payment.
Driving Clean Assistance Program
Available for Used EVs? ✔
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 more renewable energy at competitive rates. So with SJCE, you’ll drive on cleaner electricity and support local clean energy programs.
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.
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:
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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