Get a cost comparison with the PG&E Savings Calculator. Also, learn more about the lower total cost of ownership with an EV with our helpful blog post.

Skip the visits to the gas station when you can charge at home! Plug an EV into any standard electrical outlet and recharge 30-40 miles overnight. Faster charging options are also available for home charging and at thousands of public charging stations. Learn more about charging options plus available rebates here.

You can find the eligibility criteria here, or reach out to a Go Electric Advisor with any additional questions.

To be eligible for the SVCE EV Rebate, you must be an SVCE customer and meet the income-qualifying criteria.

1. Participating dealerships verify that your address is within SVCE service territory to confirm you are a customer.
2. You must sign a Participant Agreement, confirming that you meet income eligibility.

Rebate recipients may be selected for a post-purchase audit and required to repay the rebate if they are unable to provide proof of address or income when requested.

When submitting a post-purchase rebate claim, you will be able to submit your proof of income eligibility in one of three ways:

1. CARE or FERA Enrollment – Provide your PG&E account number if you are a participant in the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) or Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) programs.

2. Income-Qualified Program Enrollment – As an alternative, submit a copy of the most recent award letters, acceptance letters, or notice of action from one of the following programs:

• Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESA)
• Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
• Clean Cars for All (CC4A)
• Clipper START
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance or Financial Assistance and Social Services (FASS)
• CalFresh/SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
• Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI)
• Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
• CalWORKs Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF)
• Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) or Property Voucher (PBV) program (Section 8)

3. Income Sources – As an alternative, submit:

• Copy of most recent Federal tax filing (Form 1040) with all schedules, including W2s and 1099s.
• Copy of most recent Award or Notice OR Copy of Checks for SSA (Federal) Social Security Administration within the past 12 months only if tax returns are not available.

The vehicle must be:

• An Electric Vehicle (EV) or Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)*
• A highway capable, four-wheeled passenger vehicle
• A 2010 model year or newer
• Purchased or leased at a participating dealership (for Point-of-Sale Rebate) or with a licensed dealer or online retailer (for Post-Purchase Rebate). Private vehicle sales do not qualify.
• Purchased or leased on or after October 1, 2024.

*EVs are fully electric and powered exclusively by a battery, with no use of gasoline.
PHEVs use both gasoline and electricity, equipped with both a gas tank and a charging port.
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and gas hybrids without a plug-in option are not eligible.

For vehicles purchased or leased on or after October 1, 2024, you can complete this Reimbursement Form within 120 days of purchase from any licensed dealer or retailer. Please note that private vehicle sales are NOT eligible (e.g. Craigslist, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, etc.).

• For the Silicon Valley Clean Energy EV Rebate, you can purchase a vehicle at any price. We do not have any maximum purchase price as of October 1, 2024.
• The federal tax credit requires used vehicles to be under $25,000. If you purchase an eligible used vehicle and qualify for the Used Clean Vehicle Credit, you can combine the tax credit with the SVCE EV Rebate.
  • Total possible savings: $6,000 (Used Clean Vehicle Tax Credits + SVCE EV Rebate)
• The federal tax credits require new vehicles to be under: $80,000 for vans, sport utility vehicles, and pickup trucks, and $55,000 for other vehicles. If you purchase an eligible new vehicle, and qualify for the New Clean Vehicle Credit, you can combine the tax credit with the SVCE EV Rebate.
  • Total possible savings: $9,500 (New Vehicle Tax Credit + SVCE EV Rebate)

Yes! See a list of other regional and federal incentives here. Please note that some incentives require application and approval before purchase.

Need help determining your eligibility? Our Go Electric Advisors are here to help via email, phone, and live chat, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The EV Rebate may be considered income and may be taxable. Silicon Valley Clean Energy is not responsible for any tax liability or determining whether a tax liability exists and recommends you consult your tax preparer for implications. 

Yes, there is currently no limit to the number of EV rebates per household. However, individuals are only eligible for one rebate within a three-year period.

Interested dealerships can view requirements to participate and sign up here.

Interested dealerships can view requirements to participate and sign up here.

Silicon Valley Clean Energy EV Rebate Post Purchase Participant Agreement
Silicon Valley Clean Energy EV Rebate Point-of-Sale Participant Agreement