You may qualify for a credit or discount at the dealership of up to $7,500 under Internal Revenue Code Section 30D if you buy a new, qualified plug-in electric vehicle. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 changed the rules for this credit for vehicles purchased from 2023 to 2032.

Tax Credit - Purchased Vehicles

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.

High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption

The PACE Loss Reserve Program administered by the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA) works with partners and lenders to support PACE financing for energy or water efficiency and clean energy home improvements. Property owners in a PACE-designated area can use PACE financing for the above home improvements without a down payment and repayment included in their property tax bills. See if a PACE participant serves your county!

PACE Loss Reserve Program

Eligible LADWP residential customers may receive a rebate of up to $1,000 for the purchase and installation of a qualified Level 2 charger and up to $250 for the installation of a dedicated EV meter. Customers participating in LADWP's Lifeline or EZ-SAVE Low-Income Customer Assistance (EZ-SAVE) Program are eligible for an additional $500 rebate.

Residential EV Charger Rebate Program

South Coast AQMD offers the Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Incentive Program for low-income residents within the agency’s four-county jurisdiction. The program provides a rebate that can reduce the cost of installing Level 2 (240V) residential chargers.

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