Pasadena Water and Power customers, California · Rebate
Used EV and home charger rebates (Pasadena Water and Power)
Run by Pasadena Water and Power (PWP)
Pasadena Water and Power residential customers get $600 for a Wi-Fi connected Level 2 home charger ($200 for a standard one) and up to $250 on a used EV, with $250 more from a Pasadena dealer and $1,000 more for customers in PWP's income-qualified programs.
Amounts
How much you get
Level 2 home charger $600 if Wi-Fi enabled or internet connected, $200 otherwise, up to two per address, never more than the equipment cost. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Connected Level 2 charger | $600 |
| Standard Level 2 charger | $200 |
| Used EV | N/A |
| Used EV from a Pasadena dealer | N/A |
| Income-qualified customersUsed EV | N/A |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these.
Active residential PWP electric account; the EV must be registered at that address.
All charger electrical work must be done by a qualified licensed contractor, with a City of Pasadena electrical permit for hard-wired chargers or new 240V sockets.
What to doHire a licensed electrician and get the permit inspection sign-off. Get a quote from a contractor
Used EV: purchased (not leased), at least two years older than the application year, highway-capable, not transferred from family or gifted; at most two EV rebates per account. Charger: new, wall-mounted Level 2 with J1772 or Tesla connector, NRTL-certified; switchable Level 1/2 chargers don't qualify.
The extra $1,000 used-EV rebate is for customers enrolled in a PWP income-qualifying program.
What to doEnroll in PWP bill assistance before applying.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply online. Send it within 6 months of buying.
- Buy the used EV and/or install the charger.
- Apply online within 180 days of purchase.
Log in to your PWP account and select "Rebate"; the EV and the charger each need their own application.
- Receive a check.
6 to 8 weeks after approval.
Used EV: CA DMV registration, purchase agreement, DMV Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability
Charger: itemized receipt, photos of the installed charger, permit inspection sign-off
Questions about applyingHomeRebates@CityOfPasadena.net
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Used EV and home charger rebates (Pasadena Water and Power) pay?
$200 to $600, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Pasadena Water and Power customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Pasadena Water and Power customers, California. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. All charger electrical work must be done by a qualified licensed contractor, with a City of Pasadena electrical permit for hard-wired chargers or new 240V sockets.
What’s the deadline?
No fixed deadline. Apply any time while it’s open.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
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