PG&E customers, California · Rebate
Pre-Owned EV Rebate (PG&E)
Run by PG&E (Pre-Owned EV Rebate Program, administered by the Center for Sustainable Energy)
PG&E residential electric customers who buy or lease a used battery-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle can get $4,000 if their household is income-qualified, or $1,000 otherwise. The $1,000 Standard Rebate ends with applications submitted by November 11, 2026.
Amounts
How much you get
$1,000 Standard Rebate, or $4,000 Rebate Plus for income-qualified applicants (household income under the county limit, or enrolled in a qualifying public assistance program). The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| 2026)Standard Rebate (applications by November 11 | $1,000 |
| Rebate Plus (income-qualified) | $4,000 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these.
Active PG&E residential electric customer (gas-only PG&E customers served by a municipal electric utility aren't eligible). The account doesn't have to be in the applicant's name.
A pre-owned (used) battery-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle with at least 8 kWh of battery capacity, bought or leased, registered to the applicant at the PG&E service address and kept registered in California for at least 20 months. Hydrogen and CNG vehicles don't qualify.
Rebate Plus only: household income within PG&E's county income limits for the household size (ZIP lookup on the program site), or enrollment in a qualifying public assistance program (CalFresh/SNAP, CalWorks/TANF, LIHEAP, income-qualified Medi-Cal, SSI, WIC, Head Start, Bay Area Clean Cars for All, Drive Clean in the San Joaquin Replace, PG&E Residential EV Charging Rebate Plus and others). Dependents and vehicles registered to a trust aren't eligible for Rebate Plus.
One vehicle per person for the life of the program; up to three vehicles per household. Not available for a vehicle that already got an SCE or SDG&E Pre-Owned EV Rebate or the California Clean Fuel Reward.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply online. Apply within 90 days of buying or leasing. The $1,000 Standard Rebate needs a complete application by November 11, 2026; from November 12, 2026 only income-qualified customers can get a rebate.
- Buy or lease a used EV.
A BEV or PHEV with at least 8 kWh of battery, registered to you at your PG&E service address.
- Check Rebate Plus eligibility.
Look up your county's income limit by ZIP code on the program site, or gather proof of enrollment in a qualifying public assistance program dated within 12 months.
- Apply within 90 days.
Apply online within 90 days of the purchase or lease date. Standard Rebate applications must be complete by November 11, 2026.
- Receive your check.
If approved, the check is mailed to the address on the vehicle registration.
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailPG&E Pre-Owned EV Rebate Program · PG&E Pre-Owned EV Rebate program requirements · PG&E Pre-Owned EV Rebate: FAQs
Questions about applying1-800-782-5930 or ev@pgerebate.com
Stacking
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Next steps
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Pre-Owned EV Rebate (PG&E) pay?
$1,000 to $4,000, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a PG&E customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in PG&E customers, California. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is there an income limit?
Rebate Plus only: household income within PG&E's county income limits for the household size (ZIP lookup on the program site), or enrollment in a qualifying public assistance program (CalFresh/SNAP, CalWorks/TANF, LIHEAP, income-qualified Medi-Cal, SSI, WIC, Head Start, Bay Area Clean Cars for All, Drive Clean in the San Joaquin Replace, PG&E Residential EV Charging Rebate Plus and others). Dependents and vehicles registered to a trust aren't eligible for Rebate Plus.
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.
If I get the Standard Rebate, can I claim the difference later if I qualify for Rebate Plus?
No. A Standard Rebate recipient can't later apply for the difference, regardless of income at or after the original application.
Do hydrogen or natural gas vehicles qualify?
No. Hydrogen fuel cell and compressed natural gas vehicles aren't eligible.
I leased my EV new and then bought it out. Does it count as used?
No. A lease buy-out of a car you (or your co-owner) leased new is treated as new and isn't eligible.
Do salvaged or dealer demo vehicles qualify?
Yes, if a different owner (or the dealership) registered them before. Unregistered demos, rollbacks and unwinds count as new and don't qualify.
Which date starts the 90-day clock?
The contract date on the dealer's purchase or lease contract, or the transfer date on the title for a private-party sale.
Can a business-registered vehicle get the rebate?
No. Vehicles registered to businesses or business addresses aren't eligible.
Plain words
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References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- PG&E Pre-Owned EV Rebate Program
- PG&E Pre-Owned EV Rebate program requirements
- PG&E Pre-Owned EV Rebate: FAQs
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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