PG&E customers, California · Rebate
Residential EV Charging Rebate (PG&E)
Run by PG&E (Residential EV Charging, administered by the Center for Sustainable Energy)
PG&E residential electric customers (including CCA customers) who own or lease an EV can get up to 50% of the price of an eligible home charger back. Households under 80% of area median income, or on programs like CalFresh or Medi-Cal, can get up to $2,000 for a charger installed by a program contractor, or up to $5,000 with a panel upgrade.
Amounts
How much you get
Standard Rebate: up to 50% of the purchase price of one eligible charger, after installation. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Standard Rebate (any income) | 50% |
| Rebate Plus: charger and installation | $2,000 |
| Rebate Plus: panel upgrade and charger | $5,000 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 6 of these.
Active PG&E residential electric customer, including Community Choice Aggregation customers. The account can be in someone else's name.
Owner or lessee of a battery-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle registered in California at the PG&E service address.
Rebate Plus only: household income under 80% of area median income for the county and household size, or enrollment in a qualifying public assistance program (CalFresh/SNAP, CalWorks/TANF, LIHEAP, income-qualified Medi-Cal, WIC, SSI, Head Start and others), or Rebate Plus in the Pre-Owned EV Rebate Program within the last 12 months.
Rebate Plus requires pre-approval before the charger is purchased; Standard Rebate applicants apply within 180 days after buying.
What to doFor Rebate Plus, apply and get pre-approved before any equipment is bought; a Trade Ally Network contractor buys and installs it.
A licensed California electrician must do all installations.
What to doHire a licensed California electrician (Rebate Plus: a Trade Ally Network contractor). Get a quote from a contractor
One rebate per household (per residential electric Service Agreement ID).
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply online. Standard Rebate: apply within 180 days of buying the charger. Rebate Plus: apply before buying. Funds are first come, first served.
- Choose an option.
Standard Rebate if you've already bought (or will buy) the charger yourself; Rebate Plus if your household qualifies by income or public assistance and hasn't bought equipment yet.
- Standard: buy, install, then apply.
Buy an eligible charger, have a licensed electrician install it if hard-wired, and apply within 180 days of purchase with your PG&E bill (account number and SAID), DMV registration, receipt and photos with serial numbers.
- Rebate Plus: apply first.
Apply with income proof (Household Summary Form and IRS Form 4506-C, a public assistance document, or Pre-Owned EV Rebate Plus confirmation). After pre-approval, pick a Trade Ally Network contractor, who buys and installs the equipment.
- Get paid.
Standard rebate checks are mailed after approval (about 10 business days to process); Rebate Plus is paid to the contractor.
PG&E bill with account number and Service Agreement ID
California DMV registration for the EV at the service address
Proof of purchase and photos of the installed charger with serial number (Standard)
Income verification (Rebate Plus)
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailResidential EV Charging Terms and Conditions (PG&E, PDF)
Questions about applying1-877-700-8991 or revcharging@pgerebate.com
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 Residential EV Charging Rebate (PG&E) pay?
$2,000 to $5,000, 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 under 80% of area median income for the county and household size, or enrollment in a qualifying public assistance program (CalFresh/SNAP, CalWorks/TANF, LIHEAP, income-qualified Medi-Cal, WIC, SSI, Head Start and others), or Rebate Plus in the Pre-Owned EV Rebate Program within the last 12 months.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. A licensed California electrician must do all installations.
Do I need approval before I buy?
Rebate Plus requires pre-approval before the charger is purchased; Standard Rebate applicants apply within 180 days after buying. For Rebate Plus, apply and get pre-approved before any equipment is bought; a Trade Ally Network contractor buys and installs it.
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.
Can I get more than one charging rebate for my home?
No. Each household (one residential electric Service Agreement ID) can get only one Residential EV Charging rebate.
Can I install the charger myself?
No. A licensed California electrician must perform all installations.
Can I apply if the PG&E account isn't in my name?
Yes. You can apply even if the PG&E electric account is in another person's name, as long as you're named in the supporting documents.
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