Parts of California · Rebate
Residential EV Program
Run by Santa Barbara Clean Energy (City of Santa Barbara)
Santa Barbara Clean Energy customers get up to $600 for a Level 2 charger and up to $2,000 for electrical work; income-qualified customers can also get $4,000 for a new or used battery EV or $2,000 for a plug-in hybrid.
Amounts
How much you get
Level 2 charger: up to $400 hard-wired / $300 plug-in (base), up to $600 / $400 (income qualified). The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Hard-wired (base)Level 2 charger | N/A |
| Hard-wired (income qualified)Level 2 charger | N/A |
| Plug-in (base)Level 2 charger | N/A |
| Plug-in (income qualified)Level 2 charger | N/A |
| Associated electrical work (base) | N/A |
| Associated electrical work (income qualified) | N/A |
| Battery electric vehicle (income qualified) | $4,000 |
| Plug-in hybrid (income qualified) | $2,000 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
There is one rule, plus one that applies only in some cases.
Santa Barbara Clean Energy customer.
- Only in some cases
For the EV rebate and higher charger amounts: CARE/FERA customer or household income under 80% of area median income.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply online.
- Check eligibility.
Confirm your bill shows Santa Barbara Clean Energy Generation Charges and read the program guidelines.
- Buy and install.
Buy or lease the EV, install the charger and finish electrical work before applying.
- Apply.
Submit the online application.
- Get paid.
SBCE mails a check once the application is approved.
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailSBCE HEAP Guidelines and Terms & Conditions (updated 07/13/2026)
Questions about applying(805) 897-1979 or Info@SBCleanEnergy.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
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Residential EV Program pay?
$2,000 to $4,000, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Does it matter where I live?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Parts of California. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is there an income limit?
For the EV rebate and higher charger amounts: CARE/FERA customer or household income under 80% of area median income.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
Plain words
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References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Residential EV Program - Santa Barbara Clean Energy
- SBCE HEAP Guidelines and Terms & Conditions (updated 07/13/2026)
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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