SDG&E customers, California · Rebate
Pre-Owned EV Rebate (SDG&E)
Run by SDG&E Pre-Owned EV Rebate Program
SDG&E residential electric customers who buy or lease a used battery-electric or plug-in hybrid car get a $1,000 rebate, or $4,000 if income-qualified. Apply within 180 days; one rebate per household.
Amounts
How much you get
$1,000 Standard rebate, or $4,000 Rebate Plus for income-qualified households, mailed as a check. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Standard | $1,000 |
| Rebate Plus (income-qualified) | $4,000 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these, plus one that applies only in some cases.
SDG&E residential electric customer with an active account; the vehicle must be registered at that service address (the account can be in someone else's name). CCA and Direct Access customers qualify.
A used battery-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle bought or leased on or after January 1, 2024; for applications from April 16, 2026, a battery of at least 8 kWh. No fuel cell, CNG, neighborhood vehicles or electric motorcycles.
For the $4,000 Rebate Plus only: either enrollment in an eligible public assistance program at the date of purchase or lease, or household gross income within the limits for your household size and county, based on California HCD State Income Limits (look them up by zip code at evrebates.sdge.com/program-requirements). Income is verified with IRS Form 4506-C. Applicants claimed as a dependent, or with the car registered to a trust, can't get Rebate Plus.
Keep the vehicle in California for at least 20 consecutive months (leases at least 20 months).
- Only in some cases
Only one SDG&E Pre-Owned EV Rebate per household over the life of the program; not for a vehicle that already got an SCE or PG&E Pre-Owned EV Rebate or a California Clean Fuel Reward.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply online. Send it within 6 months of buying.
- Buy or lease a used EV.
Check the vehicle requirements first.
- Apply within 180 days.
Submit the online application with your SDG&E account number (first 12 digits), registration and purchase or lease contract; Rebate Plus applicants also give tax information. MAAC hosts monthly in-person help clinics.
- Get the check.
Checks are usually mailed within 30 days of approval to the address on your registration.
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailSDG&E Pre-Owned EV Rebate: FAQs · SDG&E Pre-Owned EV Rebate Program Terms and Conditions (PDF)
Questions about applyingev@sdgerebate.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?
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Pre-Owned EV Rebate (SDG&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 SDG&E customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in SDG&E customers, California. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is there an income limit?
For the $4,000 Rebate Plus only: either enrollment in an eligible public assistance program at the date of purchase or lease, or household gross income within the limits for your household size and county, based on California HCD State Income Limits (look them up by zip code at evrebates.sdge.com/program-requirements). Income is verified with IRS Form 4506-C. Applicants claimed as a dependent, or with the car registered to a trust, can't get 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.
What if I don't have my own SDG&E bill because I pay my landlord for electricity?
You can still apply. Email ev@sdgerebate.com for a placeholder account number to use on the application.
Does the SDG&E account have to be in my name?
No. The account can be in another person's name, as long as the vehicle is registered at that service address.
I got a rebate from SCE or PG&E for this car. Can I get SDG&E's too?
No. A vehicle that already received another utility's pre-owned EV rebate isn't eligible.
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References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- SDG&E Pre-Owned Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
- SDG&E Pre-Owned EV Rebate: FAQs
- SDG&E Pre-Owned EV Rebate Program Terms and Conditions (PDF)
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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