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EV Instant Rebates (San José Clean Energy)
Run by San José Clean Energy (SJCE)
San José Clean Energy customers on CARE or FERA, approved for Clean Cars for All or DCAP, or under 100% of area median income get $3,000 off a new or $1,750 off a used battery EV (up to $50,000) at participating dealers.
Amounts
How much you get
Instant discount at a participating dealership: $3,000 off a new or $1,750 off a used battery electric vehicle priced up to $50,000. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| New battery EV | $3,000 |
| Used battery EV | $1,750 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
SJCE customers only; the vehicle must be registered at an SJCE residential service address.
What to doIf you live in San José but opted out, rejoin SJCE (833-432-2454).
Household income within 100% of area median income ($143,850 for 1 person, $164,400 for 2, $184,950 for 3, $205,500 for 4, up to $271,250 for 8), or enrolled in CARE, FERA, CalFresh or Medi-Cal, or approved for Clean Cars for All or the Driving Clean Assistance Program.
People in your home Income at or below 1 $143,850 2 $164,400 3 $184,950 4 $205,500 5 $221,950 6 $238,400 7 $254,800 8 $271,250 One SJCE EV Instant Rebate per service address per year.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for ev charging.
Battery electric only (no plug-in hybrids), vehicle price up to $50,000, on SJCE's qualifying EV list.
Applying
How to apply
The discount comes off at the register.
- Pre-qualify online.
CARE/FERA customers get a rebate code instantly; others upload a 1040, 1099, W-2 or IRS 4852, or CalFresh/Medi-Cal proof, and get a code by email in 1 to 3 business days. Clean Cars for All and DCAP participants can skip this and bring their award letter.
- Visit a participating dealership.
Bring ID and your rebate code or award letter.
- Get the discount off the sale or lease price.
Questions about applying(833) 432-2454 or goelectric@sanjosecleanenergy.org
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 EV Instant Rebates (San José Clean Energy) pay?
$1,750 to $3,000, 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?
Household income within 100% of area median income ($143,850 for 1 person, $164,400 for 2, $184,950 for 3, $205,500 for 4, up to $271,250 for 8), or enrolled in CARE, FERA, CalFresh or Medi-Cal, or approved for Clean Cars for All or the Driving Clean Assistance Program.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
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