California Center for Sustainable Energy

The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project ( CVRP) is funded by the California Environmental Protection Agency's Air Resources Board ( ARB) and administered statewide by the California Center for Sustainable Energy ( CCSE). A total of $55.7 million has been appropriated for FY 2009-2013 to promote the production and use of zero-emission vehicles ( ZEV), including electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and fuel cell vehicles. Rebates of up to $2,500 per light-duty vehicle are available for individuals, nonprofits, government entities and business owners who purchase or lease new eligible zero-emission or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

The California Energy Commission approved the transfer of $4.5 million to CVRP to augment funding freeway capable ZEVs certified for four or more passengers. An additional $6 million has also been added to CVRP from redirected ARB funding, for a total of $9.7 million in additional vehicle rebate funding.

Interested in applying for a rebate? Follow these three easy steps:

Verify Vehicle Eligibility and Apply

• Determine if you are eligible for the program by either downloading the CVRP Applicant Requirements or checking the vehicle eligibility section.
• If eligible, click on the Apply for a Vehicle Rebate button below and fill out the online application.

Required Documents and Application

• After the online application is completed, CCSE staff will review and certify that an applicant meets all the preliminary requirements.
• If the applicant meets these qualifications, CCSE will send out an email confirming the online application was received as well as requesting additional documentation including:
  • CVRP written application
  • Proof of California residency for individuals
  • Copy of California business license
  • Proof of temporary or permanent vehicle registration
  • Copy of the sales or lease contract signed
  • To qualify for the rebate, applicants must mail a hard copy of a signed, completed CVRP application and each of the documents listed above to CCSE within 14 calendar days. The application and additional documents should be mailed to:
    
    California Center for Sustainable Energy
    Attention: Clean Vehicle Rebate Project
    9325 Sky Park Court, Suite 100
    San Diego, CA 92123
    
    

Get your Electric Vehicle Rebate

• CCSE will review the signed, completed application and additional documents to ensure the applicant meets all program requirements. Once CCSE confirms the applicant meets these requirements, a rebate check will be sent out within approximately 60 days.

Do you have more questions about the CVRP? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions or our About CVRP page to learn more.