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Policymakers face an uphill challenge in the vehicle electrification transition and generally lack comprehensive tools to guide and evaluate their decisions, especially in the long term.

Most new electric vehicles (EVs) receiving rebates through California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) replaced older, gasoline-fueled vehicles, and were not an additional household vehicle, according to consumer surveys. Replacement rates have increased over time, signifying a shift in consumers’ perception and use of EVs as the technology has advanced.

In this paper for the 36th Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exposition (EVS36), CSE’s Brett Williams, senior principal advisor for electric vehicle programs, and Nicholas Pallonetti, research analyst, examine the influence of California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) on EV adoption in the Golden State since 2012, with a focus on 2020.

Electric vehicle (EV) rebates in New York have gone predominantly to households with annual incomes less than $200,000 to buy or lease moderately priced EVs to replace older, typically more polluting vehicles. In 2021, 40% of rebate recipients surveyed said they would not have purchased or leased an EV without the rebate.

California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) incentivizes about half of new electric vehicle (EV) purchases and leases in the state. Data collected from participants provide insight into nuanced outreach and education strategies to build on what is already working and increase consumer EV acquisition.

In 2019, California increased Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CRVP) rebate amounts for electric vehicles and announced new regulations requiring ride-hailing companies to gradually transition to zero-emission vehicles. The year also saw a significant increase in electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) installations in the state.

Schools face increasing costs to light, heat and cool buildings. But it can be time-consuming, complex and outside the core mission of educators to secure federal or state funds for energy-efficiency upgrades and ensure the work achieves the deep energy savings desired.