Electrify Your Ride – Residential

Overview

3CE’s Electrify Your Ride Program offers rebates to support electrification of your transport. Whether you’re purchasing an electric vehicle, installing an EV charger, or preparing your home or business for charging, rebates are available to help you make the switch.

Rebates are available for electric vehicles, Level 2 and Level 3 (DCFC) EV chargers, and electrical work related to charger installation.

Cleaner, Healthier Grid

Driving electric means zero tailpipe emissions in all-electric mode, helping reduce carbon footprint and support cleaner air in your community.

Save Fuel Costs

Electric vehicles typically have better fuel economy than similar conventional vehicles, helping you save more on every mile.

Simplify Vehicle Maintenance

With fewer moving parts, electric vehicles don’t need oil changes, spark plugs, or fuel filters. Regenerative braking can also help extend the life of your brake pads.

Step 1

Review your most recent energy bill to make sure it includes “3CE Electric Generation Charges.”

Step 2

Purchase your electric vehicle or charger, and/or complete your EV Readiness project.

Step 3

3CE will review your application and notify you of its status.

Measure Your Eligibility

1

Apply for eligible measures together or independently, in any order.
2

The application remains open year-round. For purchases or installations made between August 1, 2025 and September 30, 2026, submit your application by September 30, 2026.
3

3CE will update customers each summer about upcoming eligibility dates. Eligibility dates will change again on October 1, 2026.

EV Purchase or Lease

Car registration (temporary is acceptable)
A full copy of the sales/lease agreement
Valid driver’s license
For Income Qualifying Residents not enrolled in CARE/FERA – a redacted copy of the applicant’s most recent federal income tax return (Form 1040)
the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to an address enrolled in 3CE service

Level 2 Charger and Installation

Proof of charger purchase (e.g., receipt, invoice)
For Income Qualifying Residents not enrolled in CARE/FERA, a redacted copy of the applicant’s most recent federal income tax return (Form 1040)
Invoice for installation including itemization of all time and/or material costs associated with the installation
Contractor license number
If applicable, documentation (e.g. building permit card) indicating final approval has been issued in accordance with the local building permit process, as required by California Building Standards Code and local ordinance

Bidirectional Chargers

In addition to the requirements listed under “Level 2 Charger and Installation”, bidirectional chargers must provide:

Proof of interconnection with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) or SoCal Edison (SCE)- Permission to Operate (PTO) letter

Income Qualified Incentive Eligibility

There are two levels of income-qualified incentives available to residents: Tier 1 and Tier 2.
To qualify, you’ll need to meet the income requirements shown below and verify your income by providing either a redacted 1040 tax return or proof that you’re actively enrolled in CARE or FERA.

Annual Household Income to Meet Income Qualified Incentive Requirement
# of Persons in Household	Tier 1: 400-201% Federal Poverty Level*	Tier 2: <200% Federal Poverty Level*
1	$62,600	$31,300
2	$84,600	$42,300
3	$106,600	$53,300
4	$128,600	$64,300
5	$150,600	$75,300
6	$172,600	$86,300
7	$194,600	$97,300
8	$216,600	$108,300

Annual Household Income to Meet Income Qualified Incentive Requirement

New Vehicle Rebates

New vehicle rebate amounts by vehicle type and income tier
Vehicle Type	Standard Rebate	Tier 1: 400-201% Federal Poverty Level*	Tier 2: <200% Federal Poverty Level*
NEW Battery Electric Vehicle	$1,000	$2,500	$3,500
NEW Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle	Not Eligible	$1,500	$31,300
NEW Electric Motorcycle	$500	$2,500	$1,500

Used Vehicle Rebates

New vehicle rebate amounts by vehicle type and income tier
Vehicle Type	Standard Rebate	Tier 1: 400-201% Federal Poverty Level*	Tier 2: <200% Federal Poverty Level*
USED Battery Electric Vehicle	$1,000	$1,500	$2,500
USED Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle	Not Eligible	$500	$1,500
USED Electric Motorcycle	Not Eligible	Not Eligible	Not Eligible

EV Charger and Installation Rebates

New vehicle rebate amounts by vehicle type and income tier
Measure	Standard Rebate	Tier 1: 400-201% Federal Poverty Level*	Tier 2: <200% Federal Poverty Level*
EV Chargers and Installation	$2,000	$2,500	$3,000
Bidirectional Charger	$500 additional	$500 additional	$500 additional

Voices From
Your Community

“Organizations like 3CE are really those one-of-kind solutions. We have enough incentives throughout the program where everybody can benefit right away. It actually ensures that we have local control and local direction of where our investments are made, and that means the programs are designed for the people.”

Em Johnson

Community Organizer

“Doing the ag electrification with Central Coast Community Energy just makes sense for us. Seeing a program that was going to be able to help us move toward a more sustainable operation, plus having that cost share – it just seemed like a no-brainer to me.”

Jynel Gularte

5th generation family farmer

“ It’s a big step for small farming. Typically fuel coasts and then maintenance on the tractor is very costly. This is just plug in and charge and then go.”

Albert Fraide

Farming Advisor at ALBA

Bidirectional Chargers

Electrify Your Ride program applicants may submit a redacted copy of their most recent Federal Tax Return 1040 (Form 1040) showing their full name, adjusted gross income, and the names of their spouse and dependents, if applicable. All additional information, including Social Security Numbers, should be redacted (blacked-out). Please note: 3CE will not share this information with any other party. All 1040 documentation will be deleted from our records after income verification has been completed.