California Still Has Some EV Purchasing Incentives - CleanTechnica

Source: cleantechnica
Author: @cleantechnica
Published: 10/31/2025
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Read original articleThe article from CleanTechnica confirms that California continues to offer electric vehicle (EV) purchasing incentives despite the expiration of federal EV incentives. California, the largest EV market in the U.S. with about 39 million residents and the most public EV charging ports, maintains its Clean Driving Assistance Program (DCAP). This program provides up to $10,000 for eligible residents to purchase or lease new or used battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), or fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Income-qualified participants living in designated Disadvantaged Communities (DACs) can receive up to $12,000. Those without a vehicle to scrap can still access financing assistance with up to $7,500 in incentives.
In addition to vehicle purchase incentives, California offers charging-related benefits, including $2,000 toward Level 2 home charger purchase and installation or a $2,000 prepaid card for public charging. The article notes that after incentives, some EV
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