🌱 Electric Vehicle Incentives & Charging Programs in Clovis, California

🚗 Vehicle Purchase & Replacement Incentives

• Clean Cars 4 All (CC4A) & Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP)

  • Helps income-qualified residents replace older, high-polluting vehicles with cleaner options like EVs or PHEVs.

  • May provide up to $12,000, potentially including funds for home chargers.

• Income limit: Household income must be at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

  • For example (as of May 2024): $93,600 for a 4-person household.

  • Requires pre-approval and is typically first-come, first-served.

• Clean Vehicle Assistance Program (CVAP)

  • Offers grants to help income-qualified Californians purchase EVs and may include a Level 2 home charger installation by GRID Alternatives, valued up to $2,000.

  • Income requirements generally align with being low to moderate income (specific FPL multipliers set by the program).

⚡ Home & Public EV Charging Incentives

• Federal Tax Credit for Charging

  • Up to $1,000 via the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit for installing a home charging station.

  • Claim by filing IRS Form 8911.

• San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) — Charge Up!

  • Supports businesses, public agencies, and multi-unit dwellings in Clovis (San Joaquin Valley).

  • Rebates include:

    • $5,000 for single-port Level 2 chargers

    • $6,000 for dual-port Level 2 chargers

    • $25,000 for DC fast chargers (with at least 30% cost share).

    • Annual cap: $50,000 per applicant.

• PG&E Residential Charging Solutions Rebate

  • Rebate to help cover costs of purchasing and installing EV chargers.

  • Could cover up to 100% of charger costs for income-qualified customers.

  • Income limit: Within 400% of the FPL, e.g.:

    • $54,630 for 1-person household

    • $73,240 for 2-person household

    • $111,000 for 4-person household

  • Equipment must be on PG&E’s approved list and installed by a licensed California electrician.

• PG&E Clean Fuel Rebate

  • $800 rebate for PG&E customers who charge an EV at home, recognizing electricity as a clean transportation fuel.

• SCE Charge Ready Home Rebate (for nearby regions)

  • Up to $4,200 rebate for installing a Level 2 charger if:

  • Your income is below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) or

  • You participate in a qualified public assistance program.

  • If above income, but located in a Disadvantaged Community (DAC), may still receive up to $2,100.

💸 Federal EV Purchase Tax Credits

• New EVs:

  • Up to $7,500, subject to income caps and vehicle qualifications (assembly & critical mineral rules).

  • Income limits (MAGI):

    • $300,000 for married filing jointly

    • $225,000 for head of household

    • $150,000 for single or all other filers

• Used EVs:

  • Up to $4,000 (30% of sale price, max cap) for eligible used EVs.

  • Income limits:

    • $150,000 married filing jointly

    • $112,500 head of household

    • $75,000 single or other filers

Starting in 2024, credits can be transferred to the dealer for an immediate discount at the point of sale.

This is important because you want the credit taken off at the point of sale or you head to another dealer no matter what.

🏦 EV Loan Incentives from Credit Unions Serving Clovis Residents

• Self-Help Federal Credit Union

  • 0.25% interest rate discount on qualifying EV or PHEV loans.

• Redwood Credit Union

  • 0.25% loan rate discount for financing EVs or hybrids.

• Hope Credit Union

  • Provides an additional $500 on your EV loan balance to help cover the cost of a home charger, disbursed as direct deposit, check, or cash.

• · Together Credit Union

  • Financing options for new, used, or refinanced EVs and hybrids.

  • Has offered a $1,500 amount added to the loan (or as a separate unsecured loan) specifically for charging equipment.

• America’s Christian Credit Union

  • EV loans feature:

  • Low fixed rates

  • Terms up to 84 months

  • 0.50% rate discount with automatic payments

✅ Important Reminders

• Most programs are first-come, first-served and subject to available funding.

• Many require submitting proof of income, such as tax returns or program enrollment documents.

• Federal Poverty Levels (FPL) and Area Median Income (AMI) thresholds are updated annually, often in the first quarter.

• Always verify current income limits, application processes, and eligibility requirements on official program websites or by contacting program administrators directly.

• For tax credits, consult a qualified CPA or tax preparer to confirm your specific eligibility.