Comparison Type: State Incentives | Jurisdiction: California
The Central Coast Incentive Project, funded by the California Energy Commission as part of the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP), offers rebates in the following amounts for installations at new, replacement, or make-ready sites:
| Project Type | Maximum Rebate – in disadvantaged communities (DACs) | Maximum Rebate – outside DACs |
| Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) Stations | Up to $80,000 per EV charging station or 80% of total project costs | Up to $70,000 per EV charging station or 75% of total project costs |
| Level 2 EV Charging Stations | $5,500 per port | $5,000 per port |
| Level 2 EV Charging Stations (multi-unit dwelling) | $6,500 per port | $6,000 per port |
Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and applicants must reserve rebates prior to purchasing and installing EV charging stations. Eligible applicants include businesses, nonprofit organizations, California Native American Tribes listed with the Native American Heritage Commission, or government entities. Qualifying installation sites must be located in Monterey, San Benito, or Santa Cruz County. DCFC station installations must be publicly accessible 24 hours a day. Additional site requirements apply. For more information, including funding availability, see the Central Coast Incentive Project website.
