Resources for PEV Buyers
Below find information about car makes and models, rebates, tax credits, and other programs and resources that can ease the transition from an ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicle to a battery electric vehicle or a hybrid.
Nissan Leaf Limited Time Discount
Nissan is offering qualifying UC Davis affiliates the opportunity to buy a new Nissan Leaf with a $3,000 rebate in addition to the $7,500 Federal tax incentive. The discount expires September 30 2018. Check out the flyer!
Nissan Leaf Discount
University of California Affiliates – New Incentive Alert
BMW is offering lease and purchase incentives (up to $2000) on electric vehicles to UC affiliates, good until January 2, 2019. Additionally, eligible BMW i3 owners can sign up for BMW’s ChargeNow Program, which includes 30 minutes of free DC fast charging and 1 hour of free Level 2 charging at all EVgo charge points. This offer must be redeemed by signing up before December 31, 2018 and is good for 24 months.
General ResourcesEV Explorer – A customizable and interactive tool for consumers to compare fueling and charging costs across vehicle models Plug-in America’s EV Shopping Assistant Incentives Search – Search for available incentives for electric vehicles by location, incentive type, and vehicle technology Summary of California incentives ElectroMotiveLA – Information on vehicles, charging, and incentives for the Los Angeles Region |
 Electric Vehicle Explorer Tool |
Cars: Makes and ModelsElectric Car models Plug-in Hybrid models More Cars – and prices Battery Electric Vehicles – General Information Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles – General Information Consumer Reports on Electric Vehicles |
 Drive Clean’s Vehicle Comparison Guide |
Rebate ProgramsCA Clean Vehicle Rebate Project – information from the Air Resources Board CA Clean Vehicle Rebate Project – Application and list of Eligible Vehicles Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) – Electric Vehicle General Information SMUD Residential Charge Free for a Year Electric Vehicle Rebate Application Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) – Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate Program Burbank Water and Power – Rebate Program Information Burbank Water and Power – EV Charger Rebate Application |
 Clean Vehicle Rebate Project statistics from the CVRP website |
Tax Credit ProgramMany owners of electric vehicles (EVs) may be eligible for an income tax credit.
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Clean Air Vehicle (CAV) Decals – High Occupany Vehicle (HOV) LaneBeing approved for a CAV Decal enables drivers of eligible cars to use the Carpool Lane as a single driver. |
 Vehicles that meet clean air exhaust standards are eligible for a red CAV decal, which is valid until January 2019 |
ChargingMany utilities offer special off-peak usage rates for owners of Electric Vehicles. Do I need a Level 1 or Level 2 Charger at home?
San Diego Gas & Electric: Electric Vehicle Rates Pacific Gas & Electric: Electric Vehicle Rate Plans Southern California Edison: Electric Vehicle Rates |
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California Consumer Assistance ProgramsVehicle Retirement and Repair Assistance Consumer Assistance Program Application Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program – Scrap and Replace for San Joaquin Valley and South Coast Air Quality Districts |
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Recycling EV Batteries |
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Statistics and DataClean Vehicle Rebate Project – Statistics, Map |