The Clean Vehicle Assistance Program provides grants and affordable financing to help income-qualified Californians purchase or lease a new or used plug-in hybrid, fuel cell, or electric vehicle. Our goal is to make clean vehicles accessible and affordable to all who qualify.
The Clean Vehicle Assistance Program is funded by California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy and improving public health and the environment—particularly in disadvantaged communities.
Our grant program is for California residents who live in a disadvantage community (DAC) and meet the income requirement. Learn more about eligibility.
Grants are for new or used clean vehicles. You can get a grant for a plug-in hybrid, fuel cell, or an electric vehicle. Battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids can also include a home charging station with installation support, up to a $2,000 value.
When all program requirements are met, grants do not need to be repaid. To get a grant, you must receive an Approval Packet prior to purchasing the vehicle and comply with all program requirements throughout the program term. The grant will be given to the dealer to lower the overall cost of the new or used clean vehicle.
To secure a grant, you must receive an Approval Letter BEFORE you purchase a vehicle.
When all program requirements are met, grants do not need to be repaid.
Last updated March 16, 2023.
*Disadvantaged communities are determined using CalEnviroScreen (https://oehha.ca.gov/calenviroscreen/report/calenviroscreen-40). Classification is based on community exposure and vulnerability to pollution, among other factors.
How can I get a clean vehicle grant and fair financing?
