PG&E EV Access for Lower-Income $4K Rebates
To support California’s climate goals and lower energy costs, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is expanding efforts to make electric vehicle (EV) ownership more affordable for customers with limited incomes.
More than 13,000 income-qualified customers have benefited from PG&E’s Pre-Owned EV Rebate Program, while others have received incentives to reduce home charging installation costs. Increasing EV adoption in underserved communities is key to PG&E’s target of supporting 3 million EVs by 2030. Wider EV adoption also benefits all customers by helping to lower overall electric rates.
There are over 700,000 EVs in PG&E’s service area—one in eight nationally. Yet many disadvantaged communities still face barriers to EV ownership due to cost and limited access to infrastructure. PG&E offers rebates, low-income incentives, and special rate plans to help reduce upfront and ongoing costs.
The Pre-Owned EV Rebate Program offers up to $4,000 for eligible customers purchasing or leasing used EVs. Since early 2023, the program has delivered more than $29 million in rebates, with $50 million in funding still available.
PG&E’s Residential Charging Solutions pilot provides a 50% rebate on approved Level 2 chargers, or full reimbursement for income-qualified customers. The program is funded by California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Program.
The EV Charge Manager tool helps customers save by scheduling EV charging during low-rate periods. Available in select counties, participants also receive personalized charging insights and a gift card incentive.
Two new pilots launching this year under the LCFS Program include:
Affordable Public Charging – Prepaid debit cards to help cover public charging costs for income-qualified drivers.
Panel and Electrification Support – Incentives for electrical upgrades to support EV charger installation at home.
PG&E also offers three Time-of-Use rate plans that lower costs for customers who charge during off-peak hours. With the EV2-A rate and CARE or FERA discounts, eligible customers can charge their EVs for the equivalent of $1.88 per gallon.
PG&E’s EV Savings Calculator helps customers explore vehicle options, find charging locations, and access ava
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