Driving Clean Assistance Program

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The Driving Clean Assistance Program has launched statewide. Please click the link to view a downloadable PDF on the Clean Cars 4 All & Driving Clean Assistance Program Facts. 

What does it fund?

Incentives for eligible low-income consumers to purchase or lease a new or used clean vehicle. The program also provides access to low-interest rate loans capped at 8%, opportunities for mobility options such as transit passes or e-bikes, as well as up to an additional $2,000 in incentives to offset the cost of charging. DCAP marks CARB’s efforts to streamline programs and expand access to the Clean Cars 4 All program (CC4A) to areas of the state that currently do not have a pre-existing, district operated CC4A program.

What are the possible incentive amounts?

The following table summarizes incentive amounts. Consumers needing an affordable loan will have access to low-interest rate loans, capped at 8% Annual Percentage Rate (APR).

 

With a Vehicle to Scrap

Without a Vehicle to Scrap

Disadvantaged Community (DAC) Status

Non-DAC

DAC

N/A

Vehicle Purchase Grant + Charging Incentive*

Up to $10,000 + $2,000 Charging Incentive

Up to $12,000 + $2,000 Charging Incentive

Up to $7,500 + $2,000 Charging Incentive

Mobility Option

$7,500

$7,500

N/A

*Approved participants will have the option to receive either a $2,000 prepaid card to use for public charging or up to $2,000 towards the installation of charging infrastructure in their home.

Who is eligible for funds?

Income-qualified California residents who have not previously participated in any CARB light-duty vehicle purchase incentive program are eligible for this program.

How do I access funds?

People interested in participating should visit the Driving Clean Assistance Program webpage, which is maintained by the program administrator, Community Housing Development Corporation (CHDC).

How does this program provide benefits to priority populations*?

A tiered incentive structure provides maximum incentives to the lowest income participants purchasing or leasing the cleanest technology vehicles that reside within and near priority populations. This reduces health risks and transportation costs, and provides greater, more reliable mobility and increased access to clean transportation to priority populations.

*Priority populations include residents of: (1) census tracts identified as disadvantaged by California Environmental Protection Agency per Senate Bill 535; (2) census tracts identified as low-income per Assembly Bill (AB) 1550; or (3) a low-income household per AB 1550.

Are there any recent policy changes?

Increased loan cap to $45,000.

What are the funding sources?

  • General Fund
  • Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund