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Current Incentive Amount(s)
Vehicle Size | HVIP Base Voucher | ISEF +100% | ISEF Base Voucher |
|---|---|---|---|
Class 2b | $7,500 | $7,500 | $15,000 |
Class 3 | $45,000 | $45,000 | $90,000 |
Class 4-5 | $60,000 | $60,000 | $120,000 |
Class 6-7 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $170,000 |
Class 8 | $120,000 | $120,000 | $240,000 |
Who is Eligible
Eligible small fleet participants are defined as companies, non-profits, or independent owner-operators that own 20 or fewer trucks or buses operating in California and have less than $15 million in annual revenue (non-profits and government fleets are exempt from the revenue cap). Public agencies that operate 20 or fewer trucks or buses also qualify. Public agencies and non-profits are not restricted by a revenue limit.
Eligible small fleet participants are defined as entities with operations in California, including independent owner operators, with 20 or fewer vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 8,500 lbs. and that have less than $15 million in annual revenue (non-profits are exempt from the revenue cap).
Fleet size is inclusive of vehicles registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), including those listed as planned non-operation and unregistered vehicles, but excludes off-road vehicles, and vehicles registered with the DMV as non-revivable junk or dismantled. Vehicles over 8,500 lbs. GVWR registered outside of California also count towards fleets’ vehicle count
Fleet size is inclusive of vehicles registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), including those listed as planned non-operation and unregistered vehicles, but excludes off-road vehicles, and vehicles registered with the DMV as non-revivable junk or dismantled. Vehicles over 8,500 lbs. GVWR registered outside of California also count towards fleets’ vehicle count
In situations where the new addition of ISEF funded vehicles would increase the eligible small fleet size to over 20 vehicles, the fleet will still be considered eligible. Unredeemed vouchers in HVIP and ISEF will count against the fleet size limit.
Any vehicles under common ownership or control must be included in the fleet size.
How it’s Administered
Funds are distributed via a third-party contractor who administers ISEF as a set-aside within the Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Program (HVIP). In October 2023, CALSTART was selected as the Grantee to administer HVIP for FY 2022-23 via competitive solicitation with the option of adding the FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25 funds with an updated grant agreement.
Where and When it’s Offered
ISEF is open for new voucher requests. Eligible small fleets will work with an ISEF approved provider to submit a voucher request via the ISEF webpage.
Project Funding or Participation Requirements
The policies and requirements for HVIP are laid out in the HVIP Implementation Manual and requirements specific to ISEF are laid out in Appendix F. In instances where policies and requirements differ, those outlined in the appendix supersede those in the HVIP program.
More information can be found at californiahvip.org.
Announcements and Upcoming Activities
The updated ISEF guidelines were made available May 6, 2024, through Appendix F of HVIP’s Fiscal Year 2023-24 Implementation Manual.
The updated Implementation Manual will become effective for voucher requests submitted on or after June 3, 2024.
The Innovative Small e-Fleet (ISEF) program has $22M of original funding with an additional $14 M for Fiscal Year 2023-24 allocated to be released on June 3, 2024. ISEF is reserved exclusively for innovative solutions such as short-term leases, rentals, and truck-as-a-service through approved ISEF providers. update was made due to the continued demand by small fleets for increased support in accessing zero-emission technology.