California Air Resources Board

What does it fund?

Rebates for the purchase or lease of new, eligible light-duty vehicles, including electric, fuel-cell, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

Who is eligible for funds?

Individuals, businesses, nonprofit and government entities based in California. 

CVRP Rebate Now offers the opportunity for low and moderate-income residents to be preapproved for a CVRP rebate prior to purchasing or leasing an eligible vehicle. CVRP Rebate Now is currently closed but will re-launch as a statewide offering in Summer 2023.

Are there recent policy changes?

Funds for the following three years were approved in the Fiscal Year 2021/22 State Budget. Subsequently, the Board approved a plan that includes modest adjustments over the following three years to the existing criteria to transition to a stronger equity focus. In November 2022, the Board approved adjustments to this plan that include larger Increased Rebate amounts for lower-income car buyers, the inclusion of prepaid cards to offset charging costs for Increased Rebate recipients, expansion of CVRP Rebate Now statewide, and removal of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from CVRP eligibility by January 1, 2025.

How does this program provide benefits to priority populations?

Larger rebates are available for lower-income applicants and for public fleets operating in disadvantaged communities.

How do I access funds?

As long as funds are available, eligible California residents can follow a simple process to apply for a CVRP rebate after purchasing or leasing an eligible vehicle.