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Electric Vehicle Incentives and Resources

Electric Vehicle Incentive and Funding Opportunities

The following State and Federal incentive and funding opportunities for consumers and communities are available, including:

California
-Up to $5000 for pure battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in 2010 until money runs out (about 1800 vehicles); a different program for 2011 is being designed.
-Carpool lane access for pure battery electric vehicles only
-Assembly Bill 118 funds that support alternate fuel infrastructure development. In May of 2010, $3.2 million allocated for electricity infrastructure
-South Coast Air Quality Management District plug-in electric vehicle infrastructure funding
-Click here for California rebate descriptions and forms

Clean Vehicle Rebate Project Webinar:   
https://energycenter.org/index.php/incentive-programs/clean-vehicle-rebate-project/cvrp-webinars

Federal Tax Credits
For Cars
$2,500 to $7,500 tax credit, depending on size of battery (4 kWh to 16 kWh), for electric-drive vehicles (EVs and PHEVs) sold after December 31, 2008. This is the best and biggest new incentive brought on by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (stimulus bill), and applies to at least 200,000 units per auto manufacturer before it phases out.

For 2- or 3-wheelers
10% consumer tax credit for 2- or 3-wheeled vehicles (up to a maximum of $2,500 tax credit on vehicles costing $25,000 and above). This incentive further lowers the cost on the most affordable electric vehicles - electric motorcycles and enclosed 3-wheelers. Vehicles must have a minimum of 2.5 kWh of batteries. Ends the last day of 2011, with possibility for renewal.

For Conversions
10% tax credit for plug-in conversions with a maximum credit of $4,000 (on a $40,000 conversion expense). Available until December 31, 2011. This applies to both PHEV conversions and conversions from combustion engines to EVs. When coupled with tax credits of up to $6,000 being offered by states - including Colorado and Florida so far - converting your car could be an ideal way to go plug-in!

Additional Resources and Links
http://www.sce.com/pev
http://www.goelectricdrive.com/
http://www.plugincars.com/cars
http://www.evchargermaps.com/
http://www.pluginamerica.org/
http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/vehicles/electric.html