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“MyFirstEV makes EV ownership possible for more Californians,” said Yana Garcia, California’s Secretary for Environmental Protection. “With this program, we continue to lead through innovative policies that clean our air, protect health and provide more affordable options for working people.”
How it works
For Californians who have been waiting for the right moment to go electric, that moment is here. The MyFirstEV program is making it easy by giving shoppers instant savings right at the dealership and built into the sales process.
Here’s what buyers need to know:
- The program is open to any Californian buying or leasing their first ZEV
- $3,500 off new electric vehicles with an MSRP up to $50,000
- $1,750 off used electric vehicles sold for up to $25,000
- Availability will vary by manufacturer and dealership
- Participation is first-come, first-served and the funding will be available until it runs out
- Vehicles ordered or purchased before a participating manufacturer has launched will not be eligible to receive an incentive
Interested Californians should contact participating automakers for more information. Links to manufacturer websites are available on the MyFirstEV program webpage and information will be added as it becomes available.
Why it matters
California has made great progress in cleaning the air. Still, nearly 18 million residents live in areas with unhealthy air and 1,500 die from air pollution every year in Southern California alone.
With transportation accounting for 60% of California’s smog-forming pollution and 40% of its greenhouse gas emissions, the state must continue cutting vehicle emissions to meet national air quality standards, fulfill state goals, and fight climate change.
Cleaner vehicles will also save Californians billions of dollars in vehicle maintenance and healthcare costs as the state continues to advance ZEV deployment.
Related efforts
MyFirstEV is part of a recent $600 million investment to help advance California’s clean air and climate goals. Funded with Cap-and-Invest proceeds and smog-abatement fees, this year's budget included:
- $150 million for the Community Air Protection Program, which can support clean transportation projects
- $19.8 million for Californians with lower incomes through Clean Cars 4 All
- $35 million for clean off-road equipment through the Air Quality Improvement Program
- $135.5 million for California’s Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP)
- $130 million to replace polluting heavy-duty engines through the Carl Moyer Program
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