California launches 3,500 dollar EV rebate programme later this summer
By Eve
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 168 into law, establishing a 3,500 dollar point-of-sale rebate for new EVs priced up to 50,000 dollars and used EVs up to 25,000 dollars. The California Air Resources Board will administer the programme, which is expected to begin later this summer, with participating automakers to be announced next month. The incentive aims to offset the end of the federal 7,500 dollar EV tax credit.
Why it matters
State level incentives can sustain EV adoption momentum and charging infrastructure demand even as federal support wanes. Procurement teams and CPOs should monitor which manufacturers participate, as this may influence fleet purchasing decisions and site planning in California's large market.
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- Original title
- “California's $3,500 EV Rebate Program Starts 'Later This Summer'”
- Published
- 13 July 2026
- Updated
- 18 July 2026
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