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California opens $1 billion electric truck rebate programme with $250 million available in 2025

By Eve

Governor Gavin Newsom has launched the California Clean Fuel Reward rebate programme for electric medium and heavy duty trucks, with $250 million available this year and over $1 billion in total funding expected through 2030. The scheme, funded by the Low Carbon Fuel Standard programme, is described as the largest utility administered rebate programme for electric trucks in the United States. Applications are now open statewide to help fleets deploy zero emission electric technology.

Why it matters: The billion dollar commitment creates a major incentive for fleet operators to procure electric trucks and will drive demand for depot charging infrastructure across California. Contractors and charge point operators serving commercial fleets should monitor the programme's uptake, as rebate funded truck deployments will require corresponding charging installations at depots and logistics hubs.

Source: https://gov.ca.gov/ — original title: “Governor Newsom announces California’s new $1 billion rebate program for electric trucks, as Trump cedes global clean vehicle market to China

Published 13 May 2026 (date approximate)

Updated 18 July 2026