Sweeten the Deal on EVs and Plug-in Hybrids

Become a participating dealership for MCE's EV Instant Rebate today!

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Offer your eligible customers up to $3,500 off qualifying EVs & plug-in hybrids

MCE’s EV Instant Rebate program provides a discount to eligible customers when they buy or lease a qualified new or used EV or plug-in hybrid at a participating dealership. Rebates are available only at point-of-sale and can’t be claimed after the transaction is complete.

What You’ll Get

Be featured as a participating dealership
Gain competitive advantage over other dealers with a potential to increase your EV and plug-in hybrid sales
Get access to MCE’s EV Instant Rebate team for questions and to help your customers stack additional savings
Receive training to support a smooth customer experience
Get full rebate reimbursement for eligible claims

Who’s Eligible

To be eligible to participate, your dealership must:

  • Be located in MCE’s service area (Contra Costa, Napa, Marin, or Solano County) -or- be enrolled as a Clean Cars for All (CCFA) or Drive Clean Assistance Program (DCAP) dealership
  • Sell qualifying EVs or plug-in hybrids directly to MCE customers (no third-party sellers)

How It Works

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Contact our team

Reach out to instantrebates@mceCleanEnergy.org or (628) 272-9910 to get started.

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Complete the training and sign an agreement

Learn about the program, how it works, who is eligible, and the rebate reimbursement process. When training is complete, each dealership must sign a Dealer Participation Agreement, which outlines program requirements and terms. Energy Solutions will send your dealership an email to confirm that you may start offering the rebate to eligible customers.

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Offer MCE’s EV Instant Rebate to eligible customers

Dealers must:

  • Confirm vehicle eligibility.
  • Confirm customer eligibility.
  • Offer the rebate to eligible customers at the point of sale as an itemized discount on the sales contract or lease agreement. The rebate is not available once purchase is complete and can’t be applied retroactively.
  • Submit claims for reimbursement within 14 days from the sales date. Rebate reimbursement is typically processed within 14 days from approval.
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Point your customers to MCE’s Rebate & Incentive Finder so they can apply for additional pre-purchase EV incentives.

Meet Our Partner

Energy Solutions, a clean energy implementation firm, will support you through MCE’s EV Instant Rebate program and assist you with enrolling as a participating dealership, submitting claims for rebate reimbursement, and processing reimbursement payments.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, there is no cost for dealerships to enroll or participate in the program.

Rebate funds are typically reimbursed within 14 days after the claim is approved. Dealers must ensure that all required documentation is complete and accurate to avoid delays. Payment will be paid by ACH or check.

Yes, MCE’s EV Instant Rebate is stackable with other incentives for which the customer may be eligible, such as state incentives and manufacturer discounts. Help your customers apply for pre-purchase EV incentives before they buy or lease by pointing them to MCE’s Rebate & Incentive Finder. Dealers should verify that there are no conflicting restrictions on combining incentives.

  1. Direct them to mceCleanEnergy.org/ev-rebate to verify their eligibility.
  2. If the customer is unsure whether they are an MCE customer, have them check their PG&E energy bill to see if MCE is listed as their electric generation provider.
  3. If the customer is not an MCE customer or remains unsure, advise them to contact MCE directly at (888) 632-3674, Mon–Fri: 9 am to 5 pm or info@mceCleanEnergy.org
  4. If the customer is an MCE customer but their address doesn’t appear in the portal, please contact the EV Instant Rebate team at (628) 272-9910 to confirm before making the sale/lease. Addresses must be an exact match including the unit/apartment number. Please note, new MCE enrollments may take time to reflect in the system.

Dealerships are typically enrolled within one week after all mandatory enrollment requirements have been met. These include attending an onboarding session, signing and submitting a signed Dealer Participation Agreement, and receiving a Notice to Proceed from the program team.

Questions?

Contact us at instantrebates@mceCleanEnergy.org or (628) 272-9910 to reach MCE’s EV Instant Rebate team.

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