EV Instant Rebate

Up to $3,500 off the purchase or lease of a qualifying EV

Save at Participating Dealerships

MCE’s EV Instant Rebate program offers a discount when you buy or lease a qualified vehicle at a participating dealership. Rebates can’t be claimed after the transaction is completed.

What You’ll Get

$3,500 instant rebate for purchasing or leasing a new EV or plug-in hybrid

$2,000 instant rebate for purchasing or leasing a pre-owned EV or plug-in hybrid

Customer support to help you take advantage of additional rebates and incentives. Some incentives require application and approval before purchasing your EV

Who’s Eligible

To be eligible to participate, you must:

Be an MCE customer
Purchase or lease a qualifying new or used EV or plug-in hybrid from a participating dealership
Keep your EV for at least 24 consecutive months after the purchase or lease date
Register your new EV with the DMV at the address associated with your PG&E bill
Meet one of the following criteria:

Be enrolled in one of the following programs (click to open)

CalWORKs/TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program)
CAPI (Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants)
Clean Cars 4 All (CC4A)
Clean Vehicle Assistance Program (CVAP)
Drive Clean Assistance Program (DCAP)
Medicaid
Medi-Cal (Income-Qualified Medi-Cal Only)
Section 8 Rental Certificate Program for Very Low- and Extremely Low-Income Classifications (HUD)
SSI (Supplemental Security Income)

Meet the eligibility requirements below based on your current tax return (click to open)

Household Size	Maximum Combined Household Income^*
1	$60,240
2	$81,760
3	$103,280
4	$124,800
5	$146,320
6	$167,840
7	$189,360
8	$210,880

* A household includes all people, including the rebate applicant, who reside together and/or share common living expenses. These income levels are equal to 400% of the 2024 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines. Income verification is completed for all members of the household ages 18+ years. Note: Roommates are considered part of the applicant’s household unless they have a separate lease.

How It Works

Find a participating dealer

Choose from our list of dealerships. If you’d like to purchase an EV from a dealership not currently on our list, let us know by completing this form and we’ll work to get them added.

TIP

Apply for pre-purchase EV incentives before you buy or lease by using our Rebate & Incentive Finder.

Purchase an eligible EV

Buy or lease a qualifying new or used EV or plug-in hybrid. The dealership will verify if you’re eligible for MCE’s EV Instant Rebate.

Receive your instant rebate when you buy!

MCE’s EV Instant Rebate will be provided by the retailer or dealer at the time of purchase.

TIP

Get help applying for post-purchase incentives. Contact us at instantrebates@mceCleanEnergy.org or (628) 272-9910.

Meet Our Partner

Energy Solutions will support you through MCE’s EV Instant Rebate program and assist you with applying for additional rebates. A clean energy implementation firm, Energy Solutions also enrolls and trains car dealerships so that more customers can get instant savings when purchasing an EV.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can more than one person in a household apply for the rebate?

Yes, more than one person in a household can apply for the EV Instant Rebate. However, you are limited to one rebate within a two-year period.

What kind of EVs qualify for the rebate?

MCE offers this rebate for the lease or purchase of new or used EVs or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), which are EVs with a gas back up. Gas hybrids with no plug-in option are not eligible. For the rebate, an EV qualifies as “new” if it has an odometer reading of less than 7,500 miles and has never been the subject of a retail sale or previously registered. See the list of all eligible EVs and PHEVs.

How do I get an MCE EV Instant Rebate at Tesla?

When purchasing or leasing an EV from Tesla, follow the steps below to ensure the MCE EV Instant Rebate is applied to your transaction:

Make a reservation: Reserve a vehicle for purchase or lease from Tesla. You may have to pay a fee to make a reservation.
Ask about the MCE EV Instant Rebate: A Tesla representative should reach out to you to finalize your paperwork or coordinate vehicle pickup or delivery. Express your interest in the MCE EV Instant Rebate as a discount to the Tesla representative. If the Tesla representative doesn’t know about the MCE EV Instant Rebate or tells you that you must apply for the rebate after you receive delivery, ask them to search their internal knowledge base for “MCE” for more information. If they need more information, have them call the Energy Solutions EV Instant Rebate support team for assistance at (628) 272-9910.
Sign the Customer Eligibility Form: A Tesla representative should provide you with an MCE Customer Eligibility Form, which asks for basic information to determine your eligibility.
Receive the MCE EV Instant Rebate: If you are eligible, the MCE EV Instant Rebate will be included as a line-item discount on your sales contract or lease agreement. If you expect to receive an MCE EV Instant Rebate but don’t see it on your sales contract or lease agreement, do not complete the transaction. If you complete the transaction and the MCE EV Instant Rebate isn’t applied, you will no longer be eligible to receive the rebate.
Get your Tesla delivered: Coordinate with the Tesla representative to arrange delivery of your EV. Tesla will take care of filing your rebate with MCE.

When do I apply for the MCE EV Instant Rebate?

EV Instant Rebates are applied by participating dealerships at the point of sale or lease for eligible customers. During the sales or lease process, the participating dealership will provide you with a Customer Eligibility Form, where you will review and attest to meeting the eligibility requirements. Note that you’re required to complete the Customer Eligibility Form in full, by hand. If a dealer fills out the form on your behalf, you must fill out a new one. MCE EV Instant Rebates can only be claimed as a discount at the time of lease or purchase of a qualified vehicle from a participating dealer.

If you’re purchasing a Tesla, please refer to their process referenced in the FAQ above.

If you’re purchasing from any other participating dealer, ask your salesperson to provide you with the Customer Eligibility Form form and apply the rebate as a discount. If they have questions, they can call the MCE EV Instant Rebate team at (628) 272-9910.

Customer Spotlight

“

I recommend getting a rebate from MCE. I just love my car – it’s fast and a better driving car. I love the way it maneuvers. It’s really easy to charge. With all the assistance MCE gives you, it’s a great deal and well worth it!”

Sandra, MCE EV rebate recipient

Questions?

Complete this form or call us at (628) 272-9910 to reach MCE’s EV Instant Rebate support team.

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EV Instant Rebate

Up to $3,500 off the purchase or lease of a qualifying EV

Save at Participating Dealerships

What You’ll Get

Who’s Eligible