EV charger, battery & panel rebates in California
Quick answer
Homeowners in California can currently claim 5 verified state and utility incentives for EV charging, home batteries, panel upgrades and solar, plus the federal Home Energy Rebates. Every program below was checked against its own official page and links straight to the application.California state and utility programs
These 5 programs were confirmed against the program's own official page in July 2026. Programs we found that had closed, run out of funding, or could not be confirmed on an official source are deliberately not listed.
PG&E Empower EV
Income-eligible PG&E customers covering the cost of home charging
Income limits apply, most PG&E customers will not qualify. Confirm current availability on PG&E's page before planning around it.
PG&E Residential Charging Solutions
Income-eligible PG&E customers buying PG&E-approved charging equipment
Applies to PG&E-approved equipment only, and income limits apply.
LADWP Residential EV Charger Rebate
LADWP account holders on a residential rate, in the City of Los Angeles
Covers purchase and installation, and adds $250 more for a dedicated EV meter. Book the LADWP service assessment BEFORE installing. The charger must be on their qualifying product list.
SMUD Charge@Home
SMUD residential customers in the Sacramento area
Up to $100 for the charger, $200 for a circuit-sharing device and $500 for the circuit install. One combined rebate per address, first come first served.
SMUD Go Electric Bonus
SMUD customers who first complete a qualifying heat pump conversion
Covers a panel replacement up to 200 amps plus EV, range and dryer circuits. Requires a paired heat pump project through an approved SMUD contractor.
Federal programs
Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (IRA HEAR)
Income-qualified households, administered state by state
Availability varies by state: some programs are live, others are launching in 2026 or fully reserved. Check your state energy office.
The federal tax credits ended
The 25D clean energy credit and 25C home improvement credit ended after December 31, 2025, and the 30C EV charger credit ended for property placed in service after June 30, 2026. Many contractor and comparison sites still advertise a “30% federal credit” that no longer exists. State and utility programs are where the money is now.
Getting the rebate right in California
- Check eligibility before you buy equipment
- Some programs require approval before work starts
- Most require a licensed electrician's invoice
- Utility programs often need a specific rate plan
- Funding is usually first come, first served
- Keep every invoice, photo and permit
The single most common way homeowners in California lose a rebate is starting the work before the program approves it. Several utility programs void the incentive if equipment is purchased or installed first. We confirm the sequence with you before anything is ordered.
Frequently asked questions
PG&E Empower EV (Up to $2,500, income-eligible households only); PG&E Residential Charging Solutions ($700, income-eligible households only); LADWP Residential EV Charger Rebate (Up to $1,000, or $1,500 if income-qualified); SMUD Charge@Home (Up to $600 across charger, circuit and load management); SMUD Go Electric Bonus (Up to $500 per circuit, up to $2,000). Amounts and eligibility are set by each program and change over time, so confirm on the official page before you buy.
No. The One Big Beautiful Bill ended the residential federal clean-energy tax credits: the 25D Residential Clean Energy Credit and the 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit ended after Dec 31, 2025, and the 30C EV charger credit ended for property placed in service after June 30, 2026. The IRA Home Energy Rebates are separately funded and still rolling out state by state, so that program remains. Any site still advertising a 30% federal credit is out of date.
Use the Savings Finder. Enter your address and it identifies your state and your serving electric utility, then shows the programs that match the project you are planning. Utility programs are the largest remaining source of money now that the federal credits have ended, and they differ street by street.
We tell you which programs you qualify for and link you to each official application. Many utility programs require the work to be done by a licensed electrician, and some require approval before installation begins, which is the most common reason homeowners lose a rebate. Book a free consultation and we will confirm the sequence for your project before any work starts.
See what applies to your exact address
California programs depend on which utility serves you. The Savings Finder identifies your provider from your address and filters to the programs that match your project.
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