San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, August 7, 2026 —

California has introduced a new initiative aimed at increasing the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across the state. The “MyFirstEV” program, launched recently, offers financial incentives to first-time EV buyers to make the transition to electric mobility more affordable.

Under the program, eligible first-time buyers can receive a rebate of $3,500 on the purchase of a new electric vehicle. This applies to new EVs priced at or below $50,000. For those opting for a pre-owned electric vehicle, the program provides a rebate of $1,750, applicable to used EVs priced at or below $25,000.

The primary objective of the “MyFirstEV” program is to enhance the accessibility of electric vehicles for a broader range of consumers. The program is designed to be convenient for buyers, with the rebates being applied directly at the point of sale. This means purchasers will see the savings reflected in their transaction when buying from participating dealerships.

Currently, the program is available through dealerships representing 15 different automakers. The specific list of participating automakers was not provided in the summary.

Furthermore, the “MyFirstEV” program includes provisions for low-income individuals. These buyers may have the opportunity to combine the “MyFirstEV” rebate with other existing state or federal incentive programs. This potential stacking of incentives could lead to significant additional savings for those who qualify, further lowering the barrier to EV ownership.

The specifics regarding the application process for low-income buyers to combine incentives were not detailed in the provided summary.



Story summarized from the original created by Gilare Zada on ww2.kqed.org, see more information here.

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