Quick Answer & Key Facts
Rebates change often, so start by finding out who delivers your electricity and whether your program needs approval before you install. ChargeWizards provides a documentation packet at project completion (itemized invoice, permit and final inspection record, and installation photos) so you can apply with the program. Program details below were checked on each program's official page on September 26, 2026.
- •PG&E Residential EV Charging Rebate (Standard): up to 50% of the purchase price of one approved charger. No income limit; apply within 180 days of purchase.
- •PG&E Rebate Plus (income-qualified): up to $2,000 for an eligible charger and installation, or up to $5,000 with an electrical panel upgrade. Pre-approval is required before installation, and the work must be done by a PG&E Trade Ally Network contractor.
- •Silicon Valley Power (Santa Clara) Residential EV Charging Station Rebate: up to $550 for single-family SVP customers; apply within 60 days of final permit approval.
- •The federal 30C EV charger tax credit for homes ended: it does not apply to chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026 (IRS.gov).
- •Silicon Valley Clean Energy's $250 residential charger rebate closed to new applications on September 22, 2025.
Before Installation: Preparation
Some programs must approve your project before any work starts. Check this first, because applying after installation can make you ineligible.
- •PG&E Rebate Plus (income-qualified) requires pre-approval before installation
- •WestLight Energy EV Ready and CleanPowerSF EV Charge SF (multifamily and commercial) require a reservation or signed agreement before construction
- •PG&E Standard and Silicon Valley Power rebates are applied for after installation, within their deadlines
- •Check PG&E's approved charger list before you buy if you plan to use the PG&E rebate
- •Keep your EV's current California DMV registration handy; PG&E asks for it
Step 1: Find Your Utility
Your rebate options depend on who delivers your power, not only who generates it. WestLight Energy (formerly Peninsula Clean Energy), CleanPowerSF, and Silicon Valley Clean Energy customers are still PG&E delivery customers and are eligible for PG&E's residential charger rebate.
- •PG&E delivery (most of San Mateo County, San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Cupertino, Los Altos): PG&E Residential EV Charging Rebate
- •Santa Clara (city): Silicon Valley Power
- •Palo Alto: City of Palo Alto Utilities (contact CPAU)
Step 2: PG&E Residential EV Charging Rebate
PG&E's program is administered by the Center for Sustainable Energy. There is one rebate per household (Service Agreement ID), and you cannot combine Standard and Rebate Plus.
- •PG&E Residential EV Charging Rebate (Standard): up to 50% of the purchase price of one approved charger. No income limit; apply within 180 days of purchase.
- •PG&E Rebate Plus (income-qualified): up to $2,000 for an eligible charger and installation, or up to $5,000 with an electrical panel upgrade. Pre-approval is required before installation, and the work must be done by a PG&E Trade Ally Network contractor.
- •Standard documentation: proof of purchase, proof of installation (photos with serial number and/or electrician's invoice), DMV registration, and a PG&E bill showing your Service Agreement ID
- •Rebate Plus documentation: household and income forms, itemized signed invoice, photos of the completed work, and the signed permit
Step 3: Multifamily, Condo, and HOA Programs
Building-level programs are applied for by the property owner, HOA, or their contractor, not by an individual resident.
- •WestLight Energy EV Ready (formerly Peninsula Clean Energy): for multifamily, condo, and HOA properties with 4+ units. Standard: $2,500 per port for an outlet or $4,500 per port for a Level 2 station, $5,000 for a main panel upgrade, up to 75% of project cost and $135,000 per property. Applied for by the property; pre-approval required.
- •CleanPowerSF EV Charge SF: up to $120,000 per project for San Francisco multifamily (5+ units) and commercial properties only. Single-family homes and individual condo units are not eligible. Enrollment and a signed incentive agreement are required before construction.
- •Silicon Valley Clean Energy and Palo Alto Utilities multifamily programs: we could not confirm they are currently open; contact the utility directly
Step 4: Federal Tax Credit (Ended)
The federal 30C EV charger tax credit for homes ended: it does not apply to chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026 (IRS.gov). If your charger was placed in service on or before June 30, 2026, you may still be able to claim it on that year's return using IRS Form 8911, subject to the credit's other rules. That is a question for your tax preparer.
- •No federal 30C credit for home chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026
- •Businesses: the 30C end date under the 2025 law is also June 30, 2026; confirm your situation with a tax professional
- •There is no statewide California rebate for an individual homeowner's charger
Documentation Checklist
ChargeWizards provides the installer documentation most programs ask for. ChargeWizards can provide documentation such as your invoice, permit, and installation photos to help support a rebate application, but we do not guarantee any rebate, eligibility, or amount. Rebate programs and funding change often and can end without notice, so please confirm eligibility and apply directly with the program administrator.
- •Itemized invoice showing equipment, labor, and permit
- •Permit number and final inspection record
- •Installation photos, including the charger serial number
- •Charger make and model
- •Your own items: DMV registration, utility bill, and any income documents the program requires
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