Your first electric car in California can get US $3,500 cheaper: we tell you how
It gives US $3,500 off immediately if you buy a new electric vehicle and US $1,750 if you buy a used one that meets the requirements
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It gives US $3,500 off immediately if you buy a new electric vehicle and US $1,750 if you buy a used one that meets the requirements. This unique refund was created by SB 168 and financed by about US $135 million, designed to boost the purchase of zero-emission cars. The programme is expected to start operating in the coming weeks, as the budget line is in effect from 1 July 2026.
Furthermore, The new car must have a sales price of less than US $50,000, and the one used, less than US $25,000, except models of California-based electric vehicle manufacturers (such as Rivian and Lucid), which are out of these caps; that is, there are no price limits. If you're thinking of buying a new car and living in California, there's good news: if you choose an electric car you could get an incentive of up to $3,500. Attention if you want to buy an electric car in California: how to save up to $3,500 in your first purchase.
In addition, With this incentive, California seeks to accelerate the shift to cleaner vehicles and support those who buy an electric car for the first time.
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It gives US $3,500 off immediately if you buy a new electric vehicle and US $1,750 if you buy a used one that meets the requirements.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThis unique refund was created by SB 168 and financed by about US $135 million, designed to boost the purchase of zero-emission cars.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe programme is expected to start operating in the coming weeks, as the budget line is in effect from 1 July 2026.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe new car must have a sales price of less than US $50,000, and the one used, less than US $25,000, except models of California-based electric vehicle manufacturers (such as Rivian and Lucid), which are out of these caps; that is, there are no price limits.
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If you're thinking of buying a new car and living in California, there's good news: if you choose an electric car you could get an incentive of up to $3,500.
according to El Comercio (PE) — ÚltimasAttention if you want to buy an electric car in California: how to save up to $3,500 in your first purchase.
according to El Comercio (PE) — ÚltimasWith this incentive, California seeks to accelerate the shift to cleaner vehicles and support those who buy an electric car for the first time.
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