California Offers $3,500 Instant Rebate for First-Time EV Buyers
The MyFirstEV program incentivizes the transition to electric vehicles.
1What is the MyFirstEV Program?
California Governor Gavin Newsom launched the MyFirstEV program to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles. The program offers a $3,500 instant rebate to first-time EV buyers. It is part of California's goal to improve its clean transportation economy.
2Who is Eligible?
To benefit from the MyFirstEV program, certain conditions apply. The rebate is only available to first-time EV buyers. Additionally, new vehicles must be priced under $50,000, while used vehicles must cost less than $25,000.
3Which Vehicles Qualify?
Fully electric vehicles (excluding hybrids) are eligible under the program. Popular models include the Nissan Leaf, Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Ford Mustang Mach-E.
4Funding Sources
Half of the MyFirstEV program's $270 million budget comes from California's 2026-2027 state budget, while the other half is sourced from participating automakers. These funds are used to support clean transportation.
5Instant Rebate Advantage
The rebate is applied instantly at dealerships. This allows buyers to benefit from up to $3,500 off without needing additional processes.
6Future Steps
California plans a $600 million investment in clean transportation. This includes air quality improvement programs, clean truck and bus incentives, and replacing polluting heavy-duty vehicles.