MyFirstEV — $3,500 off a first new EV or $1,750 off a used one at the dealer (CARB)
Phone number
(800) 242-4450 (CARB helpline)
Category
Car
Money
Auto tags
Eligibility
California residents who have never owned or been listed on the title of a zero-emission vehicle; no income limit; one per person.
Auto Summary
California's MyFirstEV program takes $3,500 off a first new zero-emission vehicle priced under $50,000, or $1,750 off an eligible certified pre-owned one under $25,000, right at the dealership. It's for California residents who have never owned an EV, with no income limit; manufacturers and dealers decide which vehicles qualify, and it runs only while funds last. Verified 2026-10-19. (While funds last (funds must be spent by 2031-09-01).)
Value
$3,500 off a new ZEV (MSRP ≤$50k) or $1,750 off a certified pre-owned one (≤$25k), at the point of sale
Espanol
MyFirstEV — $3,500 de descuento en su primer vehículo eléctrico nuevo o $1,750 en uno usado, en el concesionario (CARB)