EV Charging Incentives in Southern California

Reduce EV charging equipment and installation costs with incentive and rebate programs available in Southern California before funding runs out!

 

End-to-End Solutions from EV Connect

EV Connect is the leading platform for managing electricity as a fuel while bringing convenient and reliable EV charging to businesses everywhere. Along with providing innovative EV charging management software, EV Connect will provide program approved charging stations that is backed by a parts and service warranty to ensure worry-free deployment from installation to operations. As an approved vendor under many Southern California EV charging incentive programs, we will provide end-to-end solutions such as: charging stations, software, 24/7 support, and parts and labor warranty.

Available Incentives and Rebates in Southern California

Southern California has been approved for some of the largest electric vehicle charging programs in the country. These include programs from Southern California Edison, SDGE, LADWP, and several other utilities. As an approved vendor, EV Connect will guide you through every step of the EV charging station qualification, installation, and management process.

SCE Charge Ready Transport

SCE’s Charge Ready Transport (CRT) Program gives businesses the opportunity to install EV charging infrastructure to support a fleet of medium to heavy duty electric vehicles (EVs) at low or no cost. This program provides a unique opportunity for fleet operators choosing to acquire electric vehicles by providing support and reducing the costs with installing the necessary charging equipment.

  • Rebate amount is $725 per connector, with higher rebate amounts for multifamily properties ranging from $1,450-$2,900 per connector depending on whether the property is located in a Disadvantaged Community.

    • Will be purchasing or leasing at least two new fleet EVs or convert at least two fossil-fueled vehicles to electric, with the vehicles arriving on-site within 18 months from the time the application was submitted.

    • Own, lease, or operate a site located within SCE’s service territory where the EV charging infrastructure will be installed.

    • Agree to provide the necessary easements. Applicants, if not the owner of the site at which the charging equipment is to be installed, are required to obtain consent from the property owner to install the equipment and agreement that the property owner will grant any required easements.

    • Select, purchase, install and maintain the EV charging stations in good working order for at least 10 years.

    • Provide proof of purchase of qualified electric vehicles and accompanying charging equipment.

    • Agree to provide SCE with EV charging usage data from all charging stations used to fuel on-road EVs for five years.

  • Non-residential SCE customers are eligible to enroll to participate in the program. They must also operate a medium- or heavy-duty fleet, used for either on-road or non-road applications.

SDGE Power Your Drive for Fleets

San Diego Gas and Electric’s (SDG&E) Power Your Drive for Fleets program offers fleet owners and operators financial incentives to easily and cost-effectively design and install EV charging infrastructure needed to power medium to heavy duty electric fleets. The goal of the program is to make it easier for organizations to transition to an electric fleet.

  • Eligible sites can receive a rebate ranging from $3,000 - $75,000 per charger based on the charging stations power output.

    • Demonstrate commitment to procure a minimum of 2 electric fleet vehicles.

    • Demonstrate long-term electrification growth plan and schedule of load increase.

    • Provide data related to charger usage for a minimum of 5 years.

    • Own or lease the property where chargers are installed within SDG&E’s service area and operate and maintain vehicles and chargers for a minimum of 10 years

  • While all SDG&E customers operating medium- and heavy-duty vehicles are eligible for assistance through the program, certain sectors are particularly well suited for electrification including: Regional Fleets, Shuttle Bus Fleets, and Service Fleets.

SCE Charge Ready Small Sites Program

SCE Charge Ready Small Sites Program offers multi-family and commercial properties financial incentives to purchase and install up to four EV charging station ports. The goal of the program is to reduce EV charging equipment and installation costs needed to futureproof multi-family and commercial properties.

  • Eligible sites can receive a rebate ranging from $10,000 per port to install up to four (4) Level 2 charging ports.

  • Maintain the charging equipment in good working order for at least 10 years.

    Provide SCE with data related to charging equipment usage.

    Enroll in a qualified demand response (DR) program.

    Participants are required to have the meter serving the charging equipment enroll on a Time-of Use (TOU) rate plan.

  • Rebates are available to non-residential and multi-family participants located within SCE’s service territory. Applicants are required to own, lease, manage (as a property manager or an authorized agent for the property owner), or be the customer of record for the project site.

To learn more about SDG&E’s Power Your Drive For Fleets or SCE’s Charge Ready Transport Program, please fill out the form below to contact EV Connect.

 Get Help with Your EV Charging Rebate or Incentive Program Application

Assessing your program eligibility and help submitting your rebate application

Helping you choose the right hardware and ensuring a smooth installation process

Providing 24/7 reliable support and station management to fulfill program requirements

We’ll help you find out if you’re qualified.

In Southern California, electric vehicle tax credits and incentives are readily available. Now is the time to take advantage of these programs. As an approved vendor, we’ll guide you every step of the way.

 

 EV Connect Software

Simplify Your EV Charging Management Experience

Our charging management software simplifies the deployment, management, and optimization of EV charging stations for you and drivers.

 

  • Get access to tools to help control your energy costs and mange your EV charging stations. Plus, generate detailed reports to track station performance, energy usage, environmental impact and revenue all-in-one dashboard.

  • Control who has access to your stations and grant user permissions to ensure assigned drivers use your stations.

  • Set-up your own pricing fees with for different drivers while generating a new revenue stream. Plus, additional credit card support.

  • Our software is compatible with many charging station manufacturers to support different use-case and ensuring that you have the option to change hardware in the future, if needed.

  • Broader charging access through roaming integration with our partner charging networks, such as ChargePoint. Plus, premium features added to mobile app like Reservations.

  • Our experienced team has your covered from installation through station commissioning, including 24/7 ongoing support for you and your drivers.

 Professional Services

O&M and Ongoing Support

 

EV Connect Shield

EV Connect offers a parts and labor warranty that provides end-to-end installation services and support to cover every operational and maintenance aspect of the charging station.

Charging-as-a-Service

EV Charging-as-a-Service or “EV CaaS” is our all-inclusive subscription model that offers charging stations, software, 24/7 support with a labor and hardware warranty under a low monthly fee.

 

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