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Residential EV Program

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Info@SBCleanEnergy.com
(805) 897-1979

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Santa Barbara Clean Energy's Residential EV Program is designed to make switching to electric transportation easier and more affordable! 

SBCE customers can apply for incentives for the purchase or lease of an Electric Vehicle (EV), a Level 2 EV Charger, and Associated Electric Work below. Please review the Program Guidelines and Terms & Conditions, and then apply below. 

Due to high participation, this program is expected to run out of funds by March 31, 2026, at which time it will close. A new EV program is anticipated to launch in July 2026, and applications for eligible purchases may be retroactively honored.

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Incentive Levels

SBCE offers base and income-qualified incentives. To qualify for an income-qualified incentive, applicants must either be CARE/FERA customers or have a household income less than 80% Area Median Income. See Program Guidelines and Terms & Conditions for more information. 

New and Pre-Owned Electric Vehicle Incentive Levels
Vehicle TypeBase IncentiveIncome Qualified Incentive
Battery Electric$1,500$4,000
Plug-in Hybrid ElectricN/A$2,000
Level 2 Charger Purchase and Installation Incentive Levels
MeasureBase IncentiveIncome Qualified Incentive
Level 2 Charger Hard WiredUp to $400Up to $600
Level 2 Charger Plug-InUp to $300Up to $400
Associated Electrical Work Incentive Levels
Measure Base IncentiveIncome Qualified Incentive
Associated Electrical WorkUp to $2,000Up to $4,000

For additional details and to see which incentive(s) you qualify for (Base or Income-Qualified), please view our Program Guidelines and Terms & Conditions.

How to Apply

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Check Eligibility

Review your most recent bill to verify “Santa Barbara Clean Energy Generation Charges” are included on the statement. If this is present on your bill, you are an SBCE customer and are eligible for the program.

Additional Resources

While we neither maintain lists of qualified contractors nor recommend individual contractors, you can view lists of contractors who have installed electrification technologies for SBCE customers below, along with installation costs for those projects.  

res ev charger contractors list Res EV charger installation Cost

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Read the Fine Print

Review the Program Guidelines and Terms & Conditions. 

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Purchase Your EV, Level 2 Charger, or Complete Your "Associated Electrical Work"

Purchase or lease your EV, install your charger, and/or completed your electrical work BEFORE you apply for incentives. 

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Submit Your Application

Collect all required documents and apply below
submit your application
For Spanish speakers, apply below
Solicitar ahora 
 

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Receive Your Incentive!

SBCE will process your application and notify you of your application status. Once your application is approved, your incentive check will be mailed to you.

Questions? Give us a call at (805) 897-1979 or email Info@SBCleanEnergy.com.