2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 Deals, Incentives & Rebates

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Replace Your Ride program offers income qualified residents a standard grant of $10,000, or a total of $12,000 (for residency in a disadvantaged community census tract). Offer is for scrapping a qualifying model year 2010 or older vehicle and replacing it with the purchase of a battery electric vehicle. Residents under the jurisdiction of the SCAQMD cannot participate in the Clean Cars 4 All program offered through the Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP). To qualify:

• Income eligible applicant must currently reside within the jurisdiction of the SCAQMD.
• Application approval and authorization letter required prior to vehicle purchase from an authorized participating dealer.
• Max vehicle price: $65,000.
• Must retain replacement vehicle for at least 30 months.
• Scrapped vehicle must be owned and operated by applicant in CA for the past 24 months.
• Limited to one incentive per person per IRS household for the lifetime of the program. Previous participation in other CARB funded programs may affect eligibility.

Additional information:

• For the $10,000, applicant must have an income at or below 300% of the current Federal Poverty Level as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
• For the $12,000, must also reside in a disadvantaged community census tract.
• Participants may receive up to $2,000 for the installation of a Level 2 charger.
• Participants who do not want to replace their old vehicles may obtain a $7,500 credit to be used towards car-sharing options like Zipcar, Turo, or vRide, the purchase of an e-Bike, or a discounted public transit pass.

To learn more, visit SCAQMD Replace Your Ride

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) through the Residential EV Charging Incentive program offers income qualified residents a rebate of up to $500 towards the cost of purchasing an eligible Level 2 (240V) charger. Covers up to $500 or the amount paid for the charger, whichever is lower. To qualify:

• Income eligible applicant must currently reside within the jurisdiction of the SCAQMD.
• Participant must show proof of income eligibility by either showing participation in CARE or FERA utility assistance rates or having a current CalWORKS or TANF membership.
• Must be an eligible new Level 2 charger that is wall-mounted, hard-wired and permanently installed by a licensed electrician for use for a minimum of three years.
• Limit of one rebate per individual, household, address, and/or vehicle (VIN).

To learn more, visit SCAQMD Residential EV Charging Incentive

Under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers taxpayers a Clean Vehicle Tax Credit of $3,750 or $7,500 depending on model eligibility for the purchase of a new plug-in electric vehicle. Beginning January 1, 2024, Clean Vehicle Tax Credits may be initiated and approved at the point of sale at participating dealerships registered with the IRS. Dealers will be responsible for submitting Clean Vehicle Tax Credit information to the IRS. Buyers are advised to obtain a copy of an IRS "time of sale" report, confirming it was submitted successfully by the dealer. To be eligible:

• A vehicle must have undergone final assembly in North America (the United States and Puerto Rico, Canada, or Mexico).
• Critical mineral and battery component requirements determine credit amount.
• Maximum MSRP of $55,000 for cars and $80,000 for SUVs/trucks/vans.
• Income eligibility applies depending on modified adjusted gross income (AGI) and tax filing status.

To learn more, visit https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/credits-for-new-clean-vehicles-purchased-in-2023-or-after