2024 Tesla Model Y Deals, Incentives & Rebates

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) through the Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP) offers two pathways for applicants: the Clean Cars 4 All route or Financial Assistance route. The path outlined here is for the Financial Assistance, offering a standard down payment assistance grant of $7,500 towards the purchase or lease of an eligible battery electric vehicle. Scrapping and replacing a vehicle is not required. Check with your local Air District for any available programs that may take precedence over the DCAP programs. To qualify:

• Income eligible applicant must be a California resident.
• Application approval required prior to purchasing or leasing from an authorized participating dealership.
• Maximum purchase price of replacement vehicle not to exceed $45,000 and must be on the CARB New Vehicle Eligibility List.
• Previous participation in other CARB funded programs may affect eligibility.

Additional information:

• For the $7,500, 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.
• Participants may qualify for an additional charging grant, choosing between $2,000 for the purchase and install of Level 2 home charging equipment or $2,000 for a public charging card.
• Fair financing may be available, capped at $45,000 with an interest rate no more than 8%.

To learn more, visit Driving Clean Assistance Program

Clean Cars 4 All through the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) offers income qualified residents a standard grant of $10,000, or a total of $12,000 (which requires residency in a disadvantaged community census tract). Offer is available for scrapping a qualifying old vehicle and replacing it with the purchase of a battery electric vehicle. To qualify:

• Income eligible applicant must reside within the jurisdiction of the BAAQMD.
• Application approval, scrap vehicle pre-inspection, and grant award letter required prior to purchase from an authorized participating dealership.
• Maximum sale price of replacement vehicle: $48,000 (excludes taxes, fees, warranties, and accessories). Manufacturer rebates can be counted against this vehicle price cap.
• Vehicle to be scrapped must be functioning and a model year of 2007 or older with a CA registration for at least the past 2 years. Exceptions allowed.
• Previous participation in other vehicle related assistance programs may affect eligibility.

Additional information:

• For the $10,000 grant, applicants 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 grant, must also reside in a disadvantaged community census tract.
• Participants may qualify for an additional Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate, choosing between a $2,000 rebate for a Level 2 home charger installation or a $1,000 Level 2 portable charger.
• Participants who do not want to replace their old vehicles may obtain a $7,500 credit that can be used towards the purchase of an e-Bike and/or applied to a Clipper Card for public transit usage.

To learn more, visit BAAQMD Clean Cars 4 All