2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid 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 $7,000 towards the purchase or lease of an eligible plug-in hybrid 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 $7,000, 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

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Replace Your Ride program offers income qualified residents a standard grant of $9,500, or a total of $11,500 (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 plug-in hybrid 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 $9,500, 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 $11,500, 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