Residential Electric Vehicle and Charger Incentive Program

Residential Electric Vehicle Incentive Program Requirements

• Purchase a used plug-in/battery electric vehicle to be eligible for an incentive
• Applicant must have an active electric residential account with PWP
• Electric vehicles are required to be registered at the address of the PWP electric customer applying for the rebate
• Submit your online rebate application within 180 days from date of purchase.
• The used Electric Vehicle must be registered at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in California
• Customers are allowed a maximum of two (2) EV rebates per PWP residential electric account
• A maximum of two (2) incentives can be applied per VIN, but each incentive must be tied to a unique PWP residential electric service address and account holder, with a 24-month period in between each incentive.
• The program participant must be the legal owner of the used EV and permanently resides at the address shown in the PWP electric account.
• Used plug-in EV must be approved for highway application. (Electric scooters, electric bicycles, golf carts, neighborhood and low-speed vehicles are not eligible.)
• Used EVs transferred from a family member, gifted, or won as a prize will not qualify for the rebate. Under no circumstances shall the rebate amount exceed the cost of the EV.
• Used EV must be purchased. A used EV that is leased does not qualify for a rebate.
• Used EV purchased must be two years or older than the calendar year of the application.

Home EV charger federal tax credit ends after June 30, 2026

The federal credit for residential EV charging equipment covers 30% of hardware and installation costs up to $1,000, and it is limited to homes in certain eligible census tracts. Under the new law it is scheduled to end for projects placed in service after June 30th, 2026. Local PWP charger rebates are separate. Consult a tax professional to confirm your eligibility.

Residential Charger Incentive Program Requirements

• All electrical work must be performed by a qualified and licensed contractor in accordance with local codes, permitting, and inspection requirements.
• All Level 2 chargers must be a new unit, including “Wi-Fi enabled/Internet Connected" models.
• Chargers that are portable, leased, resold, rebuilt, received from warranty insurance claims or won as a prize are not eligible for rebates under this Program.
• Level 2 (240V) chargers must be equipped with the SAE J1772 standard or Tesla connector plug, and certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory (or NRTL).
• All Level 2 (240V) chargers must be wall-mounted at the electrical service address provided in the rebate application.
• An electrical permit from the City of Pasadena’s Building and Safety Division is required for the installation of a hard-wired EV charger or new/modified 240 V power socket. Applicants that utilize an existing 240V power socket are responsible to ensure the existing socket is compatible with the charger plug type and loading requirements – if unsure, check with a licensed electrician.
  • To apply for an electrical permit through the City of Pasadena's Planning and Community Development department, please call 626-744-4200 or visit the Online Permit Center
• An existing or new 240V outlet is NOT eligible for incentives.
• Chargers that allow the user to switch between Level 1 (120V) and Level 2 (240V) charging are NOT eligible for incentives.
• Charger incentive is limited to two (2) chargers per residential address.
• PWP reserves the right to perform an on-site inspection, as part of the application review process.
• Charger rebate will be based upon the actual cost of the charger. Incentives received from other parties/agencies should be subtracted from the unit before applying for rebates from PWP. The rebate amount shall not exceed the costs of the equipment.