Driving Clean Assistance Program

This program offers financial support for the purchase or lease of a new or used all-electric, plug-in hybrid, or hybrid vehicle, including a grant of up to $5,000 and a loan of up to $15,000 with affordable interest rates. It is open to residents of Bay Area, Sacramento, Santa Cruz and Yolo Counties.

Type of incentive

Grant

Charging grant

Can be used for

Lease new vehicle

Lease used vehicle

Purchase new vehicle

Purchase used vehicle

Location

Limited Areas

Timeline

After your application is approved, you will need to accept the loan within 5 days. Once you have accepted your loan, you will have 30 days to use the loan to purchase an electric car.

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Incentives

Uses electricity only
Person charging an electric car

Battery Electric Vehicle

Up to $5,000

Uses electricity or gasoline
Plug-in hybrid car at a charging and gas station

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Up to $5,000

Uses gasoline
Person filling up their hybrid car at a gas station

Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Up to $2,500

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Required documents

To complete your application and receive your benefits, you will have to submit the following documentation:

  • Photo ID - A picture or scanned copy of your valid California driver’s license
  • Relevant expenses - Copies of relevant expenses, such as your lease and utility bills
  • Proof of income - Copies of your recent pay stubs or other proof of income
  • Bank statements - Copies of your recent bank statements
  • Educational component - Certificate of completion of online educational courses (shared by the program)
  • Letter - A letter, typed or written, expressing your financial need from the program
  • Two references

Note: you will have the opportunity to receive the charging and loan benefits once you have submitted your application.