Your First EV Could Come With Up to $3,500 in Incentives

California’s MyFirstEV program is designed to help first-time zero-emission vehicle buyers and lessees reduce the upfront cost of making the switch to electric transportation.

$3,500 Combined incentive on eligible new ZEVs

$1,750 Combined incentive on eligible used ZEVs

Point of Sale Designed to reduce upfront vehicle cost

First-Time ZEV Buyers and lessees

About the program

MyFirstEV is a California Air Resources Board program designed to make zero-emission vehicles more affordable for people purchasing or leasing a ZEV for the first time.

California is partnering directly with participating vehicle manufacturers. The manufacturer matches the state’s contribution, creating a combined point-of-sale incentive for eligible vehicles and consumers.

The incentive is intended to reduce the upfront cost of an eligible vehicle rather than requiring the customer to wait for a rebate after the purchase.

Program availability: Eligible manufacturers, models, trims and incentive availability may vary. Participating automakers will announce eligible vehicles as their MyFirstEV programs become available.

Consumer eligibility

• California residents.
• First-time zero-emission vehicle buyers or lessees.
• Consumers purchasing or leasing an eligible vehicle through a participating manufacturer.
• Vehicles that will be delivered and registered in California.
• Consumers who have not previously received a MyFirstEV incentive.

Each individual is limited to one MyFirstEV incentive for the lifetime of the program.

Potential savings

For participating manufacturers, California’s contribution is matched by the automaker to create the total consumer incentive.

$3,500

$1,750 California + $1,750 participating manufacturer

First-time ZEV buyers or lessees may qualify for a combined $3,500 incentive on an eligible new vehicle from a participating manufacturer.

$1,750

$875 California + $875 participating manufacturer

A combined $1,750 incentive may be available on qualifying used zero-emission vehicles. Used-vehicle eligibility is subject to additional CARB and manufacturer requirements.

Vehicle eligibility

EV

Eligible battery-electric vehicles may qualify when offered through a manufacturer participating in MyFirstEV.

H₂

Eligible hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles are also considered zero-emission vehicles under the program.

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Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are not eligible for MyFirstEV because they have gasoline engines that produce tailpipe emissions.

Current vehicle requirements: CARB states that eligible vehicles must be model year 2026 or newer. For manufacturers that are not headquartered in California, eligible new vehicles generally must have an MSRP of $50,000 or less. Additional rules and exceptions apply.

How it works

Review current MyFirstEV information and confirm that your preferred manufacturer and vehicle are participating.

Confirm that you meet the California residency and first-time ZEV buyer or lessee requirements.

Select an eligible model and trim offered through a participating manufacturer.

When available and approved, the incentive is designed to be applied at the point of sale to lower the upfront cost of the vehicle.

Additional EV savings

Yes. CARB states that MyFirstEV may be combined with other CARB and non-CARB vehicle incentive programs when the customer and vehicle meet the requirements of those programs.

• San Diego Clean Cars 4 All
• Driving Clean Assistance Program
• Other eligible state, regional or local incentives

Eligibility, stacking rules and funding availability are determined independently by each program.

Explore electric vehicles

Our team can help you explore SUBARU electric vehicles and explain current manufacturer offers as MyFirstEV availability is announced.

Because MyFirstEV eligibility and eligible models are established by CARB and participating manufacturers, incentive availability should be confirmed before making a purchase or lease decision.

Phone: (619) 590-3700

Website: Summit Subaru El Cajon EV INVENTORY

Frequently asked questions

Review the official California MyFirstEV information and explore our electric vehicle inventory to find a model that fits your needs.

California MyFirstEV is administered by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) in partnership with participating original equipment manufacturers.Summit Subaru El Cajon does not determine program eligibility, participating manufacturers, eligible vehicles, incentive amounts or funding availability.

Program requirements, eligible manufacturers, eligible models and trims, incentive amounts, vehicle price limits and funding availability are subject to change. Incentives are not guaranteed and are available only while funding lasts. Consult CARB and the participating vehicle manufacturer for current program terms before purchasing or leasing a vehicle.