EV charger rebates in California depend on which utility sends your electric bill. DuloCore checked the official pages of seven utilities on October 13, 2026. Six state a rebate for home charging, and the two SDG&E pages checked list none.
Which California Utilities Offer EV Charger Rebates in 2026?
As of October 13, 2026, six of the seven utilities DuloCore checked state a home charging rebate on their official pages: PG&E, SCE, LADWP, SMUD, Anaheim Public Utilities and Burbank Water and Power. The two SDG&E pages checked list none for home chargers.
| Utility | What its official page states (October 13, 2026) | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PG&E, Standard option | One product from PG&E's eligible equipment list; first-come, first-served | Up to 50% of the purchase price |
| PG&E, Rebate Plus option | Income-qualified: charger installation, or installation with a panel upgrade | Up to $2,000, or up to $5,000 |
| SCE Charge Ready Home | Income-qualified or disadvantaged community, single-family homes: EV outlet, or outlet with a panel upgrade; not the charger itself | Up to $1,000, or up to $4,200 |
| SDG&E | EV incentives page and home charger installation page list no home charger rebate | None listed |
| LADWP | Qualified home charger; more for Lifeline or EZ-SAVE customers | Up to $1,000, plus $500 |
| SMUD Charge@Home | Charging equipment and installation costs, for customers who bought a plug-in EV | Up to $850 |
| SMUD, income-eligible | Level 2 charger and circuit installation, single-family homeowners; panel upgrades not covered | Free |
| Anaheim Public Utilities | Level 2 charger, or networked charger with a time-of-use rate; panel upgrade extra; subject to fund availability | Up to $300 or $600, plus up to $750 |
| Burbank Water and Power | Level 2 charging station and panel upgrade; time-of-use rate required | Up to $1,500 |
What Does PG&E Pay for a Home EV Charger?
PG&E pays up to 50% of one eligible charging product's price. Income-qualified households get up to $2,000 for installation, or $5,000 with a panel upgrade.
PG&E's Residential EV Charging Rebate page describes two options, both first-come, first-served and limited to one per household. The applicant must own or lease a qualifying EV.
- Standard option. Buy and install one product from the eligible equipment list, then apply within 180 days after the purchase.
- Rebate Plus option. For households that make less than 80% of the Area Median Income for their county, or are enrolled in a listed public assistance program. The rebate goes to a contractor from PG&E's Trade Ally Network.
DuloCore's PG&E home charger rebate page covers the documents. PG&E's Pre-Owned EV Rebate is a vehicle rebate, covered on the PG&E EV rebates page.
What Do SCE and SDG&E Pay Toward Home EV Charging?
SCE pays eligible households up to $1,000 for an EV outlet, or $4,200 with a panel upgrade. Two SDG&E pages list no charger rebate.
SCE's Charge Ready Home eligibility page says a resident must live in a household earning less than 80% of the area median income, take part in a listed public assistance program, or live in a designated disadvantaged community. Up to $4,200 applies when the main electrical panel is less than 200 amps, and up to $1,000 at 200 amps or higher.
SCE's own pages disagree on what the money is for. Its page on charging an EV says a customer who installs a Level 2 charger within 120 days of getting an EV might qualify for a $4,200 rebate, and its EV rebates page says to claim up to $4,200 when installing a Level 2 charger. The program's questions page says the rebate covers electric panel upgrades and 240-volt circuit installation, not the cost of buying or installing a charger, and that the program is limited to single-family residences. The eligibility page states no 120-day window. It says an EV isn't required to take part, and that approved participants must install a Level 2 charger within 180 days after receiving the rebate.
SDG&E's Electric Vehicle Incentives page lists a Pre-Owned EV Rebate, which is a vehicle rebate, EV pricing plans, and regional and state vehicle incentives. Its page on installing a home charger mentions no rebate either. The eligibility check shows which programs fit a specific household.
What Do LADWP and SMUD Pay for a Home EV Charger?
LADWP pays up to $1,000 on a qualified home charger, plus $500 for Lifeline or EZ-SAVE customers. SMUD's Charge@Home pays up to $850.
LADWP's Residential EV Charger Rebate Program page says the rebate covers the purchase and installation of a charger on its qualifying list. It adds a $250 rebate for installing a dedicated electric meter for the charger.
SMUD's residential electric vehicles page says Charge@Home offers up to $850 toward charging equipment and installation costs. SMUD's income-eligible application page offers a free Level 2 charger and circuit installation to single-family homeowners who own or lease a plug-in EV and are enrolled in or qualify for its Energy Assistance Program Rate.
Which City Utilities Pay for a Home EV Charger?
Anaheim Public Utilities and Burbank Water and Power both do. Anaheim pays up to $600 for a charger, and Burbank up to $1,500 in total.
Anaheim's charger and panel upgrade rebate page lists up to $300 for a Level 2 charger, or up to $600 for a networked charger when the customer signs up for a time-of-use rate. Up to $750 more covers electric panel upgrades. Rebates are subject to fund availability.
Burbank's charging station rebate page lists $200 for a standard charger and $500 for a smart charger, with an additional $750 for a panel upgrade. Customers in a disadvantaged community get $300 or $600, with an additional $900. Burbank's residential rebates page adds that the applicant must agree to the time-of-use electric billing rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Utility Rebate Cover a Panel Upgrade?
PG&E's Rebate Plus option, SCE, Anaheim and Burbank each state a panel upgrade amount on the pages linked above. SMUD's free charger offer says panel upgrades aren't covered.
Do Renters Qualify for a Home Charger Rebate?
Burbank's page says renters must complete a Property Owner Permission Form. SCE's Charge Ready Home accepts tenants who provide the property owner's written approval.
Did the Federal Tax Credit for Home Chargers End?
Yes. The federal 30C home charger credit ended for property placed in service after June 30, 2026. DuloCore's page on the federal home energy tax credits that ended has the dates.
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