San Jose drivers have one main rebate for a home EV charger in 2026: PG&E's Residential EV Charging rebate, which San Jose Clean Energy lists among the options for its customers. San Jose Clean Energy (SJCE) adds bill credits for smart charging.
The federal charger credit has ended for new installations. Here's what each official page showed on October 10, 2026.
What EV Charger Rebates Can San Jose Residents Get?
As of October 10, 2026, PG&E's Residential EV Charging rebate pays up to 50% of an eligible charger's price, or up to $5,000 for income-eligible households. It is open to active PG&E residential electric customers, including those served by a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA). You must own or lease a battery electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle and show current California registration.
| Option (PG&E page, October 10, 2026) | Who it's for | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Standard rebate | Customers who don't meet the income requirements | Up to 50% of the purchase price of one eligible charging equipment option |
| Rebate Plus | Customers who meet the income requirements | Up to $2,000 for installing an eligible charger |
| Rebate Plus with panel upgrade | Customers who meet the income requirements | Up to $5,000 for a panel upgrade and charger installation |
PG&E says rebates are first-come, first-served and limited to one per eligible household.
How Does the PG&E Standard Rebate Work?
Buy and install one of PG&E's eligible charging equipment options, then apply within 180 days of the purchase. PG&E asks for your electric bill, your vehicle's DMV registration card, proof of purchase and photos of the installed equipment with serial numbers.
Questions go to PG&E's rebate team at 1-877-700-8991. Our PG&E EV rebates guide covers PG&E's EV programs in more detail.
How Does Rebate Plus Work for Income-Eligible Households?
Rebate Plus applicants work with a contractor from PG&E's Trade Ally Network, which PG&E says eliminates upfront costs up to the rebate amount. The contractor assesses your electrical panel, files the permit, and buys and installs the equipment.
The rebate is up to $2,000 for a charger installation, or up to $5,000 when a panel upgrade is needed.
Does San Jose Clean Energy Pay for EV Charging?
Yes, as bill credits. SJCE's Peak Rewards for Smart Homes pays a $25 enrollment bonus and $3 a month, paid quarterly, for EV Managed Charging. Its Midday Charging Bonus adds up to $40 a quarter, or $160 a year, for charging at home between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
With managed charging, SJCE says charging is paused or reduced for 2–4 hours during each Peak Rewards event, typically 3–4 times a month, and you can always override it. The Midday Charging Bonus requires the Optiwatt app.
Is There Still a Federal Tax Credit for a Home Charger?
No. IRS Fact Sheet FS-2025-05 says the 30C charger credit is not allowed for property placed in service after June 30, 2026. A charger installed after that date gets no federal credit.
SJCE's EV Savings page also describes Clean Cars for All, a Bay Area Air District program for income-eligible residents who retire an older vehicle. SJCE says grant recipients can get up to $2,000 in additional funding for a Level 2 home charger installation.
Official Sources
Every amount comes from the program's own page, all checked on October 10, 2026.
- PG&E Residential EV Charging rebate, with both rebate options and eligibility
- San Jose Clean Energy Peak Rewards for Smart Homes, with the EV charging bill credits
- San Jose Clean Energy EV Savings, with Clean Cars for All charger funding
- IRS FS-2025-05, the IRS table showing when each credit ended
Frequently Asked Questions
Can San Jose Clean Energy customers get PG&E's EV charger rebate?
Yes. PG&E says its Residential EV Charging program is open to active PG&E residential electric customers, including customers served by a Community Choice Aggregation. SJCE's own EV Savings page lists PG&E's home charger rebate among the options for its customers.
How much is the EV charger rebate in San Jose?
Up to 50% of the purchase price of an eligible charger under PG&E's Standard option. Income-eligible households can get up to $2,000 for installation, or up to $5,000 with a panel upgrade, under Rebate Plus.
Does SJCE pay me to charge my EV at certain times?
Yes. EV Managed Charging pays $3 a month, and the Midday Charging Bonus pays up to $160 a year for home charging between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., as credits on your electricity bill.
Installing a charger in San Jose? See the verified programs for your address with the free rebate calculator.