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On July 1, 2026, the Monterey Bay Air Resources District will launch the 2026-27 Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (EVIP). This year’s program includes monetary incentives for residents, public agencies, and non-profit entities in Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties that purchase new or used light-duty electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Incentives for leasing electric vehicles are also available to residents. By including used electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, EVIP offers potential buyers a low-cost opportunity to
purchase an electric vehicle.
According to Richard Stedman, Air Pollution Control Officer for the Monterey Bay Air Resources District, “Oxides of nitrogen (NOx) are primary chemical compounds combined with other pollutants that produce ozone (smog). Over 60% of the total emission of NOx in the Monterey Bay Area comes from motor vehicles. Fully electric vehicles produce zero tailpipe emissions, including carbon dioxide, a climate change pollutant. By encouraging and incentivizing their use, significant long-term air quality benefits can be achieved.”
Vehicle Type New Used
Public Agency & Non-profits: $5,000 N/A
Hydrogen Fuel Cell: $2,500 N/A
Battery Electric: $2,000 $1,000
Plug-In Hybrid: $1,000 $500
Electric Motorcycle: $750 $500
An additional $500.00 per incentive is available for qualified low-income applicants. Full details regarding the increased low-income incentives are available on the MBARD website.
Purchase or lease date must be on or after July 1, 2016.
Online Applications will be available on July 1, 2026 at: https://www.mbard.org/electric-vehicle-incentive-program