Incentives for Level 2 EV Chargers
Where Communities Live and Gather

Incentives Available Through Communities in Charge

Funding Wave 2 Open November 7, 2023 through December 22, 2023 with $38 Million in Available Funding.

$29,998,500 Reserved

$38,000,000 Available

$29,998,500.00 Reserved so far.

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$38,000,000.00 of Incentives are Offered Through Communities in Charge

Funding Wave 2 Open November 7, 2023 through December 22, 2023 with $38 Million in Available Funding.

Communities in Charge is California’s market-accelerating, light-duty electric vehicle (EV) charging incentive project funded by the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program, implemented by CALSTART, and supported in partnership with GRID Alternatives and Tetra Tech. Communities in Charge is designed to transform EV accessibility, rapidly catalyze new markets, and swiftly deploy Level 2 EV charging stations.

Communities in Charge is built to scale as funding is made available and aims to help set participants up for success before, during, and after chargers are installed. The project integrates transparent participation requirements and technical assistance to help participants plan for a successful project. The project team will offer support and outreach for participants of various readiness levels, with financial incentives reserved for projects with the highest levels of readiness. Please visit the Eligibility section for more information on readiness tiers.

Incentives for Level 2 EV charging infrastructure are provided up to the amounts shown in the table below. Applicants may qualify for the base incentive, at a minimum, and payment amounts shall be determined by the total eligible project costs.

Eligible Incentives for Level 2 EVSE	Amount Per Eligible Connector
Base Incentive	Up to $3,500, or 75% of eligible costs, whichever is less.
Multi-family Housing Project Site	Additional $3,500.
Project Site for Tribal government, Tribal entity, or non-governmental organizations serving Tribal commuinities	Additional $3,500.

(Example: An eligible Applicant whose multi-family housing Project Site located on Tribal lands may be eligible to receive $10,500 per eligible connector, or 75% of eligible costs, whichever is less.)

Regional Distribution Map

Region	Incentive Amount
• Northern	$8,000,000
• Central	$12,000,000
• Eastern	$7,000,000
• Southern	$11,000,000

Important News and Upcoming Events

$38 Million Available in Funding—Learn More!
Communities in Charge ‘How to Apply’ Funding Wave 2 Webinars
Communities in Charge Cost Reimbursement Webinar
DOWNLOAD PDF OF WEBINAR SLIDES

California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP) 2.0

For details on incentives toward DC Fast Charging sites, click here to visit the CALeVIP 2.0 Golden State Priority Project implemented by the Center For Sustainable Energy.