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.

$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.

Who May Apply?

What is Level 2 Charging?

How Much are the Incentives?

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

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.

Cal eVIP