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Why make the switch to an Electric Vehicle (EV)?

Cost Savings: EVs requires less maintenance compared to its conventional gasoline engine counterparts, the costs to fuel (charge) an EV is also less than the cost of gasoline.
Cleaner: EVs have no tailpipe emissions, which improves local air quality. The electricity used to power your vehicle is also increasingly cleaner, with more renewable resources being added to the power mix.
Convenience: EVs can be charged in the convenience of your own home, or at the workplace. Vernon Public Utilities (VPU) continues to expand its publicly available EV charging infrastructure while offering incentives for residents and businesses to make the switch.

Find a VPU Public EV Charger (Payment Required):

For all of the available EV charging options in Vernon, please visit Plugshare.

VPU EV Incentive Programs

Residential EV & EV Charger Incentive Program (REV & REVSE): Please refer to the "REV or REVSE Application Form" for full details. (Note: REV & REVSE applications must be submitted within 180 days from date of purchase in order to qualify for the rebate.)
- REV Application Form: up to $2,500 for the purchase or lease of a qualifying, new or used EV.
- REVSE Application Form: up to $2,500 for installing a qualifying smart Level 2 EV Charger.

Commercial EV Charger Incentive Program (CEVSE): VPU commercial electric customers are eligible to receive the following rebate amounts (restrictions apply, please refer to the "CEVSE Application Form" for full details):
- Level 2 EV Charging Stations: up to $3,000 per port for qualifying units (min. 6.2 kW output).
- DCFC (Tier 1): up to $4,000 per port for qualifying units (24-49 kW output).
- Level 3, DCFC (Tier 2): up to $6,000 per port for qualifying units (50-149 kW output).
- Level 3, DCFC (Tier 3): up to $7,500 per port for qualifying units (min. 150 kW output).
- Maximum rebate of $100,000 per Premises, as defined by VPU.
  - CEVSE Application Form: Customer can apply for the Commercial EV Charger Incentive Program by submitting a completed application form and a copy of the Building Permit issued for the EV Charger project.
  - CEVSE Approval Form: Once the EV Charger project is complete, customer shall submit the approval form and the required supporting documents (listed on the form), prior to the Reservation Expiration date.

Commercial Electric Forklift Incentive Program (CEF): VPU commercial electric customers are eligible to receive up to $3,000 in rebates towards the lease or purchase of new Class I/Class II electric forklifts. Restrictions apply, please refer to the "CEF Application Form" for full details.
- CEF Application Form: Customer can apply for the Commercial Electric Forklift Incentive Program by submitting a completed application form for VPU review.

State and Federal Incentives

Replace Your Ride: Vernon residents could be eligible to receive up to $9,500 from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to replace gasoline vehicles 2007 or older.
Clean Vehicle Assistance Program (CVAP): provides a point of sale grant, up to $7,500, for income qualified Californians to purchase or lease, a new or used EV.
US Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center:
- California Laws and Incentives for EVs
- Federal EV Tax credit (taxpayers who purchase an eligible EV may qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500).

Additional Resources

Cal Fleet Advisor: CALSTART administers a free assistance program to owners & operators of medium/heavy-duty vehicles. Cal Fleet's no-cost advisory services help fleet operators transition towards zer0-emission vehicles, including assistance with funding opportunities.
Electric For All: Explore EVs that may be right for you, learn about how to charge EVs at home and how you can save by making the switch.
Plug In America: EV Shopping Assistant Platform