Eligible participants will receive up to $12,000 in grants to lease or purchase a new or used electric vehicle. However, only if they also scrap their old, non-electric vehicle. If the participant does not have a vehicle to scrap, the California Air Resources Board will award up to $7,500. The grant can be used to purchase an electric car, motorcycle, or e-bike. In addition to the $12,000, eligible participants will receive an additional $2,000 to cover charging costs.
The California Air Resources Board says the Clean Driving Assistance Program is intended for low-income Californians and will “significantly benefit communities in parts of the state that do not already have assistance programs.” Imperial County, along the Mexican border just east of San Diego, is the first county to roll out the program.
“California has ambitious goals for carbon neutrality and a clean air future, but achieving those goals is not possible if Californians can’t afford clean transportation options,” said Dr. Steven Cliff, executive director of the California Air Resources Board. “The new Clean Driving Assistance Program provides a much-needed focus on low-income Californians, bringing zero-emission technology and increased transportation options to underserved communities across the state.”
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