Why don’t I see my vehicle on the eligibility list?
Vehicle manufacturers must apply for CVRP eligibility with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and meet a number of program requirements.
Generally, a vehicle is not eligible to participate in the CVRP for one of these reasons:
- It does not meet required emission standards.
- It does not have an original equipment manufacturer’s warranty.
- It does not meet the 30-month lease term duration requirements
Vehicle models over two years old are also removed from the eligible vehicle list. The following table provides information on why several common vehicles are not on the list.
| Model | Reason Not Eligible/Removed from Eligible Vehicles List |
|---|---|
| Azure Dynamics Transit Connect Electric | Azure Dynamics is no longer in business, so there is no manufacturer's warranty |
| BMW i3 (Model Year 2014) | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| BMW 330e | Not certified to the required tailpipe emission standard |
| BMW 740e | Not certified to the required tailpipe emission standard |
| BMW ActiveE | Lease term was only 24 months |
| BMW i8 | Not certified to the required tailpipe emission standard |
| BMW X5 xDrive40e | Not certified to the required tailpipe emission standard |
| Brammo Empulse | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| Brammo Empulse R | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| Brammo Enertia | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| Brammo Enertia Plus | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| BYD e6 (Model Years 2012-2014) | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| Cadillac CT6 | Not certified to the required tailpipe emission standard |
| Cadillac ELR | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| Chevrolet Volt (Model Years 2012-2014) | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| Chevrolet Volt (Non-Low Emissions Package) | Standard emissions package not certified to the required tailpipe emission standard |
| Chevrolet Spark EV | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| CODA Sedan | CODA is no longer in business, so there is no manufacturer’s warranty |
| Fiat 500e (Model Years 2013-2014) | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| Fisker Karma | Not certified to the required tailpipe emission standard |
| Ford C-MAX Energi (Model Years 2013-2014) | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| Ford Focus Electric (Model Years 2013-2014) | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| Ford Fusion Energi (Model Years 2013-2014) | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| Honda Accord Plug-In | Does not meet minimum 20 mile electric range requirement (implemented November 1, 2016)** |
| Honda FCX Clarity | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| Honda Fit EV | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| Karma Revero | Not certified to the required tailpipe emission standard |
| Mercedes Benz B250e (Model Year 2014) | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class 350e | Does not meet minimum 20 mile electric range requirement (implemented November 1, 2016)** |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 550e | Not certified to the required tailpipe emission standard |
| Mercedes-Benz F-Cell | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible.* |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class 550e | Does not meet minimum 20 mile electric range requirement (implemented November 1, 2016)** |
| Mini Cooper SE Countryman All4 | Not certified to the required tailpipe emission standard |
| Mistubishi i-MiEV (Model Years 2012, 2014) | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| Nissan Leaf (Model Years 2011-2014) | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| Porsche Cayenne | Not certified to the required tailpipe emission standard |
| Porsche 918 Spyder | Not certified to the required tailpipe emission standard |
| Porsche Panamera | Not certified to the required tailpipe emission standard |
| smart Electric Fortwo Cabriolet (Model Years 2011, 2013, 2014) | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| smart Electric Fortwo Coupe (Model Years 2011, 2013, 2014) | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| Tesla Model S (Model Years 2012-2014) | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| Tesla Roadster | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid | Does not meet minimum 20 mile electric range requirement (implemented November 1, 2016)** |
| Toyota RAV4 EV | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| Victory Empluse TT | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| Volvo XC90 T8 (Model Years 2016-2017) | Does not meet minimum 20 mile electric range requirement (implemented November 1, 2016)** |
| Zero DS (Model Years 2010-2014) | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| Zero FX (Model Years 2013-2014) | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| Zero S (Model Years 2010-2014) | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| Zero SR (Model Year 2014) | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
| Zero XU | Last eligible model year more than two years old; may still be eligible* |
*Consumers who purchased or leased a new vehicle for these model years may still apply for a rebate within 18 months of the vehicle purchase or lease date. Please contact our team for directions at 866-984-2532 or cvrp@energycenter.org.
**If vehicle was purchased on or before October 31, 2016, please read: I purchased a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle that is no longer on the eligible vehicle list. Can I still apply for a rebate?
Medium and heavy-duty hybrid and zero-emission vehicles are incentivized through the California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Program (HVIP). Please visit www.californiahvip.org for more information.