CVRP Guide to Fleet Electrification
CVRP for Fleets Program
The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) offers three different fleet programs for the purchase or lease of new, eligible zero-emission and plug-in hybrid light-duty vehicles. Sponsored by the California Air Resources Board, CVRP is administered by the Center for Sustainable Energy.
EV Benefits
- Reduce total cost of fleet ownership by decreasing fuel, operation and maintenance costs
- Help meet California’s climate action goals through fleet greenhouse gas reductions and compliance with upcoming mandates to purchase zero- emission vehicles
- Improve local air quality in your community by reducing emissions from public vehicles
Resources
- Download the CVRP Guide to Fleet Electrification
- Program specific flyers (listed below)
- CVRP’s YouTube channel
Public Fleets
CVRP offers up to $7,000 for the purchase or lease of eligible electric vehicles for public agencies–up to 30 rebates a year. To help with planning and budgeting, public fleets are eligible to reserve rebate funds up to 18 months prior to vehicle purchase by submitting supporting documentation.
Eligibility
Public agencies are defined as local or state government entities. Vehicles must be on the CVRP list of eligible vehicles, new at the time of lease or purchase, registered in California and owned, operated and registered in the state for a minimum of 30 months. Original lease terms must be for a minimum of 30 months.
Program Requirements
Public fleets must submit annual vehicle usage reports to the CVRP administrator for all rebated vehicles 12, 24 and 30 months following the date of asset delivery. Required data may include, but is not limited to, mileage reporting, annual fuel use by fuel type and percentage of operation within underserved communities. Download the data usage template.
Rebate Amounts
Receive up to $7,000 on the purchase or lease of up to 30 vehicles annually.
Increased Rebate
Increased incentives are available depending on location. Check your eligibility for increased incentives by entering information in the CalEnviroScreen 3.0 tool. Check map for eligibility.
| Vehicle Type | Standard Amount | Increased Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel cell electric | $4,500 | $7,000 |
| Battery electric | $2,000 | $4,500 |
| Plug-in hybrid electric | $1,000 | $3,500 |
| Zero-emission motorcycles | $750 | n/a |
Car Sharing and Rental Fleets
CVRP offers up to $4,500 for the purchase or lease of eligible zero-emission and plug-in hybrid light-duty vehicles for car sharing and rental fleets.
Eligibility
Car sharing and rental fleets are eligible for up to 20 rebated vehicles per calendar year. Original lease terms must be for a minimum of 30 months, and the vehicle must remain in California and available for rent for a minimum of one year. Vehicles must be on the CVRP list of eligible vehicles.
Reduced Ownership Provision
A reduced ownership provision is available for car sharing and rental vehicles circulated out of fleet operations in less than the required 30-month ownership or lease period. Under this provision, car sharing and rental fleets are eligible for up to $1,800 in rebates per vehicle owned and operated for over one year and less than 30 months.
Rebate Amounts
Receive up to $4,500 on the purchase or lease of up to 20 vehicles annually.
| Vehicle Type | Standard Amount | Reduced Ownership Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel cell electric | $4,500 | $1,800 |
| Battery electric | $2,000 | $800 |
| Plug-in hybrid electric | $1,000 | $400 |
| Zero-emission motorcycles | $750 | n/a |
Business, Nonprofit, Tribal Communities and Federal Entities
Businesses, nonprofits, tribal communities and federal entities may receive up to $4,500 on the purchase or lease of one eligible vehicle per lifetime.
Eligibility
The vehicles must be on the CVRP list of eligible vehicles, new at the time of lease or purchase, registered in California, and owned and operated in the state for a minimum of 30 months. Original lease terms must be for a minimum of 30 months.
Rebate Amounts
Receive up to $4,500 on the purchase or lease of 1 vehicle per lifetime.
| Vehicle Type | Standard Amount | Increased Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel cell electric | $4,500 | n/a |
| Battery electric | $2,000 | n/a |
| Plug-in hybrid electric | $1,000 | n/a |
| Zero-emission motorcycles | $750 | n/a |