Home Charging Savings for a Typical California Driver
Based on 12,000 miles per year
Gas Car Fuel/yr
$2,057
Home Charging/yr
$754
Annual Savings
$1,303
Charger Cost
$1,900
Utility Rebate
-$500
Net Charger Cost
$1,400
Payback
1.1 yrs
15-Year Savings
$22,832
CO₂ Avoided/yr
5,486 lbs
California EV Charger Rebates
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Federal 30C Credit (Expired June 30, 2026)
The federal Alternative Fuel Refueling Property Credit (30% up to $1,000 for a home charger) expired June 30, 2026, and had only applied in eligible low-income or non-urban census tracts. Chargers installed after that date do not qualify.
Up to $500
California Utility Programs
California utilities (PG&E, SCE, SDG&E) offer EV-charger rebates around $500 plus special EV rates — and the nation's highest gas prices make home charging a big win. View full rebate detail →
Home Charging Savings by City in California
| City | Fuel Savings/yr | Charger Payback | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $1,248 | 1.2 yrs | 3,898,747 | Los Angeles DWP |
| San Diego | $1,406 | 1.1 yrs | 1,386,932 | San Diego Gas & Electric |
| San Jose | $1,193 | 1.3 yrs | 1,013,240 | Pacific Gas & Electric |
| San Francisco | $1,217 | 1.2 yrs | 873,965 | Pacific Gas & Electric |
| Fresno | $1,241 | 1.2 yrs | 542,107 | Pacific Gas & Electric |
| Sacramento | $1,378 | 1.1 yrs | 513,624 | SMUD |
| Long Beach | $1,221 | 1.2 yrs | 466,742 | Southern California Edison |
| Oakland | $1,245 | 1.2 yrs | 440,646 | Pacific Gas & Electric |
| Bakersfield | $1,293 | 1.2 yrs | 403,455 | Pacific Gas & Electric |
| Anaheim | $1,193 | 1.3 yrs | 350,365 | Southern California Edison |
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The average US driver covers about 12,000 miles a year.
Quick Facts: California
- ⛽ Gas: $4.80/gallon
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.220/kWh
- 🔌 Charger installed: $1,900
- 🏭 Top utility: Pacific Gas & Electric