Electric Vehicle Offers & Information

MID'S EV-D rate allows customers with EV's to be billed for their electric usage at different prices depending on the time of day. With this time of use rate, customers are encouraged to do more energy intensive activities - such as charging their EV - during off-peak periods when prices are lower. When prices are higher during on-peak hours, customers are encouraged to refrain from energy intensive activities. By maximizing electric usage during off-peak periods, EV customers can lower their monthly electric bills.

This is an optional, pilot, Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate applicable to individual family accommodations devoted primarily to residential customers and who have a currently registered Motor Vehicle, as defined by the California Motor Vehicle Code, which is defined as "a plug-in battery electric vehicle (PBEV) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) recharged via a recharging outlet at the customer’s premises."

The General Manager has, at their sole discretion, the right to suspend, modify, restrict and/or close this experimental rate schedule at any time.

As more of our customers are entering into the EV market, MID has launched a new pilot program to help with the cost of installing EV chargers. The rebate application includes the program requirements (link below).

Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) provides charging through a 240 V AC plug. Level 2 adds about 10 to 60 miles of range to a vehicle per hour of charging time, making it far more convenient than standard 120 V AC charging, which adds about 2 to 5 miles per hour of charging. Additionally, level 2 charging is a more energy-efficient method of charging, as most EV have on-board components that require additional electricity the entire time the EV is plugged in.

Consumers who purchase qualified residential charging equipment may receive a tax credit of 30% of the cost, up to $1,000.

A federal tax credit is available for new and used electric vehicles that meet requirements specified in Internal Revenue Code Section 30D.

New Vehicle Clean Credit up to $7,500.
You may qualify for a credit up to $7,500 if you buy a new, qualified plug-in EV. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 changed the rules for this credit for vehicles purchased from 2023 to 2032. Information about new vehicles purchased in 2022 and before or for vehicles purchased in 2023 and after.

Used Vehicle Clean Credit up to $4,000.
Beginning January 1, 2023, if you buy a qualified used electric vehicle (EV) from a licensed dealer for $25,000 or less, you may be eligible for a used clean vehicle tax credit. The credit equals 30% of the sale price up to a maximum credit of $4,000. Additional Details.

The credit is nonrefundable, so you can't get back more on the credit than you owe in taxes. You can't apply any excess credit to future tax years.

Starting in January 2024, an Inflation Reduction Act provision allows consumers to transfer the tax credit to car dealers, reducing the purchase price of eligible new and used vehicles at the time of sale.

Income-qualified customers may qualify for the following options offered through this statewide program aimed at making clean vehicles accessible and affordable:

A cash grant of $7,000 for a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) and $7,500 for a battery electric (BEV) or fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV).

A Level 2 charging station installed in your home by GRID Alternatives, up to $2,000 value.

A $1,000 prepaid charge credit valid at public EVGO charging stations plus a lower-speed portable charger.

Incentive amounts and availability are subject to change, be sure to visit the program website to make sure it is currently accepting applications.

Notice: Effective 10/5/2023 Driving Clean Assistance Program will no longer accept new applications.

Thank you for your interest in the driving clean assistance program (DCAP). At this time, all available grant funds have been exhausted and DCAP will not be accepting any new applications. Applications submitted before the effective date will be processed in the order received. However, there is no guarantee of grant funds. There is no timeline for more funding at this time.

The California Clean Fuel Reward has temporarily been reduced to $0, but is still providing EV information and resources to support their goal of reducing carbon emissions. Check the program website for more details.

The program will continue to be monitored and restored if/when conditions change.

Effective November 8, 2023, CVRP is closed to new applications. Applications received on or after September 6, 2023, will be placed on a standby list and are not guaranteed a rebate. Be sure to visit the program website for current information.

The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) promotes clean vehicle adoption in California by offering rebates from $1,000 to $7,500 for the purchase or lease of new, eligible zero-emission vehicles, including electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell vehicles.

The CVRP is administered throughout the state for the California Air Resources Board, part of the California Environmental Protection Agency.

Attention San Joaquin Valley residents! The Valley Air District provides several great options to significantly reduce or even eliminate the pollution that comes from using your car.

The District is currently accepting applications for its Drive Clean! Rebate Program which provides rebates to Valley residents and businesses for the purchase or lease of new, clean-air vehicles. To be considered for a rebate, applicants must purchase or lease a vehicle from the eligible vehicle list. For more information about the program, please review the program guidelines and application.

Due to overwhelming interest in the District’s vehicle replacement program, the District has stopped accepting applications until additional funding is received for the program. Specific funding for AB 617 residents is still available for applicants residing in the following communities: Arvin-Lamont/Shafter/Stockton/South Central Fresno. For more details click CHECK IT OUT below.

Own a 1999 or older high polluting car that you’re willing to give up? Get money from the Valley Air District to replace your older, high-polluting vehicle with a newer vehicle or upgrade to a hybrid or electric vehicle. The program is limited to vehicle owners residing in the jurisdiction of the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District who meet the income and vehicle requirements.

The Valley Air District's Replace program is available to individuals whose household income is at or below 400 percent of federal poverty level (FPL). Additionally, residents living in disadvantaged communities that choose to purchase a hybrid, plug-in hybrid or zero-emission vehicle can receive a higher funding amount.

If you drive a vehicle that meets certain emissions standards and other criteria, you may be able to get Clean Air Vehicle (CAV) decals and a CAV decal identification (ID) card, which allow single occupancy use of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV, or carpool) lanes.

The Clean Air Vehicle (CAV) Decal Program is administered by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in partnership with the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

The CAV Decal Program is subject to authorization by the Federal Highway Administration. If federal authorization is withdrawn, the program may end sooner than specified in state law.

The Consumer Assistance Program’s (CAP) vehicle retirement option offers eligible consumers an incentive to retire their operational vehicle. Consumers meeting the income eligibility requirement may receive $1,500 for each vehicle retired. All other vehicle owners may receive $1,000 to retire their vehicle at a BAR-contracted dismantler.