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Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E): EV charger rebates and electrical installation incentives
We reviewed published program information for this named power provider in CA. The utility must still confirm your electric service, eligible equipment, funding and application deadline.
Quick answer
Up to $2,000 charger installation, or $5,000 with eligible panel upgrade; Up to 50% of eligible charger equipment purchase price
Charger purchase and installation incentives
equipment and installation
Residential EV Charging Rebate Plus
Up to $2,000 charger installation, or $5,000 with eligible panel upgrade
Income-qualified path with pre-approval and a participating Trade Ally Network contractor. Funding can cover qualifying charger equipment and installation, or qualifying electrical panel upgrades plus charger installation.
Who may qualify: Income-qualified PG&E electric residential customers meeting approved income or program criteria; pre-approval before equipment purchase and installation.
- Apply before purchasing or installing charger equipment; pre-approval is required.
- Eligible projects use a participating Trade Ally Network contractor.
- A higher tier is conditional on a qualifying panel upgrade.
- Amounts are pathways, not cumulative; no automatic $5,000 credit.
Service-area note: PG&E residential electric customers only; not all California residents.
Source last reviewed 2026-11-06equipment
Residential EV Charging Standard Rebate
Up to 50% of eligible charger equipment purchase price
A standard rebate for listed eligible EV charging equipment purchased and installed by qualifying residential PG&E electric customers. It does not fund installation labor under the standard path.
Who may qualify: California PG&E residential electric customer with qualifying BEV/PHEV and eligible equipment.
- Standard applicants generally must apply within 180 days of purchase.
- Provide vehicle registration, equipment receipt and installed product documentation.
- Standard option does not reimburse electrician labor or panel upgrades.
- Customers cannot claim both Standard and Rebate Plus for the same project.
Service-area note: PG&E residential electric service area, including eligible CCA customers, not gas-only accounts.
Source last reviewed 2026-11-06What to check before buying
- Confirm the name of the electric delivery utility on the bill, not just the ZIP code or retail energy supplier.
- Check eligible hardware and whether wiring, contractor labor, permitting or electrical panel upgrades are covered.
- Confirm any preapproval requirement, income criteria, contractor-network restriction, funding window and stacking policy.
- Ask the utility for a dated written eligibility determination whenever possible.