Rebates & Incentives for Southern California Homeowners
Panel upgrades, EV chargers, and ADU electrical may qualify for significant rebates and tax credits.
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Southern California Edison serves Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Winchester, French Valley, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Fallbrook, and surrounding Riverside County communities.
Charge Ready Home Rebate
Up to $4,200
SCE offers rebates to eligible customers who upgrade their electrical panel to support a Level 2 EV charger installation.
- ✓Income-qualified: up to $4,200 (100% of cost)
- ✓Disadvantaged communities: up to $2,100
- ✓Must plan EV charger within 180 days
- ✓Single-family residences only
- ✓Current panel must be under 200A
Federal Tax Credit (25C)
Up to 30% Back
The Inflation Reduction Act covers up to 30% of EV charger equipment and installation costs for most homeowners.
- ✓Covers equipment and labor
- ✓Annual limit of $1,000 for EV chargers
- ✓Primary residence only
- ✓No income requirement
- ✓Consult a tax professional to confirm
SDG&E Customers
San Diego Gas & Electric serves Poway, Escondido, San Marcos, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, La Jolla, and surrounding communities.
SDG&E Panel & EV Charger Rebates
SDG&E does not currently offer a utility-specific rebate for residential panel upgrades or EV charger installation. SDG&E customers can still benefit from the federal 25C tax credit and state programs below.
Check SDG&E's current offerings →Federal Tax Credit (25C)
Up to 30% Back
Available to all homeowners regardless of utility. Covers up to 30% of EV charger equipment and installation — up to $1,000 annually.
IRS Guidance →CalHFA ADU Grant
Up to $40,000
Covers pre-development ADU costs including design fees, surveys, and permit fees. Monitor CalHFA for current funding availability.
CalHFA ADU Program →Available to All Southern California Homeowners
Federal EV Charger Credit
30% — Up to $1,000/year
The 25C credit covers equipment and labor for Level 2 charger installation. No income requirement. Applies to SCE and SDG&E customers. Consult a tax professional.
Pre-Owned EV Rebate
Up to $4,000
Both SCE and SDG&E offer rebates for pre-owned EV purchases. $1,000 standard, up to $4,000 income-qualified. Apply within 180 days of purchase.
Stack Your Savings
Combine Multiple Incentives
SCE customers doing a panel upgrade for an EV charger could combine the Charge Ready Home rebate ($4,200), federal 25C credit ($1,000), and pre-owned EV rebate (up to $4,000). Ask Mario during your estimate.
Not Sure What You Qualify For?
Mario can walk you through available incentives during your free estimate visit. Serving all of Southwest Riverside County and San Diego County.