FAQs

The SCE Pre-Owned EV Rebate is available to SCE residential customers who have purchased or leased eligible pre-owned (used) EVs.

The program is funded by the State of California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program, which encourages utility customers to reduce transportation-related Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by adopting cleaner fuels, like electricity.

How many times can I receive the SCE Pre-Owned EV Rebate?

Each individual applicant may receive a rebate for up to a maximum of three (3) eligible vehicles, beginning with applications submitted December 2, 2021 through the life of the program.

Each current SCE customer may receive only one (1) SCE Pre-Owned EV Rebate per eligible vehicle. Recipients of the SCE Clean Fuel Reward Program rebate or the California Clean Fuel Reward are not eligible to also receive the SCE Pre-Owned EV Rebate for the same vehicle.

An otherwise-eligible EV is not eligible for the SCE Pre-Owned EV Rebate if you or the registered co-owner or co-lessee of your vehicle received an SCE Clean Fuel Reward Program rebate for the same vehicle.

When can I apply?

To be eligible, your SCE Pre-Owned EV Rebate application must be successfully submitted within 180 days after the date you purchase or lease your vehicle. Your application will be considered submitted once the form is complete, all supporting documents are uploaded, and you receive an email confirmation with an assigned Application ID.

What is considered my date of purchase/lease?

The date of purchase or lease, as applicable, is the contract date shown on the dealer’s purchase or lease contract, or the transfer date shown on the new owner’s Certificate of Title for private-party sales. If the transfer date is missing from the Certificate of Title, additional documentation may be required to confirm your purchase date.

Who can apply for the SCE Pre-Owned EV Rebate?

You may apply for the rebate if:

• You are an SCE customer with an active residential service account in SCE’s service territory. Vehicles must be registered to individuals; vehicles registered to businesses are not eligible.
• You own or lease an eligible Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) or Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) listed on the HOV Eligibility List for your vehicle’s model year. Fuel cell vehicles, electric bikes, electric motorcycles, electric scooters, and neighborhood vehicles are not eligible for the rebate, even if they are included on the HOV Eligibility List.
• You successfully submit your completed application within 180 days after the date you purchase or lease your vehicle. Your application will be considered submitted once the form is complete, all supporting documents are uploaded, and you receive an email confirmation with an assigned Application ID.
• Your vehicle, identified by its unique Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), is registered at the address of your residential SCE service account. Your vehicle must be registered to the address associated with the SCE service account number entered on your application, but the service account does not have to be in your name.
• You agree to maintain possession of the vehicle in California for a minimum of 20 consecutive months from the vehicle purchase or lease date. Your lease term must be at least 20 months to be eligible for the rebate.
• You have not already applied for and received three SCE Pre-Owned EV Rebates for three separate vehicles since December 2, 2021. Once you submit applications for three separate vehicles on and after December 2, 2021, you are not eligible to receive any additional rebates through the SCE Pre-Owned EV Rebate program.
• The household associated with your SCE service account has not already received SCE Pre-Owned EV Rebates for three EVs purchased or leased in a single calendar year.
• You have paid the current vehicle registration fees in the State of California and are able to submit a digital copy of your permanent vehicle registration and purchase or lease contract. If purchased from a private-party sale, you must submit your new Certificate of Title listing the new owner. Please refer to the Sample Supporting Documents for examples of accepted documents.

Who can apply for the Rebate Plus option?

You may apply for the Rebate Plus option if you meet all requirements and specific income-based criteria outlined in the Program Requirements and in the SCE Pre-Owned EV Rebate Terms and Conditions.

What if I haven’t filed my taxes for the year my vehicle was purchased or leased?

If the tax return for the year of purchase or lease has not yet been filed, the most recently-filed tax return within two (2) years of the year of vehicle purchase or lease will be requested for income verification.

If you haven’t filed a tax return within two (2) years of the year the vehicle was purchased or leased, SCE may, at its sole discretion, consider additional documentation to calculate income. Examples include pay stubs, W2s, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit documents, etc.

Filing an extension for the requested tax year is not considered filing for the purposes of the program’s income calculations. In these cases, additional documentation may be requested to evaluate your income for the non-filing year. If you are unable to provide additional requested documentation for income verification, you are not eligible for the Rebate Plus option.