plug-in hybrid: varies
The base tax credit is $2,500 and that requires a vehicle powered by a battery of 4 kWh. For every kWh above 5 kWh qualifies for an additional $417, and the maximum a vehicle can receive is $7,500.
(see https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/taxevb.shtml for examples)
California CVRP incentive
leasee get it
for electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell vehicles. It does not apply to hybrid vehicles
electric: $2500 ($2000 after Dec 3, 2019)
plug-in hybrid: $1500 ($1000 after Dec 3, 2019)
fuel-cell: $5000 ($4500 after Dec 3, 2019)
requires 30+ months lease.
demo or loaners vehicles may not be eligible
there are income restrictions
California utility incentive
leasee get it
utilities include Southern California Edison and PG&E. Rules varies.
SCE: $1000
PG&E: $800
for PG&E: this applies for electric, plug-in hybrid. It does not apply to hybrid or fuel-cell.
The base tax credit is $2,500 and that requires a vehicle powered by a battery of 4 kWh. For every kWh above 5 kWh qualifies for an additional $417, and the maximum a vehicle can receive is $7,500.
Also, I am a newbie in leasing (hence I had been trying to collect information like this). Do we negotiate with the dealers or with the financing company?
Yes. Good point. For people who wants to know, Tesla vehicles do not get full $7500 starting 1/1/2019. GM vehicles do not get full $7500 starting 4/1/2019. The time table can be seen here: https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/taxevb.shtml
The other thing to remember is that Ca is a big state and many local municipalities have their own incentives on top of the fed or state. There are also rebates for charging equipment. Also remember that low income plays by different rules and if lucky can get an additional $7k on top of the regular rebates mentioned here.