Orange County SCE Customers, Used EV Buyers Could Get $4K Rebate

ORANGE COUNTY, CA —With gasoline at record highs in Orange County and across the Southland, perhaps it's time to consider tucking an electric vehicle underneath your tree. If you've considered purchasing an EV, there is no better time to look at the used car market to do so. Southern California Edison income-qualified customers may qualify for a $4,000 rebate for purchasing or leasing a used electric vehicle, the utility announced Thursday.

To date, SoCal Edison provided a $1,000 rebate through its Pre-Owned EV Rebate program to their residential customers for purchasing or leasing a used EV. This week, the electric company has quadrupled the rebate amount for residents who live in a state-designated, income-qualified household. Those enrolled in certain state or federal income assistance programs may also qualify for the new $4,000 rebate.

SoCal Edison's director of Electrification, Carter Prescott, discussed the program and what it means for the future of the secondary market for EVs.

"We want the benefits of clean transportation to be available to all our customers, including those who are buying pre-owned EVs," Prescott said. "And now we're happy that we can provide additional help to customers who may need it."

Earlier this year, the utility extended its program for used EVs to lend a hand to more cost-conscious customers seeking to go electric. Federal and state government programs also offer rebates and other incentives to lower the cost of buying new electric cars.

The utility has offered rebates to its customers for new and used EVs since 2017.

People can apply for the rebate at evrebates.sce.com.