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July 13, 2026
California Introduces New EV Rebates for First-Time Buyers
- Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation offering $3,500 rebates for new EVs and $1,750 for used EVs.
- The program targets vehicles priced under $50,000 for new and $25,000 for used.
- This move follows the elimination of federal EV tax credits, contributing to a drop in U.S. EV sales.
2 Sources
- California launches EV rebates for first-time buyersJul 13, 2026 at 6:29 PM · Independent
- California enacts $3,500 rebates on some EVsJul 14, 2026 at 6:35 PM · The Hill