LADWP customers can get a
$1,000 rebate on a qualified Level 2 charger, plus
$500 more for Lifeline or EZ-SAVE customers and
$250 for a dedicated EV meter.
Southern California Edison’s
Charge Ready Home program helps pay for a panel upgrade for EV charging, up to $4,200 for income-qualified households. Programs change, so confirm before you buy.
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LADWP (City of Los Angeles)
- $1,000 rebate on a qualified residential Level 2 charger
- An additional $500 for customers enrolled in Lifeline or EZ-SAVE
- An additional $250 if you install a dedicated EV meter, which also qualifies for an EV time-of-use discount
Apply through LADWP’s Charge Up LA program. Covers Highland Park, Eagle Rock, Silver Lake, Echo Park and other City of LA areas.
Southern California Edison: Charge Ready Home
Helps single-family homeowners with a main panel under 200 amps upgrade it for Level 2 charging. Rebates go up to $4,200 for income-qualified households and up to $2,100 in disadvantaged communities. You commit to installing a Level 2 charger after the upgrade. Covers South Pasadena, Alhambra, San Gabriel, Arcadia, Monrovia, Altadena and other SCE areas. Funding is limited.
Want a licensed electrician to take a look? Ready Electric answers 24/7.
Pasadena, Glendale and Burbank
Pasadena Water and Power, Glendale Water and Power and Burbank Water and Power run their own EV programs. Amounts and rules change, so check your utility’s website before you buy.
Federal Tax Credit
The federal home charger tax credit (30C) ended for equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026.
Tips to Get the Rebate
- Buy a charger that meets the program’s requirements, often ENERGY STAR certified
- Use a licensed electrician and pull a permit
- Check whether pre-approval is required before installation
- Keep your invoice, permit and photos
Ready Electric provides the documentation utilities typically ask for.
