$300K
per applicant
Point-of-Sale Rebate
Discount at purchase
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Instant
Applied at purchase
Simple
Short form or instant
HVIP offers point-of-sale vouchers to California fleets to reduce the upfront cost of purchasing zero-emission and near-zero-emission trucks, buses, and other heavy-duty vehicles. Voucher amounts are tiered based on vehicle type, weight class, and whether the purchaser qualifies for equity bonuses.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Vehicle must be on CARB's approved HVIP vehicle list at time of purchase
2.Purchaser must be a California-based business, non-profit, or government fleet operator
3.Vehicle must be registered and primarily operated in California
4.Voucher must be pre-approved before vehicle purchase — retroactive applications not accepted
5.Applicant fleets with 10 or fewer trucks qualify for an equity bonus of up to $10,000 additional
6.Vehicle must remain in California fleet operation for a minimum of 3 years
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