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19.10.2026 · 19:36 · Road transport

California says nearly 12,000 people bought their first zero-emission vehicle through MyFirstEV

Governor Gavin Newsom said nearly 12,000 Californians have used the state’s MyFirstEV scheme to buy their first zero-emission vehicle. The rebate is intended to lower the upfront cost of EVs by applying savings at the point of sale.

California says nearly 12,000 people bought their first zero-emission vehicle through MyFirstEV

Governor Gavin Newsom said nearly 12,000 people in California have purchased their first zero-emission vehicle using the state’s MyFirstEV rebate scheme.

The program was launched in August and offers an instant rebate of $3,500 for eligible new vehicles or $1,750 for used ones.

According to the summary, the discount is applied at the point of sale.

Sourceelectrive · Tier B ↗Source publication time: 19 Oct 2026 · 17:00