Clean Cars 4 All

California Air Resources Board (CARB)

What does it fund?

Financial incentives to retire older, more polluting vehicles and replace them with newer, cleaner hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and zero-emission or hybrid vehicles, or alternative mobility options, such as e-bikes, vouchers for public transit or a combination of clean transportation options. Buyers of plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles are also eligible for home charger incentives or prepaid charge cards if home charger installation is not an option.

Who is eligible for funds?

Low-income residents within and near disadvantaged communities of the San Joaquin Valley, South Coast, Bay Area, and Sacramento air districts.

How does this program provide benefits to priority populations?

A tiered incentive structure provides maximum incentives to the lowest income participants purchasing or leasing the cleanest technology vehicles that reside within and near disadvantaged communities. This reduces health risks and transportation costs, and provides greater, more reliable mobility and increased access to clean transportation to priority populations.

How do I access funds?

Apply to local air districts on a first-come, first-served basis.

Select your region to learn more:

• South Coast area, including L.A.: Replace Your Ride

• Bay Area: Clean Cars for All

• San Joaquin Valley: Drive Clean in the San Joaquin

• Sacramento area: Clean Cars 4 All

Funding timeline

Ongoing: Apply within 18 months of planned purchase/lease of an eligible vehicle and before funds are exhausted.

Project Profiles

Read stories of projects funded by this program.

Cumulative Statistics

As of November 30, 2024

$162.8 million implemented

$143.4 million benefiting priority populations

153,300 MTCO2e estimated GHG emissions reductions

19,853 projects implemented

At least $120.3 million benefiting low-income households

At least 15,042 projects benefiting low-income households

2024 Achievements

Reporting period:
Dec 1, 2023 – Nov 30, 2024

$27.6 million implemented

28,972 MTCO2e estimated GHG reductions

32 full-time equivalent jobs reported

$26.3 million benefiting priority populations

55% benefiting disadvantaged communities

41% benefiting low-income communities and households

4% benefiting other areas of California

Other Expected Benefits

85,943 pounds Nitrous Oxide (NOx) reductions

880 pounds particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) reductions

2,594,746 gallons fuel use reduction