California EV Charging Incentives
California Leads the Nation in EV Charging Investment
California has one of the most robust EV charging funding ecosystems in North America.
State agencies, utilities, and regional programs continue investing hundreds of millions of dollars in charging infrastructure, making California one of the best places to deploy commercial EV charging.
Whether you're installing workplace charging, public charging, fleet infrastructure, or DC fast charging, multiple funding opportunities may be available.
About California's Funding Landscape
California incentive programs support:
Level 2 charging
DC fast charging
Fleet charging
Public charging
Workplace charging
Multifamily housing
Programs frequently combine state funding with utility incentives and federal tax credits.
Featured California Programs:
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CALeVIP Fast Charge California Project (FCCP)
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Incentives can cover up to 100% of total approved costs, capped at $100,000 per charging port.
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Incentives are available for public project sites across California.
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Disadvantaged communities (DACs) and low-income communities (LICs) are NOT REQUIRED, but DAC/LIC and tribal applications that meet ready-to-build requirements will be prioritized.
Utility Incentives
Many California utilities offer additional infrastructure rebates and make-ready incentives that may be combined with statewide programs.
Eligible Applicants
California incentives commonly support:
Commercial real estate
Hotels
Retail centers
Fleets
Public parking operators
Municipal agencies
Multifamily housing
Planning Your Project
California funding is generally quite competitive.
Organizations that complete:
Site evaluations
Utility coordination
Engineering
Budget development
before funding opens are generally better positioned to secure available incentives.
How Charli Helps
Charli supports California projects from concept through operation.
Services include:
Incentive strategy
Infrastructure planning
Utility coordination
Installation
Long-term operations
For high-power charging deployments, our partnership with Collectron enables battery storage integration that can reduce demand charges, improve resilience, and help avoid costly utility upgrades.
Our approach is built on our full-service EV charging solutions, helping you move from funding strategy to operational infrastructure.
Maximize California EV Charging Incentives
Our team helps businesses identify available funding, prepare competitive projects, and deliver charging infrastructure designed for long-term success.
