Supporting Access to Zero-Emission Vehicles
SANDAG is working to help improve regional air quality and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by making it easier for people to own and operate zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs).
ZEV Incentive Program
In 2022, SANDAG was awarded a Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant to research and design an incentive program to help reduce the cost of buying a ZEV for residents in low-income and underserved communities in San Diego County. Through this process, SANDAG identified key barriers, opportunities, and best practices for developing a ZEV incentive program. The project was completed in December 2024. Currently, SANDAG is exploring opportunities for regional collaborations and partnerships to support ZEV incentives.
EV Charger Rebate Program
SANDAG is working alongside other government agencies in California to promote the expansion of EV charging stations throughout the region.
In October 2020, SANDAG partnered with the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District and the California Energy Commission's California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP) to launch the San Diego County Incentive Project, a program providing rebates to property owners who install charging stations. This $23.6 million program funds public charging stations at businesses, multifamily residences, school districts, and local government buildings in the region. As of early 2026, more than half of program funds have gone toward installations in low-income and disadvantaged communities. This program is anticipated to close in July 2026.
As the San Diego County Incentive Project concludes, SANDAG will research and collaborate with other regional partners to plan the next phase of EV infrastructure investments.
Contact Us
For questions about either of these projects, contact climateteam@sandag.org.