California to hand out $1 billion in rebates to fleets buying electric medium and heavy-duty trucks
California is now accepting applications for a $1 billion rebate program to help carriers access electric medium‑ and heavy‑duty trucks.
On May 13, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that applications are open for the California Clean Fuel Reward (CCFR) rebate program.
Starting June 26, public and private fleets will be able to access rebates ranging from $7,500 to $120,000 to be applied towards the purchase of new electric medium‑ and heavy‑duty commercial vehicles, including drayage trucks, electric semis, box trucks, delivery vans, and other fleet vehicles.
The rebates will be available statewide at the time of the sale from authorized retailers to help reduce upfront costs for fleets.
A total of $250 million will be available this year through the CCFR rebate program. The program is expected to provide more than $1 billion in total rebate funding through 2030.
“Exhaust-spewing trucks are among the largest contributors to local air pollution, especially in communities near ports and freight hubs. By accelerating the adoption of zero‑emission technology, the program will deliver cleaner air for Californians who suffer the most from exposure to harmful emissions,” Newsom said in a press release announcing the program.
Officials say the rebate program will help California maintain momentum for zero-emission vehicle deployment despite “federal rollbacks.”
“As the largest utility-led incentive program of its kind for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, the California Clean Fuel Reward represents a historic step forward in fleet electrification,” said Southern California Edison Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer Funmi Williamson. “By lowering upfront costs, it helps accelerate access to innovative vehicle technologies and supports long-term market transformation.”
“This new rebate program builds on California’s long record of incentivizing zero‑emission vehicle deployment and reaffirms our unwavering commitment to clean transportation,” said California Air Resources Board Chair Lauren Sanchez. “By returning revenue from the Low Carbon Fuel Standard directly to truck buyers at purchase, we’re making zero‑emission trucks the better choice for fleets and delivering cleaner air along freight corridors where it’s needed most.”