Companies like Rivian and Lucid could be exempt from a price-cap that bars some EVs from qualifying for the new California EV incentive program.

California launches a $3,500 EV rebate program to boost adoption. Caruso's chances in the 2026 governor election at 0.1% YES.

California's new MyFirstEV program gives first-time buyers a $3,500 instant EV rebate — with a California-HQ rule that favors Rivian and Lucid over Tesla.