California will introduce a new point-of-sale rebate programme for first-time zero-emission vehicle buyers later this summer. Backed by $135.5 million in

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.