Brands like BMW and Mercedes are off the list, but for a good reason. There's a price cap for eligible cars, and so not all brands are playing.

The instant rebate is part of a broader $600 million incentive package Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law to keep the state a leader in clean transportation.

Brands like BMW and Mercedes are off the list, but for a good reason. There's a price cap for eligible cars, and so not all brands are playing.