CALeVIP Fast Charge California: rebates for public DC fast chargers.
The California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project funds public DC fast charging in application windows. The first window of this round opens October 7, 2026, and sites must be public and ready to build.
The rule in one paragraph
Window 1 runs from October 7, 2026 to January 14, 2027 and covers up to 100% of eligible costs, up to $100,000 per DC fast charging port.
Window 2 runs from February 24 to May 27, 2027, at up to $55,000 per port with a 150 kW minimum. Sites must be publicly accessible and ready to build.
Primary source: Center for Sustainable Energy, CALeVIP announcement (May 28, 2026).
Who it applies to
California site hosts installing public DC fast charging, such as retail centers and other sites with short-stop parking.
Workplace and multifamily sites, where cars park for hours, usually fit Level 2 charging rather than DC fast.
What it costs / what it pays
DC fast charging carries much higher load than Level 2 and usually needs a service upgrade and demand management; the rebate does not change the site's demand charges.
The federal EV charging credit (30C) does not apply to property placed in service after June 30, 2026, so the rebate and the charging revenue carry the case.
How NOI's structure fits
We check service capacity, the tariff and demand impact before a site applies, and plan load management or storage alongside the chargers.
Confirm current terms with the program before signature.
Timeline
- QualificationPublic access, site control and utility capacity.
- Design reviewCharger count, service upgrade and demand management.
- ApplicationsCALeVIP application in an open window; utility service request.
- After approvalsConstruction, commissioning and rebate claim under program terms.
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This page reflects our understanding as of October 7, 2026. Regulatory numbers and program rules move. Confirm current statute specifics with your tax and legal advisors before signature.