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Communities in Charge (CALeVIP 2.0 L2 statewide)
California state cash rebate for Level 1 and Level 2 chargers at multifamily and other commercial sites. Between rounds; Wave 5 announced as coming soon.
At a glance
| Status | Between rounds: next round not yet open |
|---|---|
| Eligible sites | affordable housing, multifamily, public access, workplace |
| Timing | Wave 4 opened August 5, 2025 and is closed (CEC's solicitation page lists February 27, 2026; a CEC docket document lists January 9, 2026). The program site says Funding Wave 5 is coming soon; no dates or budget published yet. Join the mailing list at thecommunitiesincharge.org. |
| Administered by | California Energy Commission (CEC) - administered by CALSTART |
| Last verified | 2026-09-29 |
Status and key dates
Between rounds Checked against the agency page on 2026-09-29
Between waves. Funding Wave 4 opened August 5, 2025 and is closed. The program site says "Funding Wave 5 Coming Soon!" with no date or budget posted.
- Wave 4 opened
- August 5, 2025
- Wave 4 closed
- Closed (CEC lists February 27, 2026 on its solicitation page and January 9, 2026 in a docket filing)
- Wave 5
- Coming soon, no date posted
Who qualifies
A property owner, authorized lessee or designated representative (for example a facilities manager) installing Level 1 or Level 2 charging. The program site says it focuses on multifamily housing.
How EV charging fits this program
A direct per-port rebate for the chargers and installation. It is the main statewide Level 2 rebate now that CALeVIP 1.0 regional projects are closed.
Amounts
The program site lists $8,500 per eligible Level 2 port (plus $3,500 for tribal projects) and $2,000 per Level 1 smart outlet (plus $800 tribal). Wave 4 had $56.5 million. Confirm the Wave 5 amounts when it opens.
How to apply, step by step
- Join the Communities in Charge email list to hear when Wave 5 opens.
- Get site control, a load review and charger quotes ready now.
- Apply in the program's applicant portal when the wave opens. The program offers free technical assistance.
What to use instead
Open or upcoming programs that cover similar projects. Status and amounts are live from our database.
| Program | Level | Status | Amount (from our data) | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCE EV Charging Program | Utility | Open | up to $4,500 per L2 port | 2026-09-29 |
| PCE EV Ready for Business | Utility | Open | up to $5,500 per L2 port | 2026-09-29 |
| SVCE Multifamily EV Charging | Utility | Open | up to $5,500 per L2 port | 2026-09-29 |
| SMUD Multifamily EV Charging | Utility | Open | up to $2,500 per L2 port | 2026-09-25 |
| SJVAPCD Charge Up! | Regional | Open | up to $5,000 per L2 port, up to $25,000 per DCFC port | 2026-09-29 |
| Public Electric Vehicle Charger Incentive Pilot Program (agency site) | County | Open | up to $5,000 per L2 port, up to $75,000 per DCFC port | 2026-09-29 |
How it pays
Per-port L2 rebates with bonus tiers for multifamily, tribal, DAC. Wave 4 had $56.5M total budget. Funding Wave 4 was the first to include L1 EVSE in addition to L2.
Who qualifies
Wave 4 was multifamily-exclusive. Wide variety of project sites historically: schools, healthcare, businesses, multifamily. Applicants with >50 active CALeVIP/Communities in Charge projects ineligible until count drops.
Eligible properties
Geography
Statewide California (L2 statewide complement to Fast Charge CA).
Timing
Wave 4 opened August 5, 2025 and is closed (CEC's solicitation page lists February 27, 2026; a CEC docket document lists January 9, 2026). The program site says Funding Wave 5 is coming soon; no dates or budget published yet. Join the mailing list at thecommunitiesincharge.org.
How to apply
How this stacks with other programs
California State programs typically stack with utility, regional (air district), state, and city/county programs on the same project. The general California stacking rules:
- Federal §30C tax credit: ended for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026. Projects placed in service on or before that date may still claim it; new projects should plan without it.
- Federal grants (CFI, REAP, NEVI): not stackable with other federal grants on the same port.
- State + utility + regional + local: generally full stack across tiers. Same-tier programs serving the same port don't double-fund.
For the full stacking matrix, see the homepage stacking section.
Programs that stack with this one
These are explicit stacking partners verified against agency rules. Combine with this program on the same project to layer funding.
- Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit
Federal · Tax Credit · Internal Revenue Service (Treasury) - Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant - Community Charging & Fueling
Federal · Competitive Grant · Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. DOT - Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) - Electricity Pathway Credits
California State · Fee Waiver · California Air Resources Board - HCD Affordable Housing & Sustainable Communities (AHSC)
California State · Competitive Grant · California Strategic Growth Council; administered by HCD - California Capital Access Program (CalCAP) - EV Charging Station Financing Program
California State · Financing · California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA), State Treasurer's Office - Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) - Battery Storage co-located with EV Chargers
California State · Cash Rebate · California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), administered by IOUs and CSE
More california state programs
- EnergIIZE Commercial Vehicles - Fast Track Funding Lane
California Energy Commission - administered by CALSTART - EnergIIZE Commercial Vehicles - Drayage Set-Aside Funding Lane
CEC - administered by CALSTART - EnergIIZE - EV Jump Start Funding Lane
CEC - administered by CALSTART - EnergIIZE - Transit Set-Aside Funding Lane
CEC - administered by CALSTART - Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program - Infrastructure
California Air Resources Board (CARB), administered by 35 local air districts
By utility
This program applies statewide. See what else is open in your utility's territory:
Sources checked on 2026-09-29
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Get charger pricing →Verified against agency sources on 2026-09-29. Eligibility, deadlines, and dollar amounts can change between refresh cycles - always confirm directly with California Energy Commission (CEC) - administered by CALSTART before applying. See how we verify.