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Charge Ready - Charging Infrastructure & Rebate Program
Utility make-ready plus cash rebate for commercial sites in SCE territory. Closed to new applications; only previously approved projects can finish agreements by Dec 31, 2026.
At a glance
| Status | Closed to new applications |
|---|---|
| Eligible sites | affordable housing, fleet, multifamily, public access, workplace |
| Timing | No longer accepting applications (per SCE). Agreements for approved projects must be fully signed by Dec 31, 2026. |
| Administered by | Southern California Edison (SCE) |
| Last verified | 2026-09-29 |
Status and key dates
Closed Checked against the agency page on 2026-09-29
Closed. SCE: "Charge Ready applications are no longer being accepted." Existing agreements must be fully signed by December 31, 2026.
- New applications
- Closed
- Signed agreements due
- December 31, 2026
Who qualifies
It served SCE business customers building 4 or more ports.
How EV charging fits this program
SCE built make-ready infrastructure or paid a rebate toward customer-built infrastructure.
Amounts
Up to 80% of SCE's estimated costs for customer-built infrastructure (what it offered; no longer available).
How to apply, step by step
- If you hold an agreement, get it fully signed before December 31, 2026. Questions: chargeready@sce.com.
- For a new project, use the programs under "What to use instead" and the SCE utility guide.
What to use instead
For large shared medium- and heavy-duty sites, ask SCE about its Shared Fleet Charging Rebate (SharedFleetCharging@sce.com). The full picture is in our SCE utility guide.
Open or upcoming programs that cover similar projects. Status and amounts are live from our database.
| Program | Level | Status | Amount (from our data) | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEVI Formula Program | Federal | Between rounds | See program | 2026-09-29 |
| CALeVIP Communities in Charge | California State | Between rounds | See program | 2026-09-29 |
| Electric Vehicle Charging Station Program (agency site) | Regional | Open | See program | 2026-09-25 |
| Ventura County Clean Air Infrastructure Grant / South Central Coast Incentive Project (agency site) | Regional | Open | See program | 2026-09-25 |
| Charge Up SB (Santa Barbara Clean Energy multifamily EV charging) (agency site) | Utility | Open | up to $5,500 per L2 port | 2026-09-29 |
| SJVAPCD Charge Up! | Regional | Open | up to $5,000 per L2 port, up to $25,000 per DCFC port | 2026-09-29 |
| LCFS Electricity Pathway | California State | Open | See program | 2026-09-29 |
How it pays
SCE designs, builds, and pays 100% of customer-side make-ready (panel, conduit, stubs) up to the charger. Customer purchases approved-product-list (APL) charger and may receive base rebate per port plus enhanced rebate for DAC sites, MFH, and affordable housing. Site host responsible for charger O&M. Min 2 ports, max varies.
DAC bonus available. Projects in state-designated low-income or environmental-justice areas qualify for a higher rebate amount on this program.
Who qualifies
Properties in DAC and AB1550 census tracts get enhanced rebates. Charger must be from SCE Approved Product List. Network and warranty requirements apply.
Eligible properties
Geography
SCE electric service territory: most of Southern California excluding LA City, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Anaheim, Riverside, Vernon, etc.
Timing
No longer accepting applications (per SCE). Agreements for approved projects must be fully signed by Dec 31, 2026.
How to apply
How this stacks with other programs
Utility 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.
More utility programs
- EV Charge 2 - Multifamily Housing & Small Business EV Charger Program (MSEVCP)
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) - Empower EV Program
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) - EV Fleet Program
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) - Business EV (BEV/BEV4ALL) Commercial Rate
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) - Charge Ready - New Construction Rebate (NCR)
Southern California Edison (SCE)
Utility guide
This program is part of the SCE picture. See everything open there:
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 Southern California Edison (SCE) before applying. See how we verify.