The California Driving Clean Assistance Program is available to Central Coast residents starting today, Wednesday, Jan. 22.

The program offers income-eligible Californians up to $12,000 in funding to purchase or lease an electric vehicle (EV). Combined with other incentives, participants could save up to $24,000 on an EV.

The Community Environmental Council (CEC) is working to create greater awareness of available financial savings, and offers personalized support to guide applicants through eligibility, enrollment, and making the switch to an EV.

“This is an important assistance program that helps make clean, climate-friendly transportation accessible to more members of our community,” said Sean McArthur, CEC’s Climate Projects manager.

“We encourage everyone to sign up as soon as possible to secure funding. Our team is here to help you navigate the process, completely free of charge,” he said.

Individuals must pre-qualify for this funding, click here for EV assistance. Funding is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, which is why CEC is encouraging individuals to sign up online now.

Those interested can also text or call CEC Climate Programs associate Kat Orellana, 805-730-0209 for direct assistance with online enrollment.

For more information and resources about EVs, and how to take action click here.

CEC is an outreach and technical assistance partner for Ecology Action’s EVs for Everyone program, helping advance an equitable transition to electric vehicles on California’s Central Coast. 

CEC works to advance rapid and equitable solutions to the climate crisis – including ambitious zero carbon goals, drawdown of excess carbon, and protection against the impacts of climate change. Learn more at CECSB.org/impact.