Clean driving. Your Tesla qualifies for solo carpool lane privileges in several states.

EV Incentives

The Tesla Roadster qualifies for a $7,500 US federal tax credit*(acquired pre-2010 & acquired in 2010). As the owner of a zero-emissions Tesla, you may be entitled to a variety of state and local government incentives, depending on where you live. We’ve put together a list of incentives to give you an idea of what’s available in your hometown. The Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicles Data Center (AFDC) is a good resource to keep up on the latest incentives.

A couple of things you should know: Many of the incentives require that Tesla Motors certify the vehicle status as an alternative-fuel vehicle on a state-by-state basis. We’ve started this process, but it might take some time. Also, state incentives can be difficult to interpret and are subject to change.  We recommend that you consult your local tax professional.

*Incentive is not currently applicable on Tesla leased vehicles.

Tax Rebate CARB rebate of $5,000 for vehicles purchased/leased after March 15, 2010.

Single Occupancy HOV Lane Electric car owners can use the state's HOV lanes without meeting the occupancy restriction.

Free parking available for EVs: Sacramento, LAX, San Jose, Hermosa Beach and Santa Monica.

Reduced charging rates: Sacramento,Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Southern California Edison and PG&E

San Joaquin Valley EV Incentive ($1000-$3000)

More information on incentives for California on AFDC.