Tesla Referral Net

Buying a Tesla in California 2026: Every Incentive, Rebate, and Savings Opportunity

California: Best Incentive Stack in the US

Federal Programs

  • Used EV tax credit: up to $4,000 (qualifying used Teslas)
  • Commercial clean vehicle credit: available through leasing

California State Programs

  • CVRP: Up to $2,000 (income limits apply)
  • Clean Fuel Reward: $750 point-of-sale discount
  • MyFirstEV (SB 168): $3,500 for first-time buyers on vehicles under $50,000
  • HOV lane access: All Teslas qualify

Utility Incentives

  • SCE: EV rates as low as $0.09/kWh + up to $1,000 charger rebate
  • PG&E: EV2-A rate plan + up to $700 charger rebate
  • LADWP: $1,500 charger installation + $150 charger rebate

Maximum Stack Example (Model 3 Standard, $38,990)

  • MyFirstEV: -$3,500
  • CVRP: -$2,000
  • Clean Fuel Reward: -$750
  • Utility charger rebate: -$1,000
  • Referral code FSD: -$297+ value
  • Total savings: up to $7,547 | Effective price: ~$31,443

Get your referral code: https://www.tesla.com/referral/peter25679