California launches $3,500 EV rebate favoring in-state manufacturers over Tesla

Governor Newsom signed legislation creating a point-of-sale discount program backed by $135.5 million in state funding and matched by automakers, with eligibility rules that benefit Rivian and Lucid while limiting Tesla's participation to l

First covered Jul 13, 2026 · 11:25 AM PT · 1 article

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5h Electrek California’s new $3,500 EV rebate favors Rivian and Lucid over Tesla — California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 168 today, creating a new “MyFirstEV” program that gives first-time electric vehicle buyers a $3,500 instant rebate…

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