Why Choose HVIP?
Upfront Savings
See your discount applied directly at purchase—no waiting for rebates.
Lower Operating Costs
Reduce fuel and maintenance expenses.
Enhanced Operations
Quieter vehicles improve driver experience and operational efficiency.
Environmental Impact
Join California's clean air transformation and reduce harmful emissions.
How HVIP Works
HVIP provides point-of-sale incentives through a network of approved dealers who handle the voucher process on your behalf. When you purchase an eligible zero-emission vehicle, your dealer submits a voucher request and applies the incentive as a discount on your purchase order—no rebate waiting period required.
The program operates when funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so checking current funding availability is an important first step.
Funding Overview
HVIP operates through two funding streams:
Standard HVIP provides general voucher funding for all HVIP-eligible zero-emission vehicles.
Targeted Set-Asides offer dedicated funding pools for specific vehicle types and operations, including:
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- Drayage Truck: Enhanced incentives for zero-emission trucks serving California ports.
- Innovative Small E-Fleet (ISEF): Reserved funding for fleets and independent owner-operators with 20 or fewer vehicles and under $15 million in revenue.
- Public Transit Bus: Dedicated support for Innovative Clean Transit (ICT)-regulated transit agencies adopting zero-emission buses.
- Public School Bus: Priority funding for zero-emission public school buses.
Funding allocations and categories are subject to availability and program updates.
How Much Can I Save?
The Vehicle Catalog shows the incentive amount for each approved vehicle. Your dealer will determine the total vehicle cost and note it in your purchase order.
For detailed funding information, view the funding tables published in each edition of the Implementation Manual, or visit the funding page.
How to Participate
Step 1: Verify Funding Availability
Check current funding status for both Standard HVIP and specialized Set-Aside categories on our Funding Page.
Step 2: Select Your Vehicle
Browse approved zero-emission vehicles in our Vehicle Catalog. Each listing shows participating dealers and current incentive amounts.
Step 3: Connect with an Authorized Dealer
Use our Dealer Catalog to find participating dealers in your area. HVIP dealers guide you through the entire process and handle all voucher applications.
Step 4: Complete Your Purchase
- Order processing: Your dealer includes the HVIP incentive as an immediate price reduction on your purchase order.
- Documentation: Sign the required terms and conditions forms with your dealer.
- Start saving: Pay the reduced price—no rebate waiting period required.
Step 5: Start Benefiting
Hit the road with lower operating costs, improved performance, and the satisfaction of supporting cleaner air for California.
- Order processing: Your dealer includes the HVIP incentive as an immediate price reduction on your purchase order.
- Documentation: Sign the required terms and conditions forms with your dealer.
- Start saving: Pay the reduced price — no rebate waiting period required.
Purchaser Resources and Support
Access comprehensive tools, guides, and documentation to support your zero-emission vehicle transition.
Need Personalized Assistance?
Connect with Cal Fleet Advisor for free technical support on vehicle selection, infrastructure planning, and funding.
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