SCE EV charger rebate
As of October 5, 2026, the SCE Charge Ready Home is open in California: Up to $4,200 for a panel upgrade and EV outlet, or up to $1,000 for an EV outlet only. Pays for the electrical work, not the charger.
Where to buy: ENERGY STAR certified chargers, lowest verified price first
Many programs list eligible models; check yours before buying.
Selection rule, in full
The 5 lowest verified prices among ENERGY STAR certified Level 2 chargers. Rows are the lowest verified prices among the models that match, ties by name; nothing is ranked on quality. Where none of them has a seller we link to, the lowest-priced matching model that has one is added as a last, labeled row.
| Model | Matches on | Verified price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSTART Level 2 Tesla EV Charger, 16/25/32/40/48 A adjustable (23 ft cord) | 48 A, 11.52 kW, NACS, hardwired | $199.00at MUSTART (official store) | Every verified seller |
| ApexCharger MACH 3 | 40 A, 9.6 kW, J1772, NEMA 14-50 or 5-20 or 5-15 plug | $222.22at ApexCharger (official store) | Every verified seller |
| Lectron Portable Level 2 J1772 Charger (40A) | 40 A, 9.6 kW, J1772, NEMA 14-50 plug | $249.99at Lectron (official store) | Buy at Lectron, $249.99 (opens in a new tab) |
| Lectron Portable Level 2 Tesla EV Charger, 40 A (NEMA 14-50 plug) | 40 A, 9.6 kW, NACS, NEMA 14-50 plug | $259.99at Lectron (official store) | Buy at Lectron, $259.99 (opens in a new tab) |
| EVIQO EVIPOWER | 40 A, 9.6 kW, J1772 or NACS, NEMA 14-50 plug | $299.00at EVIQO (official store) | Every verified seller |
Each price is the lowest verified at the named seller on the date the model's own page shows. Buy links open the seller's page for that exact model and are affiliate links that support this site; see the affiliate disclosure.
SCE rebate at a glance
| Amount | Up to $4,200 for a panel upgrade and EV outlet, or up to $1,000 for an EV outlet only. Pays for the electrical work, not the charger |
|---|---|
| Pays toward | electrical work (wiring, outlet or panel), not the charger |
| Where | SCE service area in Central, Coastal and Southern California |
| Income tiers | Open only to income-qualified households (below 80% of area median income, or enrolled in a listed assistance program) or residents of a designated disadvantaged community. |
| Other conditions | Licensed and bonded contractor, permits and inspection required. |
| How to apply | Apply online on the Charge Ready Home site while planning, during installation, or up to six months after the work is done. |
| Status | Open, confirmed October 5, 2026 |
| Program page | Charge Ready Home, Southern California Edison |
In the program's own words
These are the sentences on the program page that the amount and eligibility above come from, as the page read on October 5, 2026:
Electrical Panel Upgrade and EV Outlet Installation Up to $4,200
EV Outlet-Only Installation Up to $1,000
Income-qualified households or residents living in disadvantaged communities in the SCE service territory are eligible to apply.
Which chargers qualify
The program page names no charger certification or model list, so we do not infer one.
Southern California Edison Co served 4,594,415 residential customers in 2024, the number 3 US electric utility by that count, per the EIA-861 annual survey. Program page read October 5, 2026; we re-read it monthly.
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SCE rebate questions
- How much is the SCE EV charger rebate?
- As of October 5, 2026: Up to $4,200 for a panel upgrade and EV outlet, or up to $1,000 for an EV outlet only. Pays for the electrical work, not the charger. It pays toward electrical work (wiring, outlet or panel), not the charger.
- Who qualifies for the SCE EV charger rebate?
- Residential customers in this area: SCE service area in Central, Coastal and Southern California. Open only to income-qualified households (below 80% of area median income, or enrolled in a listed assistance program) or residents of a designated disadvantaged community. Licensed and bonded contractor, permits and inspection required.
- Which chargers qualify for the SCE rebate?
- The program page names no charger certification or model list, so we do not infer one. The maximum is $4,200.
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