California is limiting the rebate it gives for hybrids. If you earn more than $500,000 per year, no rebate for you! Tax groups label the rebate, “welfare for the rich.”
How does California fund the electric car subsidies? A surcharge on vehicle registration fees and a portion of the smog fee
California’s Policy Goal: Rapidly increase the percentage of zero-emission vehicles in the state
What’s the program cost so far? $242 million in rebates awarded to 114,702 Californians, mostly in the L.A. area
What percentage of Teslas are in the mix? 15% of rebates go to Tesla owners