California Starts MyFirstEV Instant Rebate Program

Governor Gavin Newsom with CARB Chair Lauren Sanchez Presenting a Ceremonial check to a MyFirstEv recipient Courtesy of and Copyright CARB August 2026 all rights reserved

Ken Zino of AutoInformed.com on California Starts MyFirstEV Instant Rebate Program

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Why Public Health Matters above Trump policies

• California has made continuous progress in cleaning the air.
• However, ~18 million residents live in areas with unhealthy air and 1500 die from air pollution every year in Southern California alone.
• With transportation accounting for 60% of California’s smog-forming pollution and 40% of its greenhouse gas emissions, the state must continue cutting vehicle emissions to meet national air quality standards, fulfill state goals, and fight climate change. [This isn’t Trump’s Chinese Hoax lying point, Climate Change is real and thoroughly documented. – AutoCrat],
• Cleaner vehicles will also save Californians billions of dollars in vehicle maintenance and healthcare costs as the state continues to advance ZEV deployment.

Related efforts

MyFirstEV is part of a recent $600 million investment to help advance California’s clean air and climate goals. Funded with Cap-and-Invest proceeds and smog-abatement fees, this year’s budget included:
• $150 million for the Community Air Protection Program, which can support clean transportation projects.
• $19.8 million for Californians with lower incomes through Clean Cars 4 All.
• $35 million for clean off-road equipment through the Air Quality Improvement Program.
• $135.5 million for California’s Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP).
• $130 million to replace polluting heavy-duty engines through the Carl Moyer Program.

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