General
Disadvantaged Communities (DACs) are identified by the California Environmental Protection Agency as areas disproportionately burdened by and vulnerable to multiple sources of pollution. For more detail, interactive maps are available at: https://oehha.ca.gov/calenviroscreen/sb535.
To determine if a premises is located in a DAC using CalEnviroScreen 4.0, you need to scroll down to the tool located at https://oehha.ca.gov/calenviroscreen/sb535 and type in your address.
The final rebate amount will be based on the itemized, eligible project costs, minus any other financial incentives or rebates from third parties (the “Net Cost”) that are received or expected to be received for the purchase and deployment of the chargers. The rebate amount cannot exceed the Net Cost.
Please note that costs incurred for the purchase and installation of chargers, electrical conduits and panels required by the Los Angeles Green Building Code do not qualify as eligible expenses.
Projects without existing electric service may apply for the program. A business without a current LADWP account may request a PDF version of the application when enrollment is open. A business assuming responsibility for a new service at an existing address may also request a new LADWP account by calling the LADWP Customer Contact Center at 1-800-DIAL-DWP.
The rebate covers the cost of purchasing chargers and their installation, subject to the maximum rebate amounts. Eligible installation costs include hardware and labor costs to deploy switchboards, panels, circuit breakers and meter sockets, demand management equipment, cable management equipment, electrical conduits, wiring, junction boxes, disconnects, switches, and fuses, together with trenching, resurfacing and connecting qualifying chargers. Eligible costs include operation and maintenance costs (e.g., extended warranties, servicing contracts, EV charging network fees).
Eligible installation costs also include any costs billed by LADWP to customers to deploy utility infrastructure not covered by the security deposit that may be required by LADWP for transformer upgrades (the security deposit itself is not an eligible installation cost).
Costs incurred for the purchase and installation of chargers, electrical conduits and panels required by the Los Angeles Green Building Code (Article 9 of Chapter IX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code) are not eligible costs under the Program.
Chargers
Level 2 chargers for light-duty EVs:
- Input voltage: 208 V to 277 V
- Output power capacity: 6.2 kW to 19.2 kW
- Connector (coupler) standard: SAE J1772 or SAE J3400
- Certification: Certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (e.g. Underwriters Laboratories)
- Load Management: May not provide less than 8 amps to fuel a single plug-in EV under the worst-case load management scenario
Direct current fast chargers (DCFCs) for light-duty EVs:
- Guaranteed output power: 50 kW or more
- Connector (coupler) standard: Qualifying DCFCs may support SAE CCS1 or SAE J3400
- Certification: Certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (e.g. Underwriters Laboratories)
- Networking Requirement: DCFCs must be connected to a back-end network operations center, which enables remote diagnostics, remote start, and usage data collection for the duration of the required service period (minimum five years).
- Load Management: Dynamic load management is permitted. A DCFC tier is based on the output power under the worst-case scenario for charging speeds where the least amount of power would be available for each vehicle.
Chargers for medium and heavy-duty EVs:
- Output power: 6.2 kW or more for alternating current chargers and 24 kW or more for DCFCs
- Certification: Either certified and listed by a NRTL or field tested according to recognized national safety standards. Approval by the city of Los Angeles Building and Safety Electrical Testing Laboratory (LADBS-ETL) or any other testing agency recognized by LADBS-ETL is required for field testing.
- Load Management: Dynamic load management is permitted. Level 2 chargers may not provide less than 8 amps to fuel a single plug-in EV under the worst-case load management scenario. A DCFC tier is based on the output power under the worst-case scenario for charging speeds where the least amount of power would be available for each individual vehicle.
Qualifying chargers must be:
- Purchased new and unused
- Installed on or after June 1, 2024
- Permanently installed (hardwired) by a licensed electrical contractor
- Accessible to employees, customers, visitors or tenants (except for chargers dedicated to charging medium and heavy-duty EVs)
- Used to charge on-road plug-in battery EVs or plug-in hybrid EVs. Chargers used to charge golf carts, neighborhood carts, or electric scooters are excluded from the rebate program.
Note: Replacement units are not eligible for a rebate under the Program (i.e., the installation of qualifying chargers must be incremental to previously rebated chargers).
Charger rebates are limited as follows:
- Level 2 chargers to charge light-duty EVs
Eligible customers may receive rebates under the Program for up to 80 qualifying level 2 chargers per premises. One level 2 charger rebate is available per parking space available to employees, customers, visitors, or tenants. - Direct Current Fast Chargers (DCFCs) to charge light-duty EVs
Eligible customers may receive rebates under the Program for up to 20 qualifying DCFCs per premises.- Up to 20 DCFC rebates if the rebated DCFCs are accessible to the public 18 hours a day, seven days a week, excluding holidays.
- Up to two DCFC rebates if the general public does not have access to the rebated DCFCs 18 hours a day, seven days a week, excluding holidays.
- If a premises has both a public access section and a restricted access section, customers may apply for up to 20 DCFCs rebates per premises with no more than two DCFC rebates for the restricted access section.
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Note, “Public Access” means access (for free or a parking fee) by the general public 18 hours a day, seven days a week, excluding holidays. Any other access (e.g., building residents, only) is considered “Restricted Access”.
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Restricted Access
Available Rebates
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- Alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) chargers to charge medium and heavy-duty EVs
- Up to $2,000,000 per site.
Level 2 chargers and DCFC connectors must be accessible to employees, customers, visitors or tenants. Public access (for free or a parking fee) by the general public 18 hours a day, seven days a week, excluding holidays or other restricted access (e.g., building residents, only) are acceptable. However, restricted access DCFCs are limited to two rebates per premise.
The chargers must remain in service at the location specified on the rebate application for a minimum of five years from the date the rebate payment is issued by LADWP unless the LADWP electric service account shown in the rebate application for the Program is closed.
Customers with an active LADWP electric service account failing to maintain the chargers in service for five years will have to reimburse LADWP the rebate amounts received under the Program on a prorated basis.
Yes, the Tesla SAE J3400 connector is eligible under all program segments.
A charger is the system that provides power to charge one EV through one connector at a time. Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) is defined as the equipment and conductors that transfer energy between an EV and the premises wiring with one or more charging ports and connectors for charging EVs.
Replacement units or charger upgrades are not eligible for a rebate under the Program (i.e., the installation of qualifying chargers must be incremental to previously rebated chargers).
Engineering Approval Process
New chargers may significantly increase the electric demand of your site on the grid. As such, LADWP needs to ensure that the utility infrastructure (e.g., transformers, service lines) serving your site is adequately sized to avoid any service issues. When you submit your Customer Submittal Package, LADWP will evaluate the impact of the future EV charging load on the existing utility infrastructure and determine if any grid upgrades are needed to serve the new chargers.
If your plans include DCFCs or chargers for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, you have the option to apply for a rebate reservation after paying for a $1,500 Feasibility Study from LADWP’s Service Planning and New Business EV Service Design Group to review your charger project plans when a Customer Submittal Package is not yet available. This option provides a high-level review of the request, a high-level estimated scope of work, and estimated cost prior to committing to the design process. For further information, please contact LADWP’s Service Planning and New Business EV Design Group by email at [email protected] or by calling 1-213-EMPOWER.
The Commercial EV Charger Customer Submittal Package form is your request to LADWP’s Service Planning and New Business EV Design Group to review your charger project plans and ensure that the utility infrastructure serving your future deployment will have adequate capacity. For further information, please contact LADWP’s Service Planning and New Business EV Design Group by email at [email protected] or by calling 1-213-EMPOWER.
The Commercial EV Charger Customer Submittal Package form has the option to request a Feasibility Study from LADWP’s Service Planning and New Business EV Service Design Group to review your charger project plans when a Customer Submittal Package is not yet available. This gives customers the opportunity to have a high-level review of the request, a high-level estimated scope of work, and estimated cost prior to committing to the design process. There is a non-refundable engineering fee of $1,500 per site which must be paid in advance prior to LADWP performing the study. Should the project proceed, the $1,500 will be applied toward the total final cost of the project. For further information, please contact LADWP’s Service Planning and New Business EV Design Group by email at [email protected] or by calling 1-213-EMPOWER.
A “finaled” permit is issued by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety or the Authority Having Jurisdiction when a site passes inspection.
Application Process
The Commercial EV Charger Rebate Program is available to LADWP customers at commercial, industrial, and common areas of multifamily locations. The chargers need to be served by commercial electrical service or electrical service supplying a grouping of single-family accommodations, such as a Homeowners Associations.
You have two options to apply for a rebate.
1. Before deployment of the chargers : Rebate Reservation
If approved, the rebate reservation will secure funding for your rebate. Please note that payment of the rebate is not guaranteed unless you complete deployment of the chargers in accordance with the program’s terms and conditions.
2. After deployment of the chargers: Post Deployment Rebate
If you have already completed the deployment of the chargers with previous LADWP engineering approval and a finaled permit, you may apply for a rebate and submit the required documents showing that the deployment meets the program’s requirements. The chargers must be installed no earlier than June 1, 2024.
No, you do not need a rebate reservation to apply for a rebate. However, if you have not completed your EV charging deployment, LADWP recommends that you apply for a rebate reservation as funding for the program is limited. If your reservation is approved, funding for your rebate will be set aside and available to you as long as you meet the program’s terms and conditions.
A rebate reservation is only valid at the premises identified in the program application. Transferring of funds to other project sites is not permitted under the program.
Customers will forfeit their approved rebate reservations if they fail to submit required documents on time. Please request an Extension Request from [email protected] if you are facing delays within 30 days of your deadline. Extensions may be granted on a case-by-case basis if LADWP determines that you are actively engaged in deploying qualifying chargers.
Yes, LADWP frequently conducts site inspections to ensure that the chargers have been deployed in accordance with an approved rebate application.
Funding for each customer program offered by LADWP is limited. As a result, popular programs may become fully subscribed and enrollment may close. Please see the Funding Dashboard on the Commercial EV Charger Rebate Program page for current and future allocation periods for each program segment.
Rebate payment may take up 12 months after LADWP receives all required documentation following deployment of chargers.
If all other program requirements (e.g. parking requirements) are met, you may apply for a combination of Level 2 chargers and DCFCs when enrollment is available. The application requires you to apply for the Level 2 chargers and DCFCs for the same project under two separate applications.
Yes, LADWP’s Commercial EV Charger Rebate Program may be combined with other incentives. The final rebate amount will be based on the itemized, eligible project costs, minus any other financial incentives or rebates from third parties (the “Net Cost”) that are received or expected to be received for the purchase and deployment of the chargers. The rebate amount cannot exceed the Net Cost. Note:, other programs may have restrictions on stacking funds.
The Commercial EV Charger Rebate Program is available to LADWP customers at commercial, industrial, and common areas of multifamily locations. The chargers need to be served by commercial electrical service or electrical service supplying a grouping of single-family accommodations, such as a Homeowners Associations.
Chargers installed on an individually metered living unit to serve a single residential customer do not qualify for the program but may be eligible for the Residential EV Charger Rebate Program. For more information, please visit www.ladwp.com/residentialEVrebate.
Contractors
A Contractor Profile gives contractors the opportunity to simplify the application process for LADWP customers applying to the program. As a contractor, registering for a profile will ensure that LADWP has current contact information on file for your business. Registered contractors will be provided with an LADWP Contractor Profile Number that should be shared with clients to use in their application. Obtaining a Contractor Profile is optional, but highly recommended. To obtain a form, please contact [email protected].
If a contractor has already received their Contractor Profile Number, they do not need to re-apply for a new one. If a contractor would like to update their contact details or any information, please contact [email protected].
LADWP does not have a list of approved or recommended contractors for this program. For additional EV charging resources, please refer to the California Energy Commission’s CaleVIP Connects website: https://calevip.org/planning-your-installation.
Lottery Process
The program uses a “lottery” method to randomize the selection of submitted applications for processing. This method is implemented when the program receives applications in excess of the announced funding allocation. The lottery ensures a fair and transparent selection process, providing equal opportunities to all applicants.
The open enrollment period for the Commercial Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate program has officially ended. For those who missed out this time, we encourage you to check back for information on future enrollment opportunities.
Communications with instructions were sent to the authorized contact(s) listed in the application. Please refer to an email with the subject line “LADWP Commercial Rebate Program Lottery Details” received from [email protected].
| Amount | Lottery IDs |
|---|---|
| $ 10,000 - 19,950 | 463491, 996167, 367961, 736471, 880391, 412141, 228901, 562521, 522201, 934491, 039171, 746801, 724801, 899221, 569291 |
| $ 20,000 - 29,950 | 607601, 506781, 744561, 171431, 722541, 197811, 462771, 718141, 680701, 400486, 336881, 179011, 454681, 217271, 142341, 267061, 898801, 724691, 444191, 465421 |
| $ 30,000 - 30,950 | 507871, 471221, 493581, 774571, 793381, 217081, 050957, 409711, 458251, 458501, 295901, 266681, 050732, 358751 |
| $ 40,000 - 49,950 | 268531, 367498, 246011, 462831, 873951, 491621, 141921, 222071, 673361, 160781, 746601 |
| $ 50,000 - 59,950 | 459041, 433241, 718591, 043501, 334021 |
| $ 60,000 - 69,950 | 206251, 547181, 310751, 565341, 014601, 701141, 400231 |
| $ 70,000 - 79,950 | 320261, 166721, 057531, 311371 |
| $ 80,000 - 89,950 | 811891, 726401, 472171, 765901, 726721, 320141, 441041 |
| $ 90,000 - 99,950 | 262531, 887111 |
| $ 100,000 - 109,950 | 362091, 735101, 380181, 458681 |
| $ 110,000 - 119,950 | 230971, 718991, 865591 |
| $ 120,000 - 129,950 | 195531, 158281, 452351 |
| $ 130,000 - 139,950 | 237801 |
| $ 160,000 - 169,950 | 471311, 176261, 839451, 285601, 317791, 950681, 405121, 173131, 095101 |
| $ 190,000 - 199,950 | 599051 |
| $ 200,000 | 618261, 051549, 643371, 879291, 809661, 584471, 610831 |
Your application may not have been assigned a Lottery ID if it did not meet the minimum eligibility requirements.
There is no advantage granted to applications of any type. Selection is conducted at random with equal weight given to each application.
Applicants who are not selected during the lottery may be placed on a waitlist. Those on the waitlist will be notified, with information regarding funding and next steps for application processing.
LADWP reserves the right to change the rebate amounts or terms and conditions of the program at any time.
Please be aware that a reservation is not confirmed and funding is not guaranteed until LADWP reviews applications to verify eligibility. If your application is selected in the lottery, it will undergo a detailed review. Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they were drawn in the lottery.