Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, has announced that applications are now open for the state’s California Clean Fuel Reward (CCFR) rebate program, which looks to accelerate the adoption of electric medium and heavy-duty trucks across the state.
Through the program, around $250 million worth of funding will be made available this year alone, with the total funding from the scheme set to reach over $1 billion by 2030.
Under this new program, operaters will be able to benefit from rebates ranging from $7,500 to $120,000, applied against the cost of all electric medium and heavy-duty trucks – such as drayage trucks, semis, delivery vans, box trucks, and more.
This new funding further cements California’s position as a US leader for electric trucks. Even in 2024, zero-emission vehicles accounted for 24% of new medium and heavy-duty vehicle sales in California, and that proportion is set to rise further in light of this new rebate program. Relevant public infrastructure is also rising in the state – large-scale truck charging hubs are starting to pop up, while technology such as megawatt truck charging is already becoming a reality.
California Governor Gavin Newsom commented:
“While Trump surrenders America’s auto industry to China, California is choosing a different path — one that cements our global leadership in clean technologies that will define the future of transportation. California will never stop fighting for good-paying American jobs, economic prosperity, and a more secure future for our workers and families.”
Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer of Southern California Edison, Funmi Williamson, added:
“As the largest utility-led incentive program of its kind for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, the California Clean Fuel Reward represents a historic step forward in fleet electrification. By lowering upfront costs, it helps accelerate access to innovative vehicle technologies and supports long-term market transformation.”
