A new analysis reveals California’s used electric vehicle rebate program overwhelmingly benefits a single model, raising questions about its effectiveness in promoting broader EV adoption. The rebate, intended to make secondhand electric cars more accessible, appears to skew heavily toward one dominant vehicle, limiting incentives for other brands and price points. Critics argue this narrow focus undermines the program’s goal of diversifying the used EV market and encouraging wider consumer participation. The findings highlight potential inequities in how state incentives are structured and distributed.
Report: California’s Used EV Rebate Applies, Mostly, to One Model Kelley Blue Book
