Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Incentives
Archived: 07/23/2020
The Institute of Transportation Studies at University of California Irvine administers the Natural Gas Vehicle Incentive Project (NGVIP) to provide funding for qualified NGVs. Eligible vehicles include new on-road natural gas light-, medium-, or heavy-duty vehicles that are fully warrantied and meet California Air Resources Board requirements. Each applicant must complete a NGVIP reservation form and receive a confirmed reservation before purchasing an eligible NGV. Each applicant may apply for up to 30 incentives. Vehicles must operate on natural gas at least 90% of the time for three years after purchase. Incentives are available on a first-come, first-serviced basis and the amounts are based on the NGV's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) as follows:
| GVWR | Incentive Amount |
|---|---|
| Up to 8,500 pounds (lbs.) | $1,000 |
| 8,501 lbs. - 16,000 lbs. | $6,000 |
| 16,001 lbs. - 26,000 lbs. | $11,000 |
| 26,001 lbs. - 33,000 lbs. | $20,000 |
| 33,001 lbs. & greater | $25,000 |
The California Energy Commission Clean Transportation Program funds the NGVIP. Funding availability is based on confirmed reservations. For more information, including vehicle eligibility requirements and exclusions, see the NGVIP website.
Jurisdiction: California
Type: State Incentives
Technologies: Natural Gas
See all California Laws and Incentives.