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.