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You may qualify for one of two rebate levels: income-qualified or geographic-based. To be eligible for the income-qualified rebate, your total household income must be less than 80% of the area median income or you must actively participate in a qualified public assistance program. To be eligible for the geographic-based rebate, you must reside in a disadvantaged community (DAC) per the SB353 Disadvantaged Communities Map.

Charge Ready Home rebate requires participants plan to install L2 charging within 180 days of upgrading a home’s electrical panel. 

Level 2 charging is installed on a 240-volt circuit (compared to a standard 120-volt household outlet). It's faster than charging from a regular household outlet, and it provides around 10-20 miles of range per hour. 

Consult with your selected contractor to better understand what is required during the panel upgrade work.  

The time it takes to upgrade an electric panel varies based on factors like the complexity of the project and the electrician's efficiency. On average, a panel upgrade typically takes 6‒8 hours. However, it's best to consult with a licensed electrician for a precise estimate tailored to your specific circumstances. 

To obtain precise details, it's essential to consult with an electrical contractor. However, as a baseline, to receive the rebate, the program requires that you install a minimum of a 200-amp panel and include a dedicated 240-volt outlet within 25 feet of an off-street parking location, like a garage, carport or driveway. 

Tenants are eligible for receiving a Charge Ready Home rebate if they provide written approval for electrical panel upgrade work from the property owner.

Things such as flickering lights, frequently tripped circuits and outdated equipment indicate that your home’s electrical panel may be due for an upgrade. If you plan to add additional load to your home’s electrical system, such as an electric vehicle charger, you will need an electrical panel of at least 200 amps. Homes with an existing main panel less than 200 amps qualify for the Charge Ready Home rebate if the household meets the income-based or geographic-based rebate eligibility requirements.