Clean Heavy Duty Vehicle Incentive Program Battery Electric Freight Vehicles for Classes 6 and 7

The South Coast Air Quality Management District’s Clean Heavy‑Duty Vehicle Incentive Program provides rebates to replace diesel or gasoline Class 6/7 freight trucks with brand‑new battery‑electric models and optionally a Level 2 or DC fast charger. Eligible applicants must own and operate the retiring vehicle, have at least 75 % of vehicle use within the AQMD jurisdiction, and commit to a five‑year operation term. Rebate caps range from $190k to $355k per vehicle (capped at 65 % of project cost) and a charger unit is also eligible. The application window opens on 7 Oct 2026 and closes on 15 Jan 2027; the new electric vehicle must be placed in service by Oct 2026, and the retired vehicle must be dismantled within 90 days of receipt of a certified dismantler’s certificate. • Eligible vehicles: Class 6 (GVWR 19,501‑26,000 lb) and Class 7 (GVWR 26,001‑33,000 lb) trucks, including box trucks, step vans, and TRU trucks. • Funding: Up to $355,000 per TRU truck (or $190k/$160k for other classes) and a charger unit, limited to 65 % of total project cost. • Requirements: BABA certification for chargers, DBRA prevailing‑wage compliance, ESA/NHPA reviews, 90‑day dismantling, annual reporting for 5 years, and retention of records for ≥ 3 years.