Nearly 12,000 Californians have used MyFirstEV, the state’s 2026 electric vehicle rebate, since it launched in August. The program takes $3,500 off a new zero-emission vehicle or $1,750 off a used one at the point of sale. On October 16, California also released its 2026 Zero-Emission Vehicle Market Development Strategy. Key Takeaways MyFirstEV is funded by a $135.5 million state investment, matched dollar for dollar by participating automakers, for a combined $271 million in point-of-sale