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Free Residential Charger and Splitter $700 Rebate
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Free Residential Charger and Splitter $700 Rebate

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PG&E's home EV-charging rebate (now called "Residential EV Charging," formerly Residential Charging Solutions) pays income-eligible California households 100% back on a pre-approved EV charger or smart splitter — up to $2,000 for the charger, or up to $5,000 if a panel upgrade is also needed (Rebate Plus). Households under 80% of county AMI, or enrolled in Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CARE, and similar programs, qualify for Rebate Plus; everyone else gets the Standard rebate of up to 50% of equipment cost. Needs an active PG&E electric account + a registered EV at that address. First-come, first-served; one rebate per household ever. Apply at pge.com/rcs. Verified 2026-05-30. (NOTE: page title says "$700" but actual rebate is up to $2,000–$5,000 — title is locked for the site URL.)
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$5,000
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Reembolso de $700 para Cargador Residencial Gratuito y Separador
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https://www.pge.com/en/clean-energy/electric-vehicles/getting-started-with-electric-vehicles/residential-charging-solutions-rebate.html
Last verified 2026-05-17
PG&E will pay you back for installing an EV charger at home. If your household income is low, they cover 100% of the cost — up to $2,000 for the charger and $5,000 if you also need a panel upgrade. [Source: pge.com/en/clean-energy/electric-vehicles (accessed 2026-05-17)]

Who qualifies

You can get the bigger Rebate Plus (100% back) if any one of these is true:
  • Your household income is under 80% of your county's Area Median Income, OR
  • You're enrolled in a public assistance program (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CARE, FERA, LIHEAP, SSI, WIC, and others).
You also need:
  • An active PG&E residential electric account at your home.
  • An EV registered at your PG&E service address (it doesn't have to be in your name).
  • A licensed California electrician to install the equipment (when installation is required).
If you don't qualify for Rebate Plus, the Standard rebate covers 50% of the equipment cost.

What you get

Option
Charger
Charger + panel upgrade
Rebate Plus (income-eligible)
Up to $2,000
Up to $5,000
Standard
50% of cost
50% of cost
The "splitter" piece: PG&E's approved equipment list includes smart splitters (like NeoCharge and the DCC-9) that let you plug an EV charger into an existing 240V outlet — often a dryer outlet — without rewiring or a panel upgrade. That's how some households get a working setup for close to $0 out of pocket. [Source: pge.com/en/clean-energy/electric-vehicles (accessed 2026-05-17)]

How to apply

  1. Buy a charger or splitter from PG&E's pre-approved equipment list. Keep the receipt — the purchase must be on or after November 17, 2023.
  1. Have it installed (use a licensed CA electrician for hard-wired equipment).
  1. Apply online at pge.com/rcs. You'll need:
      • Your 11-digit PG&E account number (top of your bill)
      • Proof of public assistance enrollment OR completed IRS Form 4506-C + PG&E Household Income Summary Form
      • Receipt showing purchase date on/after Nov 17, 2023
      • Photos of the installed equipment and its serial number
      • Electrician's invoice (if applicable)
      • Copy of the EV's CA registration
Applications process in about 10 business days, and rebate checks mail 5–10 days after approval. [Source: pge.com/en/clean-energy/electric-vehicles (accessed 2026-05-17)]

Common pitfalls

  • First-come, first-served. Funds run out. Apply as soon as you have receipts and photos.
  • One rebate per household, ever.
  • Vehicle registration address must match your PG&E service address.
  • PG&E gas-only customers don't qualify — you need PG&E electric service.
  • The Household Income Limit Table page has info for other PG&E programs too. Only the income table applies to this rebate.

Where to get help

  • PG&E EV team: 1-800-782-5930 (Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) or ev@pgerebate.com

Sources

  • Program is funded by California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard.
Freshness update (2026-05-30): Program re-confirmed active and still first-come, first-served. PG&E now lists it as "Residential EV Charging" (same program; the older name "Residential Charging Solutions" still appears in their FAQs). Two things to know: (1) if you already got a rebate through the old Residential Charging Solutions program or Empower EV, you can't get a second one — it's one per household, ever. (2) The EV team's current phone line is 1-877-700-8991 (email revcharging@pgerebate.com); the older 1-800-782-5930 number may still route you to general EV help. Rebate amounts and eligibility above are unchanged.