EV Resources

WHY GO EV?

Electric vehicles use electricity to power an electric motor instead of burning gasoline. As a result, EVs have zero tailpipe emissions, are fun to drive and can be less expensive to operate and maintain. Learn more about the technology, financial incentives, and options that could work for you.

• Drive Clean California PEV Buying Guide
• TakeCharge Sacramento
• Learn more about types of electric vehicles available for lease or purchase: plug-in EVs and fuel cell EVs
• Visit a one-stop shop to learn about all things EV (free service available for all SMUD customers)

available programs, financing & incentives

• SMUD Drive Electric Programs
• Clean Vehicle Rebate Project 
• Sac Metro Air District's Clean Cars 4 All Program to help income-qualified residents buy a zero or near zero emission car
• Sac Metro Air District's Our Community CarShare Program, a pilot car sharing program to benefit disadvantaged communities in the greater Sacramento area
• CA Energy Commission’s: California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP) for Sacramento County
• U.S. Department of Energy Workplace Charging Resources
• CalCAP Electric Vehicle Charging Station Financing Program for the design, development, purchase, and installation of EVs at small business locations in California
• Green Energy Financing options for EV Installations
• Mayor’s Office for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, City of Sacramento
• Clean Air Vehicle Decals
• California Air Resources Board’s Community Air Grants Program

CITY AND REGIONAL RESOURCES

• Guide: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Requirements in CALGreen Building Code (Developers, Property Owners, and Property Managers)
• FAQ: Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Installation (Businesses, Workplaces, Shopping Centers, and Apartments) 
• Report to Sacramento City Council: Update on Electric Vehicle Initiatives
• Resolution 2017-0284 Directives for an Electric Vehicle Strategy
• Presentation to Sacramento City Council: Update on EV Initiatives
• Report to Council and Agreement: EVgo High Speed Charging Plaza at Southside Park
• Report to Sacramento City Council: Update on the Volkswagen Group of America's Proposed Green City Program
• Resolution 2017-0311: Directives to Work with Electrify America for Expedited Implementation of Volkswagen's Zero-Emission Vehicle Investments in Sacramento
• Presentation to City Council on August 3, 2017: Update on Volkswagen Group of America's Proposed Green City Program
• Green City Initiative
• Resolution 2000-646: A Resolution Amending the City of Sacramento’s Electric Vehicle Parking Policy 
• City Green Fleet
• Learn more about obtaining permits for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (see Permit Guide under "Informational Forms" tab)
• Sacramento Area PEV Collaborative Infrastructure and Readiness Plan

OTHER RESOURCES

• Sacramento EV Association
• Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition