- California has launched the $135.5 million MyFirstEV program to boost electric vehicle adoption by providing point of sale price reductions for first time buyers.
- The initiative offers a combined $3,500 discount for new zero emission vehicles and $1,750 for used models, funded equally by the state and participating automakers.
- Fourteen manufacturers have committed to the program with launches scheduled between August 2026 and November 2026, subject to specific MSRP caps and dealership availability.