How does California’s $3,500 EV rebate work?

California’s MyFirstEV program offers $3,500 rebates for first-time buyers or lessees of new zero-emission vehicles under $50,000 and $1,750 for used vehicles under $25,000. Funded by state budgets and automakers, the program aims to boost EV adoption after federal tax credits ended. First-time buyers must sign a legal declaration confirming no prior EV ownership.