Site developers who are often responsible for identifying, communicating with and recruiting site hosts for suitable projects are invited to apply. Other entities, such as site hosts (e.g., retail property owners, commercial developers), can submit an application but are encouraged to coordinate with the developer of their project to answer application questions.

SVCE is offering incentives for installations of DC fast chargers in specific locations—near designated concentrations of multifamily housing called “Priority Zones”. Please find the list of Priority Zones and a link to a map on this page.

Each site must be near enough to at least one designated Priority Zone such that it will clearly serve residents that live in that Zone (note that the fast chargers do not need to be within one of the Priority Zones). SVCE’s evaluation of sites will be based, in part, on how well the sites achieve this goal. The sites cannot be on the property of multifamily developments.

Only DC fast charging equipment of 100kW or higher capacity is eligible.

Please see Terms & Conditions for detailed agreements applicants will be asked to commit to.

Yes, but your SVCE incentives will be reduced. If additional funding is available and reduces costs to complete the project at a value less than the SVCE incentive amount reserved, the incentive amount will be reduced to the balance remaining to complete the project. For example, if your incentive amount is $10,000 and additional funding reduces the cost to complete the project to $7000, the incentive will be reduced to $7000.

Please refer to eligible costs for a complete list as defined under the CALeVIP program. Note that all work and equipment purchases must occur after the date of reservation of funds. Planning and design work are permissible prior to the reservation date.

The incentive amount will vary depending on the total project cost, combination with incentives from other entities, and other factors. The incentives are per charger and not per port. An applicant can receive per site up to $50,000 or 50% of total project cost, whichever is less, for each charger, and up to $200,000 per project or installation site. Chargers with dual simultaneous charging capabilities can be incentivized per port as long as both chargers meet the minimum 100kW requirement during simultaneous charging.

To reserve funds, you will only need to answer application questions in the Application form.

Throughout the installation process, you will be asked to provide a number of supporting documents, including permit application receipt, utility service design documentation, if applicable, W-9 or other tax documentation, equipment and contractor invoices showing payment, photos, and proof of receipt of other payments or grants.

Please see the links located on this page to the appropriate submittal forms. You will be able to attach the documents in a simple “drag & drop” format through a secure DocuSign portal. There is no need for login or creating an account.

Contact us at SVCEprograms@smud.org or call us at 1-833-243-4235, Monday through Friday 9am – 5pm. We’d be happy to answer any questions.