Incentives
California EV incentives, fact by fact.
Fleet buyers verify every claim. Here are the current HVIP, CCFR, and scrappage programs that apply to a Class 5/6 electric step van like the Workhorse W56.
California offers two major incentive programs for electric step vans — HVIP and the California Clean Fuel Reward. For a Class 5/6 vehicle like the Workhorse W56, you can use one or the other, not both. When HVIP is open, small businesses qualifying for its enhanced tier can receive $160,000 off a single vehicle. HVIP is currently closed and expected to reopen at the end of 2026; the California Clean Fuel Reward is available now. Kingsburg Truck Center is an enrolled CCFR Participating Retailer and an authorized HVIP dealer — we handle the paperwork either way.
Section 1
HVIP
Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project
HVIP is currently closed to new voucher requests
The program is expected to reopen at the end of 2026. Vouchers are first-come, first-served and go fast when funding opens. Get your eligibility confirmed and your paperwork ready now so you're first in line.
Administered by CARB and CALSTART. Applied as a point-of-sale voucher by the dealer.
Workhorse W56 base voucher
$85,000(when open)
Small business enhanced, Class 6
$160,000(when open)
Small business eligibility
- Private fleets must meet both requirements:
- 20 or fewer vehicles over 8,500 lbs GVWR, counted globally, including non-operational vehicles
- $15,000,000 or less in annual revenue
- Public and nonprofit fleets only need the 20-vehicle threshold — no revenue test.
- Limit of 5 small business vouchers per business, all-time, not annually.
Program snapshot
- Administrator
- CARB / CALSTART
- Mechanism
- Point-of-sale voucher applied by the dealer
- Base voucher
- $85,000 (when open)
- Small business Class 6
- $160,000 (when open)
- Redeemed as of April 2026
- over $1 billion
Section 2
California Clean Fuel Reward
New program. Rewards available to customers as of June 26, 2026. Funded through California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard. $250,000,000 allocated this year, with over $1,000,000,000 expected through 2030. Applied as a direct price reduction by a Participating Retailer — Kingsburg Truck Center is enrolled.
| Vehicle Class | GVWR | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Class 2b | 8,501–10,000 lbs | $7,500 |
| Class 3–4 | 10,001–16,000 lbs | $15,000 |
| Class 5 | 16,001–19,500 lbs | $60,000 |
| Class 6–7 | 19,501–33,000 lbs | $85,000 |
| Class 8 | over 33,000 lbs | $120,000 |
Section 3
Which program is right for you?
You choose one — here's how to decide
HVIP is currently closed. Until it reopens, the California Clean Fuel Reward is the available program.
| Your situation | Best program | Amount | Available now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small business: 20 or fewer vehicles and $15M or less revenue | HVIP Small Business | $160,000 | CCFR $85,000 now; HVIP $160,000 when it reopens |
| Larger private fleet, Class 6 configuration | HVIP or CCFR — equivalent | $85,000 either way | CCFR $85,000 |
| Larger private fleet, Class 5 configuration | HVIP | $85,000 vs $60,000 | CCFR $60,000 |
| Already used all five HVIP small business vouchers | CCFR | $60,000–$85,000 | CCFR $60,000–$85,000 |
Not sure which applies to you?
Tell us your fleet size and configuration and we'll identify the program that saves you the most.
Section 4
Still running an old diesel? You may qualify for more.
Scrappage and replacement programs such as the Carl Moyer Program, administered by local air districts including the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, can provide funding on top of a CCFR reward. The Carl Moyer Program covers on-road vehicles over 14,000 lbs GVWR and can fund up to 85% of repower costs.
Two things to know before you buy
These are scrappage programs, not trade-ins. The old vehicle is surrendered and destroyed, and you receive grant funding rather than trade value. And approval must be secured BEFORE you purchase — buying first disqualifies you. Local air district funding also fluctuates and is periodically suspended. Contact us early and we'll help you check current availability.
Incentive amounts and eligibility rules are subject to change and funding availability. Figures current as of October 2026. HVIP status is updated as the program changes. This page is informational and does not constitute a guarantee of funding. Kingsburg Truck Center will confirm current program availability at time of quote.