Electric Vehicles (EV) & Charging

Electric Vehicles (EVs) offer many benefits, including cleaner air, due to zero tailpipe emissions. In addition, they generally have lower maintenance costs than gasoline powered cars, saving money over the life of the vehicle. For more information about available incentives and a list of public, alternative fueling stations throughout the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond, see below.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Incentives

Although federal tax credit for purchasing new or used electric vehicles is not available in 2026, the credits for both new and used EVs expired on September 30, 2025, other incentives may be available:

• Federal EV Charger Credit: A federal tax credit of up to $1,000 (30% of the cost) for installing home EV charging equipment is available for property placed in service before July 1, 2026.
• California State and Local Incentives: California offers a comprehensive network of utility rebates and state programs that can provide substantial savings, often as immediate cash back or rebates, rather than tax credits. These programs focus on various criteria, including income eligibility or geographic location. You can search for available programs on the U.S. Department of Energy website or the DriveClean California website.

California offers various EV programs:

• Clean Cars 4 All (CC4A): Replaces older, high-polluting cars with newer EVs, PHEVs, e-bikes, or transit passes for low-income residents in specific areas, offering up to $12,000 for the vehicle and $2,000 for home charging
• Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP): Provides grants and financing assistance for low-income Californians to purchase or lease new or used ZEVs and offers home charger incentives.
• Consumer Assistance Program (CAP – Vehicle Retirement): Offers $2,000 (or $1,350) to eligible residents to scrap their old vehicle, perfect for going car-free or for households with other cars

Local & Utility Programs:

Air Districts: Programs like South Coast AQMD’s “Replace Your Ride” (part of CC4A) and San Joaquin Valley’s “Drive Clean!” offer local incentives.

Utilities: Many local utilities offer rebates, such as Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) ($4k for used EVs for income-qualified customers), PG&E ($1k-$4k for used EVs), and Silicon Valley Power (charging rebates).

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging:

• Valencia Hyatt – 24500 Town Center Drive
  Public access charger with two plugs located in parking garage. Available 24 hours a day and no fees associated with use.
• Nissan of Valencia – 24111 Creekside Road
  Public access charger for electric vehicles. Available 24 hours a day and no fees associated with use.
• Kohl’s Santa Clarita – 19307 Golden Valley Road
  Public access and no charge if you are shopping at Kohl’s. Otherwise must have radio frequency identification card (RFID) to use charging station. Open only during store business hours.
• Castaic Lake RV Park – 31540 Ridge Route Road
  Public access for 30 and 40 amp circuits but vehicle owner must bring their own charger. Hours are 8am-8pm daily and there is a $15 flat fee.
• Whole Foods Valencia – 24130 Valencia Blvd
  Two public access chargers located directly in front of the Whole Foods store. Available 24 hours a day and no fees associated with use. 
• Canyon Country Plaza – 19186 Soledad Canyon Road
  Three ports available: EV Plug (J1772), CHAdeMO DCFC, and SAE Combo DCFC. Available 24 hours a day with NRG EVgo membership pricing. 
• Bridgeport Marketplace – 23811 Newhall Ranch Road
  Public access fast-fill charger for electric vehicles. Available 24 hours a day with NRG EVgo membership pricing.  
• Bridgeport Marketplace – Tesla Superchargers – 24061 Newhall Ranch Road
  Public DC fast fill chargers for Tesla connectors. 24 outlets available 24 hours a day. 
• Skyline Ranch Plaza – 19355 Plum Canyon Road
  Two public access chargers with four ports, located near Grocery Outlet

Alternative Fueling station Finder

CNG: Did you know that there is a compressed natural gas fueling station that’s open to the public right here in the City of Santa Clarita? It’s located at the City’s Transit Maintenance Facility, 28250 Constellation Road. Take note: As of December 2018, this CNG station is only 3600 psi compatible.

If you are leaving the Santa Clarity Valley and need to locate EV Charging stations or alternative fueling stations, click here.