Badge of honor In California, drivers of electric cars get this sticker — a backstage pass to carpool lanes, free parking at meters and more.

Incentives

Save Some Green by Going Green

You’ll save more than the environment by driving electric. Perks include tax incentives in select states as well as a variety of other conveniences. Here are some examples:

• Single-occupancy access to all carpool lanes in some states
• Free parking at charging stations at LAX and other airports
• No parking meter fees in an increasing number of major metropolitan areas
• Discount electrical rates for recharging and/or on the charging unit available in some states

New laws and incentives are being added rapidly at the federal, state, and local levels, and it would be impossible to list them all. Contact your electric service provider to find out about green incentives in your town. Your city or county administrative offices should be able to update you on any parking benefits. State departments of motor vehicles tend to manage permits for single-occupancy driving in car pool lanes. For those who live in California, some sample references are listed below:

Southern California Edison
Rate Information

Southern California Edison
Electric Vehicle Information

Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
Residential Electric Vehicle Services

Pacific Gas & Electric
Information for Low Emission Vehicle Customers (PDF)

Pacific Gas & Electric
Electric Vehicle Charging Rate and Economics

Drive Clean - Zero Emissions Vehicle Guide
List of Incentives

Car Pool Lane Stickers