California Clean Fuel Reward Program

Thanks to the The California Air Resources Board and California electric utility providers, there are more reasons than ever to choose an EV as your next vehicle in Santa Clarita! The California Clean Fuel Reward awards a reward of up to $1,500 to drivers who purchase an eligible new Battery Electric (BEV) or Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicle from a participating retailer. You can take advantage of the The California Clean Fuel Reward in addition to other applicable perks, including:

• Federal, state, and local incentives
• Rebates and tax credits

How Do I Receive the California Clean Fuel Reward?

Funded by utilities participating in the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), the California Clean Fuel Reward is available to all California residents regardless of their electricity provider. It’s simple: your retailer will include the reward in the sales transaction when you purchase your new BEV or PHEV vehicle, and you’ll be asked to sign the Program Customer Agreement. Here’s what you need to know about qualifying for the California Clean Fuel Reward:

• You must drive either a Battery Electric (BEV) or Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicle.
• Your vehicle must have a battery capacity of 5 kWh or greater.
• The California Clean Fuel Reward is offered on a sliding scale up to $1,500.
• Your reward amount depends on your BEV or PHEV battery size.
• You must purchase your vehicle at a participating retailer like Hello Kia of Valencia. Find us near Valencia and San Fernando!

What Kia Models are Eligible for the California Clean Fuel Reward?

The Kia lineup currently offers four eligible models: the Soul EV, the Niro EV, the Niro Plug-In Hybrid, and the Optima Plug-In Hybrid. However, you may want to wait a few years, as Kia is rapidly accelerating EV vehicle plans for future model years! Here’s the California Clean Fuel Reward amount you can expect for each model:

Kia Soul EV

• Battery Size – 64 kWh
• Reward Amount – $1,500.00

Kia Niro EV

• Battery Size – 64 kWh
• Reward Amount – $1,500.00

Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid

• Battery Size – 8.9 kWh
• Reward Amount – $908.44

Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid

• Battery Size – 9.8 kWh
• Reward Amount – $983.43

Benefits of Electric Vehicles

You’re probably aware that electric vehicles reduce emissions and release fewer greenhouse gasses into the environment. But the benefits of electric power don’t end there:

• Significant health benefits from cleaner air, particularly in high-density areas.
• Low maintenance compared to traditional internal combustion engines – and zero oil changes!
• Free access to many California carpool lanes, regardless of the number of passengers.
• No engine noise, and less noise pollution on the road
• Electric utilities help their EV customers save money through special EV rebates, electric vehicle charger discounts, and time-of-day rates for EV charging.

Explore More EV Benefits with Hello Kia of Valencia!

On top of the environmental and fuel-saving benefits of electric hybrid and plug-in vehicles, the California Clean Fuel Reward gives Valencia drivers yet another reason to go green with their next vehicle purchase. Reach out to the team at Hello Kia of Valencia to learn more about the California Clean Fuel Reward Program, and schedule your Kia Soul EV test drive today!