Electric Vehicles for Business
Embrace the EV Future
Our Charge Ready Program assists business and property owners with deploying the infrastructure and equipment necessary to support electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at their locations.This program helps by providing financial incentives, infrastructure, and technical support to facilitate the installation and maintenance of EV charging stations. With greater ease and affordability, our business customers can now meet the growing demand for clean energy charging options from their customers, employees,communities, and/or tenants.
Why go electric?
Discover the benefits of electrifying your business or organization.
In addition to joining the green energy evolution, organizations with EV charging stations may have a competitive edge when attracting and retaining employees, tenants, and clients. Properties that support EV charging are positioned to thrive as demand for EVs continues to rise.
Businesses and organizations that embrace the EV movement are leading California by example. As the state moves toward a carbon neutral future by 2045, millions more EVs are expected to be on the streets in the years ahead.
Did you know that installing EV charging stations can be cost-effective? For a limited time,SCE is helping organizations like yours reduce or eliminate costs associated with installing charging stations. Through our Charge Ready Program, SCE will offset a significant portion of your cost for the purchase and installation of charging station equipment.
Find the Program for Your Needs
Charge Ready Program
For Light Duty Vehicles
We offer three Charge Ready program options for light-duty vehicles to help Southern California businesses install EV charging equipment. Organizations of all kinds—public sector, commercial companies, and multi-family housing—are eligible to contribute to a sustainable future while saving money.
Charge Ready Transport
For Medium to Heavy Duty Vehicles
Our Charge Ready Transport program helps fleet managers transition to operating electric vehicles. This program empowers fleet vehicle decision-makers to lead the way to a sustainable future while reducing costs.
Drayage Truck Rebate
For New Electric Drayage Vehicles
The Drayage Truck Rebate offers a significant point-of-sale rebate on purchases of qualifying Class 7 or Class 8 battery-electric Drayage vehicles that will be registered at the Port of Los Angeles, Port of Long Beach, or Port Hueneme.
Zero Emissions Truck, Bus, and Infrastructure Finance Program
For new and used battery-electric trucks, buses, and EV charging equipment
The Zero Emissions Truck, Bus, and Infrastructure Finance Program (ZETBIF) offers flexible financing options to help with purchasing new and used commercial electric vehicles and charging equipment.
Charge Ready Pilot Programs
For Parks and Schools
In addition to our rebates, our pilot programs specifically help park and beach locations and K-12 schools become more EV-friendly. These programs educate the public on the benefits of EVs and, in some cases, include EV charging station installation.
We’re Here to Guide You Along the Way
EV Charging Submeter Billing Option
SCE customers will soon have the option to have their EV charging separately billed. SCE’s submeter billing option will enable customers to separately measure and bill energy consumption associated with EV charging stations.
Approved Product List
We developed an Approved Product List (APL) to identify EV charging stations that meet various functional, technical and safety requirements. Program participants are required to choose their equipment from the APL.
Charge Port Estimator
Our Charge Port Estimator tool helps you estimate the number of EV charging station ports your property will need based on your total number of parking spaces, location type, and more.