Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about the SDG&E Pre-Owned Electric Vehicle Rebate Program? Our FAQs cover
everything from eligibility criteria to the application process.
If the tax return for the year of purchase or lease has not yet been required to be filed by the IRS, the most recent tax year required to be filed by the IRS will be used to verify applicant income eligibility. The SDG&E Pre-Owned EV Rebate Program will begin requesting the 2025 tax year for applications submitted on or after 4/16/2026.
If the tax return for the year we are currently requesting has not yet been filed, the most recently filed tax return within two years of the year of vehicle purchase or lease will be requested for income verification.
**If you have not filed your taxes for 2025, please contact a member of our team to request the 4506-C form needed to allow for additional transcripts to be requested.
If the applicant has not filed a tax return within two years of the year the vehicle was purchased or leased, SDG&E may, at its sole discretion, consider additional documentation to calculate income. Examples include pay stubs, W2s, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit documents, etc. Additional income documentation may be required.
A tax return must be filed and processed by the IRS for the transcript to be utilized for income verification. Filing an extension for the requested tax year is not considered filing for the purposes of the program’s income calculations. In these cases, additional documentation may be requested to evaluate the applicant’s income for the non-filing year. If the applicant is unable to provide additional requested documentation for income verification, the applicant is not eligible for the Rebate Plus option.