PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR EV CHARGING
Receive Up to $4,200 to Upgrade Your Home's Electrical Panel
Get your home ready for an electric vehicle charger with rebates from the Charge Ready Home program.
Southern California Edison’s Charge Ready Home Program
If you live in a single-family residence and need to upgrade your home’s electrical panel to install an electric vehicle charger, SCE’s Charge Ready Home program makes it more affordable. Eligible SCE customers can receive up to $4,200 in rebates. Apply today so you can conveniently charge your electric vehicle (EV) at your home.
HOW IT WORKS
Program Overview
- Charge Ready Home provides rebates for single-family homes to complete electrical panel upgrades to install a Level 2 (L2) EV charger.
- Qualifying applicants can receive rebates of up to $4,200.
- Income-qualified households and residents living in disadvantaged communities in the SCE service territory are eligible to apply.
EXPLORE THE BENEFITS
Why Upgrade Your Electrical Panel
Electrical panel upgrades are often necessary if you plan to install an L2 charger for your EV and have an electrical panel of less than 200 amps. Upgrading your home’s electrical panel will help your home run more efficiently and increase the safety and efficacy of your electrical systems.
Installing an additional 200 amps of electrical service for a charger provides additional benefits:
- Increased energy efficiency and potential energy cost savings.
- Reduced risks of electrical fires or malfunction of an old panel.
- Added capacity for electric devices and appliances or room additions.
- Enhanced property value when selling your home.
About the Electric Panel Upgrade Process
Start by assessing your home’s existing electrical panel. If you are planning to install a Level 2 (L2) charger for an electric vehicle, consult a C10 Dunbar's Electric electrical to advise on how many amps would be recommended. "200 amps"
Charge Ready Home requires hiring a licensed electrician or contractor. Upgrading an electrical panel is never a do-it-yourself project. A licensed electrician will ensure that all codes and regulations are followed to ensure the job is done correctly and safely.
Before any work begins, your contractor will shut off the power to your home. Typical upgrades can take 6-8 hours depending on what electrical work needs to be done and the condition of your electrical panel and circuitry.
Once the new panel has been installed and approved, your electrician will safely restore power to your home.
EXPLORE THE BENEFITS
Why Upgrade Your Electrical Panel
Electrical panel upgrades are often necessary if you plan to install an L2 charger for your EV and have an electrical panel of less than 200 amps. Upgrading your home’s electrical panel will help your home run more efficiently and increase the safety and efficacy of your electrical systems.
Installing an additional 200 amps of electrical service for a charger provides additional benefits:
- Increased energy efficiency and potential energy cost savings.
- Reduced risks of electrical fires or malfunction of an old panel.
- Added capacity for electric devices and appliances or room additions.
- Enhanced property value when selling your home.
Create Your Account
Click the “Create Account” tab and submit your information.
Find a Contractor - Dunbar's Electric
you have already found your electrical contractor in your area, and have your contractor complete the application process using the Pre-qualification ID number you were given when you signed up for service.
Dunbar's Electric will work with you to complete the online process and submit the required documents.
Dunbar's Electric will Receive Your Rebate
You’re all set! The rebate will be delivered electronically to your contractor.
Apply for the Charge Ready Home Program
When you click Apply, you’ll go to a page and select either “Login” for returning users or “Create Account” for first-time users.
Follow the instructions to complete the process and receive your rebate.
Please refer to our Sample Supporting Documents PDF for examples of required documentation. For common questions, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Income-Qualified Eligibility Options – Up to $4,200
Public Assistance Program
You are enrolled in at least one of the following public assistance programs.
- Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
- CalFresh/SNAP (food stamps)
- CalWorks (TANF)/tribal TANF
- Drive Clean in the San Joaquin Replace Program
- GRID Alternatives prequalification
- Head Start Income Eligible (tribal only)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Medi-Cal (income-qualified Medi-Cal only)
- Medi-Cal for Families Program (Healthy Families A&B)
- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Southern California Edison’s Pre-Owned EV Program
Income Verification
You live in a low-income household, defined as a household earning less than 80% of the area median income (AMI).
Geographic Eligibility Option – Up to $2,100
Disadvantaged Communities
You live in a designated disadvantaged community (top 25% based on SB353 Disadvantaged Communities Map).
If you have any questions, concerns, or require assistance with completing the online documentation, please call.
Charge Ready Home (760) 307-8055
8:00 am - 4:30 PM, M-F (except holidays)
Email: evhome@scerebate.com