CA Rebate + HOV

[kmngq]

So after purchase of an EV, you have 18 months to apply for a rebate.
Currently in CA, you only get a rebate or HOV sticker. Can't have both.

Do you guys think this will ever revert back to being able to apply for both?

Or should I just apply for what I think is worth more now, and just be done with it?

 

[comanchepilot]

If you buy an EV you should apply for the sticker - its valid now until 12/31/2021 once they get their head out of their rears and figure out a way to issue the post 12/31/2018 stickers.

Seems to me its a simple solution to state:

" I swear under penalty of perjury that I am applying for this HOV lane access in compliance with Veh. Code Section 21xxx, and that I am in compliance with said statute and the regulations thereunder. I understand that if I am incorrect in my assertion concerning eligibility I shall lose both the rebate applied for an the HOV sticker. I consent to the DMV verifying my income and / or the issuance of an HOV lane sticker in order to confirm my eligibility."

Then just check the issuance of a sticker vs, the vehicle and then verify that the VIN has or has not been sent a rebate check. . .

 

[gregd]

I think it depends on where you drive. Sometimes one would pay anything to be in the HOV lane; sometimes they're as bad as the regular ones, and you might as well just relax and go with the (lack of) flow. Sometimes there's not a choice. Perhaps let your blood pressure be your guide.

Personally, I strongly dislike the thought of plastering the corners of my Roadster with ugly stickers. Fortunately, I rarely drive where HOV lane access would make a difference in my life, so the choice for me would be easy - I'd take the money.

 

[bruinboi85]

I just bought a Model 3. My 2017 income is >300k, but my 2018 will be under 300k. So right now, I can't get the rebate since they look at last year's tax return. However, if I wait I can apply in 8-9 months. Does anyone know if there will be any rebate $ left at that time in CA?

If not, I would just go ahead and apply for the stickers now. Thoughts anyone?

 

[Cheburashka]

If you buy an EV you should apply for the sticker - its valid now until 12/31/2021 once they get their head out of their rears and figure out a way to issue the post 12/31/2018 stickers.

The red stickers are being shipped now.

HOV lanes should be much quicker next year once all the white stickers expire.

 

[MIT_S60]

The red stickers are being shipped now.

HOV lanes should be much quicker next year once all the white stickers expire.

Ehhh around SoCal I see almost as many more solo rider offenders than HOV sticker drivers (if not more).

 

[bruinboi85]

I just bought a Model 3. My 2017 income is >300k, but my 2018 will be under 300k. So right now, I can't get the rebate since they look at last year's tax return. However, if I wait I can apply in 8-9 months. Does anyone know if there will be any rebate $ left at that time in CA?

If not, I would just go ahead and apply for the stickers now. Thoughts anyone?

I was wrong - evidently they will ask for income verification after you file for the current year. I went ahead and applied. Most of the HOV lanes around me are as slow as the normal lanes.

 

[Cheburashka]

So you can only get the stickers or the rebate now, but not both? That kinda sucks!

My last EV in 2016, I got both the white stickers and the $2500 check.

 

[teslasuperfan]

So you can only get the stickers or the rebate now, but not both? That kinda sucks!

My last EV in 2016, I got both the white stickers and the $2500 check.

You can still get both if you are under the income threshold.

California DMV - Plates & HOV Stickers

 

[ebmcs03]

The red stickers are being shipped now.

HOV lanes should be much quicker next year once all the white stickers expire.

I thought th red stickers still expire at the end of 2018? And there will be a completly new system starting January 2019?