Having recently taken delivery of my new Model 3, which will sometimes be used on the highway in the HOV lanes, I was wondering whether it made sense to apply now for the remaining time left in 2018 or wait for a new program sticker for 2019 and get a full year out of the new program. Found this on the Calif. Air Resources Board site ( https://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/carpool/carpool.htm ):
"NEW STICKER PROGRAM - APPLICATIONS NOT YET AVAILABLE
Qualifying vehicles that were not issued a green, white, or red decal prior to January 1, 2019, will be eligible for a new Clean Air Vehicle decal starting in January 2019. These decals will expire January 1, 2023. Information regarding the color, application date, and application process are not yet available."
The current Red stickers expire January 1, 2022, so I'm thinking for us it's worth waiting to apply. We have another vehicle with current stickers--just renewed to get the red--so probably worth the wait in case the red stickers won't be extended beyond 2022.
"NEW STICKER PROGRAM - APPLICATIONS NOT YET AVAILABLE
Qualifying vehicles that were not issued a green, white, or red decal prior to January 1, 2019, will be eligible for a new Clean Air Vehicle decal starting in January 2019. These decals will expire January 1, 2023. Information regarding the color, application date, and application process are not yet available."
The current Red stickers expire January 1, 2022, so I'm thinking for us it's worth waiting to apply. We have another vehicle with current stickers--just renewed to get the red--so probably worth the wait in case the red stickers won't be extended beyond 2022.