Clean Vehicle Assistance Program and Tesla

[tenpiecenugget]

When did you apply for the grant?

12/23. Made sure all of my documents were in order around Jan 6th, so its been a waiting game for me ever since.

 

[pinakoolada]

I’m a little confused I thought that the CVRP program only gave $2,000 per Model 3 ordered, is this different for other parts of California (I’m in Los Angeles)? I’ll attach a screenshot of what the website shows me in case I’m looking at wrong info.View attachment 643928

There’s also a program called DCAP which you can stack onto additional grant on top of CVAP and CVRP. If you’re eligible.

 

[cris97]

There’s also a program called DCAP which you can stack onto additional grant on top of CVAP and CVRP. If you’re eligible.

Oh wow, have you tried it? how does that work? it doesn't say Tesla on their approved dealership

 

[hookups]

Oh wow, have you tried it? how does that work? it doesn't say Tesla on their approved dealership

DCAP and CVAP are not stackable.

Can I stack a Clean Vehicle Assistance Program grant with a grant or rebate from another clean vehicle incentive program?
The CVA Program clean vehicle grant can be combined, or “stacked,” with some other clean vehicle programs. The CVA Program can NOT be stacked with grants from Replace Your Ride, Clean Cars for All, Drive Clean in the San Joaquin, or the Driving Clean Assistance Program.

 

[cris97]

I have a question. Does the 5k CVAP apply to the down payment, i.e "amount due"? I'm doing Tesla finance and planning to put down 10k. So is the amount due gonna be 5k when it shows up on my account?

 

[JGregorio]

I have a question. Does the 5k CVAP apply to the down payment, i.e "amount due"? I'm doing Tesla finance and planning to put down 10k. So is the amount due gonna be 5k when it shows up on my account?

Yes, it will be added as a down payment.

 

[cris97]

Yes, it will be added as a down payment.

Awesome. Thank you!

 

[Maazymaaz]

any updates on approvals/dates?

 

[Rich024]

I’ve attempted to call CvAP with no luck. I have delivery of MY SR 5 seater next week. Would suck if I had to push it out and lose my VIN. MY SR will be tough to get due to the Discontinuation.

 

[cris97]

I’ve attempted to call CvAP with no luck. I have delivery of MY SR 5 seater next week. Would suck if I had to push it out and lose my VIN. MY SR will be tough to get due to the Discontinuation.

awww man. finger crossed for you!

 

[tenpiecenugget]

any updates on approvals/dates?

Applied 12/23 still listed as “Under Review”

 

[Rich024]

Man that’s unfortunate. I saw users posting their applications being approved from early January.

 

[tenpiecenugget]

Man that’s unfortunate. I saw users posting their applications being approved from early January.

I don’t think anyone from January has been approved. The only Jan approval I saw was for a different grant

 

[Maclua]

I applied 12/29. I had originally sent only my 2019 1040 so last week I proactively sent my 2019 & 2020 tax transcript which I guess it there preferred way to verify your income, still “under review”

 

[HipsterPolice]

I don’t think anyone from January has been approved. The only Jan approval I saw was for a different grant

Yeah, if people were getting accepted from January, that seems to be just about a two month turnaround time... I'd expect January applicants to hear back in the next three weeks or so, I applied second week of February so I'm thinking late April to mid May based from what I've seen here, and what I've heard from CVAP.

 

[Eeekkk]

Good Luck to all. I applied mid October and I got approved toward end of November 2020. I sent IRS transcript letter for income verification. My grant was for 120 days due to pandemic and I completed my Tesla purchase just two weeks ago.

 

[LaTésla]

If you applied in November or after, the waiting period seems to be from 11 weeks to 13 weeks. I applied 12/25 and was told I should have a response this week.

 

[SixZoSeven]

Yeah, if people were getting accepted from January, that seems to be just about a two month turnaround time... I'd expect January applicants to hear back in the next three weeks or so, I applied second week of February so I'm thinking late April to mid May based from what I've seen here, and what I've heard from CVAP.

I applied the first week of February so I’ll try and post when I get updates so you (and others) can have some foresight.

 

[rbreeze]

Applied 1/6/21 for context. In my experience, every time I speak with someone on the phone I'm told something contradictory.

Two months ago: Once you send us your tax documents, you'll have a decision within days (I never believed this)
Several weeks ago: Once you're in final review, you'll have a decision within days.
Last Tuesday: You're not in final review yet, but we will email you when you are.
Last Friday: You're in final review (I never received an email), and you'll have a decision probably next week and within two weeks at the latest.
Yesterday: You're in final review and we have no other information.
Today: You're in final review, so it will be another 3 weeks at least. Probably early April.

TL;DR don't believe what they tell you, it'll probably be much longer than whatever they say. I've been told I'll probably be matched to a car by the end of April so I'm just hoping I won't have to deny delivery.

 

[hookups]

Spoke with them today, applied 1/30, application hasn’t been reviewed yet, and when I asked about time frame I was told they’re not able to accurately provide the timing and that it’s all on a first come first serve basis