Air District offers up to $12,000 in “Clean Cars for All” program

Published on November 17, 2025

The Bay Area Air District’s Clean Cars for All program recently relaunched with $10 million in new funding, which provides up to $12,000 for eligible residents to retire their old vehicle and replace it with a new or used electric, plug-in hybrid or fuel cell electric vehicle. Alternatively, participants can also choose to get a pre-paid public transit card or an e-bike and bike accessories.

The Air District launched the program in 2019 as part of a broad effort to ensure clean air vehicles are affordable options for residents across the Bay Area. Equitable access to clean air vehicles also ensures that all Bay Area residents benefit from lower fuel costs as well as the improved driving experience.  

Clean Cars for All is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Invest, formerly known as Cap-and-Trade, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen the economy and improve public health. The American Lung Association supports the rapid transition to zero emission vehicles to reduce air and climate pollution and achieve California’s climate goals.

For more information or to apply for Clean Cars for All, visit the clean cars for all website.

To learn more about the health benefits of electric vehicles, visit the The American Lung Association’s EV webpage or call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872).