Roseville Electric EV charger rebate guide

Current charger rebate amounts

Roseville Electric’s Electric Vehicles rebate page is the official list of available EV incentives. As of this check, the page’s Level 2 charger graphic reads “Level 2 charger rebate $200,” and the income-qualified graphic reads “Income-qualified level 2 charger rebate $400.” The July 2025 PDF applications match those figures: “$200 per charger” on the standard form and “$400 per charger” on the income-qualified form. California’s DriveClean site also describes the standard rebate as $200.

The same official page notes that EV program rebates are funded through the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, that funding has decreased, and that offerings have been reduced. Applications are processed first-come, first-served until funds are depleted or the program is closed. The utility can modify or end a program without prior notice.

Eligibility and charger specifications

For the standard $200 rebate, Roseville Electric lists these requirements:

• The charger must be new and unused, UL Listed or ETL Listed, wall- or pedestal-mounted, a minimum of 32 amps, and have a minimum 15-foot charging cable.
• The qualified charger must be installed at a residential dwelling unit that receives electricity from Roseville Electric Utility, with a current electric service account.
• The rebate is limited to one per household per calendar year.
• Applications must be postmarked no later than 90 days after purchase of the Level 2 charger.

Those specs matter when you choose equipment. A 16-amp “starter” unit, a used charger, or a portable cord that is not wall- or pedestal-mounted would not meet the written list. See also Tesla Wall Connector vs J1772 / NACS.

Income-qualified $400 rebate

To use the income-qualified path, you must be enrolled in Roseville Electric’s Electric Rate Assistance Program or Medical Rate Assistance Program. The utility points to Roseville.ca.us/assistance or (916) 774-5300 for those programs. Charger specifications match the standard rebate (new, UL/ETL, wall or pedestal, minimum 32 amps, minimum 15-foot cable). One rebate per household per calendar year still applies, and funding is limited.

We re-checked the official sources on November 11, 2026. The EV rebate page and the income-qualified catalogue entry both currently say applications must be postmarked no later than 120 days after purchase. The July 2025 income-qualified PDF application still says 90 days after purchase, and its terms also say the application must be submitted or postmarked no later than 90 days from purchase or installation. Verify which deadline applies on the application you actually file; do not cut it close, and do not treat either figure as settled while both official documents remain posted.

How to apply

The standard and income-qualified charger rebates are submitted on a PDF application (the EV page also has “Apply via PDF application” catalogue entries). The July 2025 forms say to visit roseville.ca.us/rebates for current requirements, then submit documentation to Roseville Electric by mail at 116 S. Grant St., Suite 100, Roseville, CA 95678, or by email at [email protected].

Plan to have, at minimum, your Roseville Electric account number, the charger manufacturer, model, and purchase date, and proof that the unit meets the specs. The forms allow the check to go to the account holder, a contractor, or a third party, with tax information if a contractor or third party is paid. Rebates may be taxable; amounts over $600 may be reported on Form 1099 unless an exemption applies. The forms say to allow 6–8 weeks for processing after a complete application.

Permits

Both charger rebate forms say: contact the City of Roseville’s building department at (916) 774-5332 for permit requirements. The city publishes a Residential Electric Vehicle Service Equipment electronic submittal checklist: start a pre-application in the Online Permitting Services portal and select Residential → Add to an existing home → Electrical circuit for spa or electric vehicle charger, then upload the manufacturer’s installation instructions and the EVSE checklist. That is a strong signal that a permit is the normal path; confirm with the Building Division for your project. More on timing is in what to expect from an install.

Panel replacement rebate (up to $1,000)

Separately, Roseville Electric states that “Roseville residents can receive up to a $1,000 rebate for an electrical panel replacement.” A final building permit is required. The rebate may be used for labor and material costs. Documents listed for the application include the utility account number, photo(s) of the electrical panel showing each dedicated circuit, a paid-in-full invoice, a completed and signed application, and the City of Roseville final permit.

The program page still says the panel replacement “must include circuits dedicated to the following,” then lists Level 2 EV charger, heat pump water heater, heat pump HVAC, induction cooktop, and heat pump clothes dryer. That wording remains ambiguous — it may mean all of those circuits, or any of them. The page does not say whether a panel upgrade that adds only a Level 2 EV charger circuit qualifies. It also does not say whether the panel rebate stacks with the charger rebate. The charger rebate forms say rebates may not exceed each program’s stated limits or the total cost of the project “including any additional incentives received by other entities,” which is a cap, not confirmation that the two Roseville Electric programs can be combined. Verify both the dedicated-circuit rule and stacking with Roseville Electric before you count on the money.

A service (panel) upgrade in Roseville also has a utility-approval step before the building permit. See the panel upgrade guide.

If you are in Rocklin or Lincoln

Roseville Electric rebates are for Roseville Electric customers. Rocklin and Lincoln homes are typically served by PG&E (PG&E’s own service-area list includes both cities). PG&E’s Residential EV Charging rebate offers a standard path of up to 50% of the purchase price of eligible charging equipment after installation (apply within 180 days of purchase) and an income-qualified “Rebate Plus” path of up to $2,000 for installation of an eligible charger, or up to $5,000 when a panel upgrade is included. Rebate Plus has to be applied for before a Trade Ally Network contractor purchases and installs the equipment. See the Rocklin and Lincoln pages and confirm current terms at PG&E.

PG&E also lists “Roseville” among Placer County communities in its service-area directory. City of Roseville residents are still typically Roseville Electric customers. The practical test is the utility name on your bill, especially for addresses near a city boundary.

What we are not claiming

This page is an independent summary of published program rules. It is not a rebate application, an eligibility decision, or a promise that funds remain. Roseville Electric — not this site — decides who is paid.