Charge Ready Program

Our Charge Ready programs assist business and property owners with deploying the infrastructure and equipment necessary to support electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at their locations. This program helps by providing financial incentives, infrastructure, and technical support to facilitate the installation and maintenance of EV charging stations. With greater ease and affordability, our business customers can now meet the growing demand for clean energy charging options from their customers, employees, communities, and/or tenants.

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If you think Charge Ready may benefit your business or organization, start your online application today.

Do you have more questions about Charge Ready? We’re here to help. Feel free to email us at chargeready@sce.com.

Charge Ready Programs Frequently Asked Questions

Charge Ready Programs FAQ

How will I know how many and what kind of charging stations my business or organization needs?

We provide the expertise of our Transportation Electrification (TE) Advisory Services to all Charge Ready participants. Our TE Advisory Services representatives work to provide vital education, awareness, and support. This support includes the sharing of EV Readiness Studies to provide detailed insight to help you make the best decisions for your specific situation. Get more information about TE Advisory Services.

Will SCE help me install EV charging equipment?

We provide end-to-end EV charging installation for participants of the Charge Ready Turn-Key Installation. Turn-Key Installation is exclusively available to multi-family housing property sites located in top quartile Disadvantaged Communities (DACs) as defined by CalEPA. The Turn-Key Installation program is not currently accepting applications. For all other Charge Ready program options, the participant is responsible for selection, purchase, and installation of the charging equipment.

All charging equipment installed under the Charging Infrastructure and Rebate, Small Site Rebate, and New Construction Rebate programs must be selected from SCE’s Approved Product List (APL). Rebates for these programs are issued after approved applicants complete the successful installation of the EV charging stations and submit the required documentation.

After the charging stations are installed, who owns and operates them?

The details of EV charging station ownership vary between Charge Ready programs and the choices of the participants. Charging Infrastructure and Rebate, DCFC Rebate, Small Site Rebate, and New Construction Rebate Program participants all retain direct ownership and operation of installed EV charging stations.

With Turn-Key Installation SCE will own, operate, and maintain the installed EV charging stations. This program is only available to multi-family properties in top quartile disadvantaged communities DACs as defined by CalEPA.

I already bought EV charging station equipment to install on my property. May I still apply?

The Charge Ready Program requirements require participants to purchase their EV charging station equipment after their application has been approved by SCE. Equipment purchase date should be post application approval date. If you’ve already purchased EV charging station equipment to install on your property, you will not qualify to participate in the Charge Ready programs. Additionally, only equipment that meets certain functional, technical, and safety requirements qualify for use under the program’s guidelines. Only equipment approved by SCE and published on our Approved Product List (APL) qualifies for installation and rebate.

In addition to the equipment itself, your property must meet the specific prerequisites depending on the specific Charge Ready program.

If your property is eligible for any of the Charge Ready programs, and you would like further assistance, please contact us at chargeready@sce.com. One of our team members will reach out to discuss your plans and help to determine your next steps.

Do I control user access to EV chargers if they are located on my property?

Yes. With one exception discussed below, EV charging equipment installed as part of our Charge Ready programs is owned and operated by the site host participant. Business and property owners have the final say on how their EV charging equipment is utilized and are responsible for paying the related monthly energy cost.

Within the Charge Ready Turn-Key Installation program, SCE purchases and maintains the EV charging stations. Participants will still be able to set charging station pricing and are responsible for paying the related monthly energy costs.