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    Utility Make-Ready · SDG&E

    SDG&E Power Your Drive: Free Infrastructure for San Diego EV Chargers

    SDG&E's Power Your Drive program covers 100% of utility-side electrical infrastructure and provides equipment rebates for workplace, multifamily, fleet, and public EV chargers across San Diego County.

    Quick Answer

    SDG&E Power Your Drive pays 100% of utility-side make-ready costs and provides equipment rebates for commercial EV chargers in San Diego County. Workplaces, fleets, multifamily, and public sites all qualify.

    Category

    Utility

    Max Award

    100% of make-ready + significant equipment rebates

    Funding Type

    Utility infrastructure + rebate

    Timeline

    9–18 months from application to energization

    Administrator: San Diego Gas & ElectricStatus: Open — multiple solicitations annually

    Program Overview

    SDG&E's Power Your Drive program is the San Diego County equivalent of SCE Charge Ready and PG&E EV Charge Network. It eliminates the make-ready cost barrier for commercial EV charger projects across SDG&E's 4,100-square-mile service territory.

    The program runs in distinct tracks for workplaces, multifamily dwellings, fleets, and public/destination sites. Each track has its own equipment rebate schedule and DAC bonuses.

    Combined with the federal 30C tax credit, CALeVIP rebates, and SDAPCD/SCAQMD incentives, San Diego property owners regularly stack incentives covering 80%+ of total project cost.

    Funding Details

    Make-ready infrastructure100% covered by SDG&E
    L2 equipment rebateUp to 50% of charger cost
    DCFC equipment rebateTier-based, up to $40K per charger
    DAC bonusEnhanced rebates in disadvantaged communities
    Tribal/low-income MUDUp to 100% equipment rebate

    Eligibility

    • Property in SDG&E service territory
    • Eligible site type (workplace, MUD, fleet, public)
    • SDG&E-approved equipment
    • Networked charging required
    • 10-year operating commitment
    • Site control documentation

    Best For

    San Diego workplaces · Fleet depots · Multifamily housing · Schools · Public sites

    How to Apply for SDG&E Power Your Drive

    Estimated timeline: 9–18 months from application to energization

    1. 1

      Verify SDG&E service territory

      Confirm your property is served by SDG&E (not a municipal utility) at sdge.com.

    2. 2

      Identify the right track

      Choose between Power Your Drive for Workplaces, Multifamily, Fleets, or Public/Destination based on your property type.

    3. 3

      Submit application via SDG&E portal

      Complete the program-specific application with site address, equipment selection, and project narrative.

    4. 4

      Site assessment and engineering

      SDG&E performs site walk and electrical capacity study to scope make-ready infrastructure at no cost.

    5. 5

      Execute participation agreement and SDG&E construction

      Sign the program agreement. SDG&E builds utility-side infrastructure (transformers, conduit, panels).

    6. 6

      Install chargers, commission, claim rebates

      Procure approved equipment, install with qualified contractor, commission, and submit final paperwork for equipment rebates.

    Stacking with Other Programs

    SDG&E Power Your Drive stacks with 30C, CALeVIP (when San Diego region rounds are open), SDAPCD air district programs, and LCFS credits. The make-ready coverage is the foundation of any San Diego commercial EV project.

    Common Mistakes That Disqualify Applications

    • Starting electrical work before SDG&E completes its design
    • Choosing equipment outside the SDG&E approved list
    • Missing networking requirements for public sites
    • Failing to coordinate CALeVIP timing with SDG&E energization

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    Related Incentive Programs

    Federal

    NEVI

    Up to 80% of project costs (typically $1M–$2.5M per site)

    State

    CALeVIP

    Up to $80,000 per DC fast charger; up to $7,500 per Level 2 port

    Federal

    30C Tax Credit

    30% of equipment cost, up to $100,000 per single charging port

    Utility

    SCE Charge Ready

    100% of make-ready electrical infrastructure (typically $50K–$200K per site)

    Utility

    PG&E EV Charge Network

    100% of make-ready costs + per-port rebates up to $9,500

    Air District

    SCAQMD

    Up to $80,000 per DC fast charger; $5,000 per Level 2 port