California: 12,000 buyers used EV rebates of up to $3,500

Nearly 12,000 first-time buyers have used California's MyFirstEV rebates since August: $3,500 off new EVs up to $50,000 and $1,750 off used ones up to $25,000. The state's $135.5 million contribution is matched by automakers, creating a pool above $270 million. California projects it needs 478,000 public charging ports by 2030 and has 224,438, about 47%.

• Rebate is $3,500 for new EVs up to $50,000, $1,750 for used up to $25,000
• Program pool exceeds $270 million with automaker matching funds
• Tesla exhausted its allocation in just five days
• State needs 478,000 charging ports by 2030; 224,438 available (47%)