Earlier this week the California Air Resources Board announced they would start  taking rebate applications for their Agricultural UTV Rebate
Project which targets electric UTVs for agricultural operations.  Eligible vehicles will qualify for a rebate of 15% of MSRP up to $2,500.  Manufacturers currently with models eligible for rebates include Bad Boy Enterprises, Barefoot Motors, Polaris Industries, John Deere and ZAP.  Rebates for models on the eligible list range from $825 to $1,950.

To receive a rebate the purchaser must be classified as a California agricultural operation.  The statewide program is being administered by the San Joquin Valley Air Pollution Control District and has nearly $1 million available for rebates.   Rebates  are given on a first come first serve basis and there is no limit on the number of vehicles for which a purchaser can receive a rebate.  Only new vehicles qualify.

A rough calculation, assuming an average rebate of around $1,600 per vehicle, means over 600 vehicles will be covered by the program.  This would represent a sizable share of the electric UTV market.   Learn more:  Valleyair.org