Fast Charge California Project (FCCP) Window 3 (CALeVIP) is sponsored by California Energy Commission. This window of the Fast Charge California Project offers incentives for publicly available DC fast chargers with a minimum output of 150kW.

Fast Charge California Project | CALeVIP Fast Charge California Project Application Window: August 5, 2025 – January 29, 2026 Up to $100,000 per Charging Port The incentive has been issued, and charger installations are fully complete and operational. The application has been awarded incentive funding and is in planning or construction phases. Incentives are issued when installations are completed, and chargers are operational.

Funding will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to ready-to-build projects (issued permit and final utility service design). Fast Charge California Project 1 provides incentives for purchasing and installing eligible direct current (DC) fast chargers. Incentives are available for project sites across California.

Incentives can cover up to 100% of total approved costs, capped at $100,000 per charging port . J3400 will now be an eligible connector for incentives. Applications must have a minimum of 50% CCS connectors installed per site in order to be eligible for incentive funding.

Eligible sites must be available to the public . Disadvantaged communities (DACs) and low-income communities (LICs) are NOT REQUIRED , but DAC/LIC and tribal applications that meet ready-to-build requirements will be prioritized. DC Fast Charger Incentive Amounts Incentives for eligible equipment may equal up to 100% of the project’s total approved costs subject to the incentive caps listed.

Total approved costs may include equipment, installation, planning, engineering, etc. See the Eligible Costs section for full details. Guaranteed Output per Charging Port $55,000 per charging port $100,000 per charging port Applicant & Site Eligibility How to Apply Resource Guide Download all Fast Charge California Project resources from the the Document Library Need help with your application?

Email us with your questions Get free Application Assistance resources Quick Tips for Getting Started Watch these videos to find out how to successfully prepare and apply for the incentive. Introduction to the Fast Charge California Project Watch these videos to find out how to successfully prepare and apply for the incentive.

EV Charging Opportunity Finder Use this interactive map to see where EVs and EV charging currently exist and to determine the best locations to install new chargers. Ready-to-build projects in tribal, disadvantaged and low-income communities will be prioritized.

Requirements & Additional Information To view all project details and requirements, please read the Implementation Manual Applicant Eligibility Requirements Eligible applicants must: Be a site owner or their authorized agent (such as a property manager, EV service provider or contractor) with a Site Verification Form submitted at the time of application.

Be (or represent) a business, sole proprietorship, nonprofit organization or a public or government entity that is either based in California or operates as a California-based affiliate or be a California Native American tribe listed with the Native American Heritage Commission.

Note: Any threatened or actual legal action against the applicant organization cannot impact the completion or operation of the proposed installation or disbursement of the reserved funds. No Incentive Recipient may receive more than 35 percent (35%) of the total available project funding available for FCCP-1. No Incentive Recipient may have more than a cumulative total of 50 active applications/projects open across CALeVIP 1.

0, CALeVIP 2. 0 and Communities in Charge. Subsidiaries and other organizations associated with one another may be grouped as a single Incentive Recipient at CEC/CSE’s sole and absolute discretion.

“Ready-to-Build” Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for funding, Fast Charge California Project 1 (FCCP-1) applications must be considered ready-to-build (Tier 1*), meeting the requirements described in the Implementation Manual.

An application is considered ready-to-build only if the following documentation is submitted with the application: Issued permit(s) from relevant authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) AND Final Utility Service Design OR official letter from the utility stating no new or upgraded service is required.

Applications with incomplete Final Utility Service Design and/or issued permit are not considered ready-to-build and are ineligible for funding through the Fast Charge California Project 1. See the Implementation Manual for more details. *"Ready-to-Build" requirements align with those associated with Tier 1, as defined in previous Golden State Priority Project application windows.

Tier 2, 3 and 4 applications are not eligible for FCCP-1. Read the interactive timeline below to view the application process step by step. Confirm your site is eligible.

Complete required elements of site design. Obtain relevant permits and Final Utility Service Design. Prepare and upload required documents.

Submit incentive application during the application window. Receive notice of funds reserved. Provide a copy of equipment order within 90 days.

Complete installation using the Construction Progress Tracker (CPT). Schedule inspections and required utility installations. Schedule energization and commissioning of chargers.

Submit final documents for incentive disbursement. Receive your incentive payment via check or ACH. The Fast Charge California Project 1 will begin accepting applications on August 5, 2025, at 9:00 a.

m. PT. The application window will remain open until January 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.

m. PT. No new applications will be accepted after the funding window closes.

Applications that meet all eligibility requirements will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, except for applications within disadvantaged communities (DACs), low-income communities (LICs) or tribal lands. These applications will be given priority and automatically moved to the top of the funding queue.

During the application window, applicants will be able to do the following in the application portal: Provide information on the online application form about the incentive recipient, site, equipment being installed and network provider selected. Save, edit and finalize online application form. Contact CSE for assistance verifying that the correct documents have been prepared and completed correctly.

Upload required documents once finalized. Note that once uploaded, a document cannot be corrected, so please do not upload a document until it is ready for submission. After completing all the required information and documentation, applicants can submit their application.

All applications must be submitted prior to the closing of the application window and only one application per site will receive funding. Note: Individuals without computer or internet access can begin the application process by contacting CSE by telephone at 510-519-8123.

Incentive funding will be reserved in queue order for all eligible applications, or until all the funding allocated for the application window is reserved, whichever occurs first. In the event of oversubscription, any remaining eligible applications in the queue will remain on a waitlist for up to 165 days after the close of the application window and processed if any additional funds become available.

Once the application is processed and funds are reserved, applicants have 450 days to complete the proposed installation and provide all supporting documentation. Once all documents required to receive incentives are reviewed and approved, incentive funds will be issued within 15 calendar days of notice of application approval. /sites/default/files/docs/fast-charge-california-project/fccp-implementation-manual.

pdf /sites/default/files/docs/fast-charge-california-project/FCCP1_Implementation_Manual_FINAL. pdf Site Eligibility Requirements Eligible site types include: City/County/Privately owned parking lots or garages Police of sheriff stations See pages 16 and 17 of the Implementation Manual for more information on eligible site types.

Additional site requirements: Sites must be well-lit, secure and in compliance with all federal, state and municipal laws, ordinances, rules, codes, standards and regulations. Sites must be publicly available 24 hours per day, 365 days a year.

Sites with a parking lot or parking garage primary site use are exempt from these requirements as long as the chargers remain accessible to the public at least 18 hours a day, seven days a week, excluding holidays. Chargers cannot have any time restrictions for availability to the public.

Chargers must not be located behind a fence or in a gated parking lot such that the general public is unable to access or is deterred from accessing the charger. Sites must have existing paved surface Sites must have existing site use and paved surface/parking. Sites cannot install chargers on unpaved parking spaces or be affiliated with any new construction on the site.

Note to Applicants: Each installation site is only eligible for one (1) CALeVIP 2. 0 incentive project . Installation Requirements All installations must be in existing structures or facilities and involve negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.

For example, a charging hub installation will only be allowed if the work to develop or expand an existing site (including any new paving, structures, or facilities) is completed before the incentive application is submitted. All charger installations must surpass any relevant EV-ready minimum installation requirements by authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), such as local planning departments.

Applicants must obtain any required permits and comply with all applicable federal, state and municipal laws, rules, codes and regulations. Per CA Public Utilities Code 740. 20, the installation of EV chargers must be completed by Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) certified electricians .

If the electric vehicle charging supports a charging port supplying 25 kW or more, at least 25% of the total electricians working on the crew, always during work hours, must hold EVITP certification. One member of each crew may be both the contractor and the EVITP-certified electrician. For more information on becoming EVITP certified, visit evitp.

org or contact info@evitp. org . Applicants must also sign and submit an EVITP Requirements Affidavit .

Be new equipment, installed for first time. Use Combined Charging System (CCS) connectors and/or J3400 connectors. Applications must have a minimum of 50% of CCS connectors installed per site to be eligible for incentive funding.

CCS and/or J3400 adapters that are fully integrated into the charger such that they cannot be removed from the site will be considered as an additional connector are eligible for incentives as well. CHAdeMO connectors may be installed but will not be considered when determining the maximum incentive amount for the installation.

Be networked, meeting the following criteria: Equipment must be networked via wi-fi, ethernet, or cellular connection (4G and above), which is defined as a charger connected to a backend network operations center, which at a minimum enables remote diagnostics, remote start, utilization data collection, and “over-the-air" updates. Applicants must purchase a networking agreement for at least 6 years (eligible toward total project cost).

Be capable of at least a 150 kW guaranteed power output at each charging port when all charging ports are in use, unless enrolled in a utility power management program. Not require a subscription or membership for the EVSE to dispense energy. Comply with all relevant laws and regulations pertaining to payment accessibility.

Be ISO-15118 Hardware Ready via self-attestation on the product specification sheet which includes: Powerline carrier (PLC) based high-level communication as specified in ISO 15118-3. Secure management and storage of keys and certificates. Transport Layer Security (TLS) version 1.

2; additional support for TLS 1. 3 or subsequent versions recommended to prepare for future updates to the ISO 15118 standard. Remotely receiving updates to activate or enable ISO 15118 use cases.

Connection to a back-end network. Be certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Program (NRTL) to either UL 2202 or UL 9741. Be type certified by the California Type Evaluation Program (CTEP).

Type certifications by the National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) are acceptable if the model is certified to a 0. 0001 kWh display resolution. Be ENERGY STAR ® certified and displayed on the ENERGY STAR ® product finder page.

Chargers designated as out of scope are exempt from this requirement at the CEC's discretion. For more information, please contact evcharging@energycenter. org .

Be certified to OCPP 2. 0. 1 by the Open Charge Alliance, which, at minimum, includes: OCPP 2.

0. 1 Advanced Security Profile Comply with all applicable state requirements for publicly available charging stations. For guidance on some of the major EV charging station regulations in California, please refer to the Guide to California Regulations for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.

Be registered on the Eligible Equipment Dashboard . To list eligible equipment, manufacturers must submit a completed online equipment form to CSE through the EV Charger Eligibility Portal . For questions, contact evcharging@energycenter.

org . View All Eligible Equipment Charging station minimums and limits: Minimum of 4 charging ports capable of a 150-kW guaranteed output. Applicants will be able to receive incentives for a maximum of 20 charging ports per application.

Additional charging ports and connectors may be installed on a site and will count toward the total project cost used to calculate the final incentive amount. However, the incentive cap will be determined based on the charging ports meeting the above requirements.

Network Provider Requirements All Network Providers must submit an intake form for CSE to review compliance with minimum requirements and begin the data sharing agreement process. All Network Providers must meet the following requirements to participate in the Fast Charge California Project 1: Provide networking services for EV charging stations.

Be capable of processing payments through a toll-free number option and initiating a charging session remotely. Have a signed data sharing agreement in place with CSE. Be capable of obtaining and providing the charging session data identified in each network provider’s data sharing agreement using 15-minute intervals.

All data fields are confirmed on the EVSP Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) between CSE and the EVSP. All data fields included in the DSA are confirmed by the CEC data team prior to DSA executions. Provide the required data on at least a quarterly basis.

Implement a mechanism to transfer the required data to CSE with a format and frequency that is acceptable to CSE and CEC. Comply with all regulations resulting from AB 2061 legislation. Demand management equipment.

Design, planning, and engineering costs incurred after the date the Implementation Manual is posted. Equipment includes EVSE, transformer, switchgear, panels, advanced energy storage, card reader systems, all-inclusive solar EV charging systems. Equipment rentals (i.e., tractors, forklifts).

Extended warranties with terms and conditions of warranty listed. Installation costs (labor and materials, including project management costs). Required ADA upgrades to site due to EVSE project, but not to include or cover upgrades of existing ADA non-compliance.

Utility service change orders. Note: To remain eligible for incentives, construction cannot begin prior to July 8, 2025. FCCP-1 funding cannot be stacked/combined with other incentive funding to complete a Proposed Installation.

If the Site is an active application with FCCP-1, the site cannot participate in any other EVSE incentive funding programs. Both the Applicant and the Incentive Recipient are prohibited from using the benefits of any other programs, including direct incentives or other benefits to pay any costs associated with Proposed Installations. Prohibited stacking includes, but is not limited to the following: Other CEC funding sources.

Investor-owned utility EV charger programs. For example: Southern California Edison Charge Ready 2 Publicly owned utilities programs. Examples include: Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Charger Rebate Program Sacramento Municipal Utility District programs Burbank Water and Power programs Air district programs.

Examples include: Bay Area Air Quality Management District programs San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District programs Community choice aggregator (CCA) charger rebate programs.

For example: Peninsula Clean Energy programs The following list of funding/incentives shall be the only exceptions allowable for FCCP installations regarding the stacking rule: Revenue from Low Carbon Fuel Standards program (LCFS), though the application form will include one or more questions to collect information on planned LCFS designation.

Federal funding, including federal tax credits and incentives, but not any federal funds administered by CEC such as the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program. Utility Tariff Rule 29 & 45. Local governments can use local, state or federal funding for eligible costs as long as they are not participating in an EV incentive or rebate program.

Funding from alternate sources is permissible and may be applied to expenses associated with the installation of additional ports exceeding the stated port maximum.

Funding for technical education assistance or in-kind support is allowable as long as funds are not utilized for incentivizing equipment or installation costs Applicants must provide the following documentation in the CALeVIP application portal before CSE can issue a final incentive payment. Required forms and sample supporting documentation can be found in the Document Library .

Required within the application window stage: Completed Site Verification Form (SVF) from the FCCP Document Library . Copy of the Final Utility Service Design OR an official letter from the utility stating that no new or upgraded utility service is necessary.

Copy of the Issued Permit OR a letter on official AHJ letterhead stating the AHJ is a self-permitting agency and that the EV charger project at the installation site will follow all municipal laws, rules, codes and regulations. Required within the checkpoint milestone stage (90 days from funds reserved): Copy of the equipment order for the charging equipment and switchgear directly from the vendor.

Required within the final verification stage: Installation Progress Questionnaire EVITP Requirements Affidavit Invoice Form (including all project costs) Copy of paid design/engineering invoice(s) Copy of paid equipment invoice(s) Copy of paid installation invoice(s) Network Agreement Acknowledgement Form Copy of final inspection card, including inspector sign-off At least two photographs of installed and operational chargers Proof of submission of station information to the Alternative Fuels Data Center station locator tool Review the Invoicing Procedures & Sample Supporting Documents resource guide for a breakdown of required invoicing documents.

For a full list of all project definitions, please see pages 5-13 of the Implementation Manual. Applicant: The individual or entity designated by the Incentive Recipient as the Applicant on the Application. Charging Port: A DC Fast Charger “energy access point” that may be shared by one or more connectors attached to the DC Fast Charger.

The number of charging ports on a DC Fast Charger determines how many connectors can simultaneously output power into an electric vehicle. For purposes of FCCP-1, only charging ports capable of at least a 150-kW Guaranteed Output are considered “Charging Ports. ” Any DC Fast Charger port not capable of at least a 150-kW Guaranteed Output are not “Charging Ports” under FCCP-1 and are not eligible for funding.

Checkpoint Milestone Stage: An Applicant has ninety (90) days after the Funds Reserved Date to upload proof of the order for the Installation Site’s charging equipment and switchgear, Issued Permit, and Final Utility Service Design. Collaborator: An individual added by an Applicant to an Application who can act on the Applicant’s behalf as provided for in these FCCP-1 Terms and Conditions.

Disadvantaged Communities (DACs): A disadvantaged community census tract, as defined by the California Climate Investments Priority Populations Map: DAC/LIC/Tribal Applications: Applications in which one hundred percent (100%) of all DC Fast Chargers in the Proposed Installation are in a DAC, LIC, or on Tribal Land.

DAC/LIC/Tribal Priority Rule: All DAC/LIC/Tribal Applications shall be given processing priority over all other Applications received on or after the Receipt Date of the DAC/LIC/Tribal Application. DC Fast Charger (DCFC): A device that provides direct current to support charging at high power with inputs of 480+ volts and output power ranges of 20 kW to over 350 kW.

Final Utility Service Design: The final design of the new or upgraded utility service being provided to the Installation Site for the Proposed Installation. To qualify to be classified as the Final Utility Service Design, the design must be approved by both the utility and the Applicant and indicate that the service will meet or exceed the Minimum Site Output Capacity.

FCCP-1 Implementation Manual: The document detailing the FCCP-1 rules, eligibility guidelines, applicant requirements, and project definitions. Incentive Recipient: The individual or entity identified in the Application as the individual or entity applying to receive the Incentive Payment to reimburse Eligible Costs submitted by an Applicant in connection with a Proposed Installation.

The term “Applicant Organization,” as used in the GSPP shall have no meaning in the FCCP-1 and is superseded and replaced by the definitions contained in these FCCP-1 Terms and Conditions. Issued Permit: The permit(s) provided by the AHJ indicating that the Proposed Installation’s design meets the AHJ’s requirements and complies with all laws, rules, codes, and regulations.

Some installations with solar and/or ESS may require permits from multiple AHJs. Low-income Community (LIC): A low-income community census tract, as defined by the California Climate Investments Priority Populations Map. Tier 1 Application: An Application with both a Final Utility Service Design and Issued Permit on the Receipt Date.

Thank you for your interest in FCCP-1. For further information on FCCP-1 and the full list of definitions, please view the Implementation Manual in the Document Library.