Voucher Incentives
Voucher Amounts:
Equipment | Description | Base Voucher Amounts |
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On- and Off-Road Terminal Tractor | New Battery-Electric Tractor | $120,000 |
Battery-Electric Conversion Kit | $100,000 | |
Fuel Cell (New or Conversion) | Up to $200,000 | |
Truck- and Trailer-Mounted TRU | New Truck-Mounted TRU | Up to $50,000 |
New Trailer-Mounted TRU | Up to $65,000 | |
Large Forklift | New 8,001-12,000 lbs. lift capacity | Up to $15,000 |
New 12,001-20,000 lbs. lift capacity | Up to $20,000 | |
New 20,001-33,000 lbs. lift capacity | Up to $90,000 | |
New > 33,000 lbs. lift capacity | Up to $500,000 | |
Container-Handling Equipment (New or Conversion) | > 33,000 lbs. capacity | Up to $500,000 |
Airport Cargo Loader (New or Conversion) | 10,000-20,000 lbs. capacity | Up to $50,000 |
> 20,000 lbs capacity | Up to $100,000 | |
Wide-body Aircraft Tug (New or Conversion) | Lead Acid | Up to $80,000 |
Lithium-ion or Fuel Cell | Up to $200,000 | |
Railcar Movers and Switcher Locomotives | 20,000-35,000 lbf tractive effort | Up to $225,000 |
> 35,000 lbf tractive effort | Up to $500,000 | |
Mobile Power Unit (MPU) and Ground Power Unit (GPU) | Battery-electric (lithium-ion only) | $400/kWh up to $300,000 total |
Fuel Cell | Up to $300,000 | |
Mobile Shore-Power Cable Management System | 6.6 kV minimum; Land-Side Only | Up to $500,000 |
Agriculture | New Equipment or Conversion Kit | Up to $500,000 |
Construction | New Equipment or Conversion Kit | Up to $500,000 |
Harbor Craft | New Equipment or Conversion Kit | Up to $500,000 |
DAC Enhancement:
Equipment deployed in disadvantaged and low-income communities (DAC) is eligible for a 10% enhancement of the equipment’s base voucher amount.
Visit CARB’s Auction Proceeds Disadvantaged Communities page to see if you qualify for a DAC Enhancement at https://oehha.ca.gov/calenviroscreen/report/calenviroscreen-40.
Small Business Enhancement:
Small businesses are eligible for a 15% enhancement of the equipment’s base voucher amount. Your business qualifies as a small business if it meets the definition in Government Code Section 14837 (d) (1) (A); a small business is defined as “having an annual revenue less than $15 million per year and 100 employees or less.”
Infrastructure Enhancement:
Equipment | Description | Base Voucher Amount |
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On- and Off-Road Terminal Tractor, Container-Handling Equipment, Airport Cargo Loader, Wide-body Aircraft Tug, Harbor Craft, Agriculture*, Construction, Railcar Movers, Switcher Locomotives, MPUs and GPUs | Charging < 50 kW | $3,000 |
Charging ≥ 50 kW | $30,000 | |
Hydrogen Fueling | $30,000 | |
* Extra Battery | $400/kW up to $30,000 | |
Truck- and Trailer-mounted TRUs** | Charging | $3,000 |
Hydrogen Fueling | $9,000 | |
Large Forklift (≥ 8,001 lb lift capacity) | Charging < 50 kW | $3,000 |
Charging ≥ 50 kW and ≤ 20,000 Pound Lift Capacity | $3,000 | |
Charging ≥ 50 kW and > 20,000 Pound Lift Capacity | $30,000 | |
Hydrogen Fueling | $30,000 | |
Mobile Shore-Power Cable Management System | Infrastructure Enhancement | Not Applicable |
** Up to three units per trailer-mounted battery-electric TRU funded through CORE (based on facility justification) |
Other California Incentives for Off-Road Equipment and Infrastructure
- Use the Advanced Vehicle Technology and Infrastructure Funding Finder Tool to search for programs that could help fund your next zero-emission purchase in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
I would like to purchase CORE-approved equipment; how do I apply for a voucher? Equipment users do not apply for CORE vouchers. CORE-approved dealers are responsible for securing CORE voucher funding through the online Voucher Processing Center. A purchaser should connect with a CORE-approved dealer to acquire their equipment, and the dealer will receive the voucher. If you have a trusted dealer relationship or already have a piece of equipment in mind, connect us with your dealer, and we can help them become CORE-approved.
Does the size of the fleet matter? No, fleet size does not matter. Requirements and eligibility do not differ based on the size of the fleet.
Can I apply for more than one voucher? Yes.
I represent a dealership. How do I apply for a voucher? Dealers must be approved to submit voucher requests on behalf of purchasers. Dealers or manufacturers who sell CORE-eligible equipment should contact [email protected] to begin the approval process. Further instructions can be found here.
I am a previously approved dealer; are my credentials still valid? A VPC account may be deactivated if a dealer has not logged in for more than a year. If you believe your VPC login has been deactivated, please reach out to [email protected].
I’m having trouble accessing the Voucher Processing Center, what should I do? You should reach out to [email protected]. A VPC account may be deactivated if a dealer has not logged in for more than a year. We can help you restore access.
What documents are required throughout the voucher-request and redemption processes? To submit a voucher request, an approved dealer must submit a Purchase Order that reflects CORE funding. Government entities may submit a letter of intent in lieu of a purchase order. Begin the voucher-request process by contacting the Voucher Processing Center at [email protected].
My co-worker is CORE-eligible. Can I use their Voucher Processing Center login? No, you cannot.
Is equipment that is delivered/titled/paid for prior to a voucher request submittal eligible for funding? No.
Are demo equipment purchases eligible for funding? No.
How does a vehicle become CORE-eligible? Vehicle eligibility is administered by the California Air Resources Board. Learn more HERE.
Is funding available for retrofitting? Yes, conversions of certain equipment are eligible through CORE.
Implementation Manuals
CORE Heavy-Duty Workgroup – February 9, 2023
CORE Implementation Workgroup Meeting – April 27, 2023