South Coast AQMD Replace Your Ride
by South Coast Air Quality Management District
Up to $12,000 to replace a qualifying older vehicle, or choose an e-bike or transit-card alternative.
Potential cash benefit
Up to $12,000
One-time
What you can get
Up to $12,000 toward a qualifying replacement vehicle, e-bike, or transit alternative
Up to $12,000 in potential benefit
Published range: not stated to $12,000
Qualified applicants who live in the South Coast AQMD jurisdiction and meet the program’s income and older-vehicle rules can receive up to $12,000 to replace that vehicle with a newer cleaner vehicle, including a plug-in hybrid, battery-electric, or fuel-cell vehicle. Instead of a replacement car, an applicant may choose an e-bike or an alternative public-transportation charge card. This site cannot evaluate air-district boundaries, so jurisdiction stays an unmodeled required condition and is not stored as county or ZIP geography. Apply through the official Replace Your Ride site.
Overview
Up to $12,000 to replace a qualifying older vehicle, or choose an e-bike or transit-card alternative.
Who may qualify
Not every requirement is listed here. Confirm the full rules with the program administrator.
Location / service area
Service area needs to be confirmed
How to apply
Use the official application or program page. Confirm current instructions with the administrator before you apply.
Preapproval required
Important things to know
Last verified: Sep 7, 2026 · Confidence: High
Official sources
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