“I had been thinking about an EV for years, but it was not financially realistic until DCAP came along,” says Joshua. “That $10,500 grant made all the difference.”
Joshua bought a 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV with just over 12,000 miles. “It is perfect, low mileage, great tech, and I can charge it at home overnight. I do not miss paying $5 a gallon for gas in California.”
He is also using community solar through his local electric co-op, making his charging even greener. “It feels good knowing the electricity I am using is renewable.” His 4-year-old son is equally enthusiastic. “He calls it the electric car. He is always excited to ride in it.”
He started the process in November and ended with his purchase in May. “There is a lot of paperwork, and you need patience, but it is worth every bit of effort for the financial assistance you get,” Joshua says. He credits his DCAP representative, Ben, for making it manageable. “Ben was extremely helpful. He walked me through everything.”
Joshua also appreciated the required financial literacy classes through his credit union.
“They taught me things about loans and interest rates that I will use for the rest of my life.” The EV has already made a difference in his daily life. “It is saving me money, it is fun to drive, and I like technology. I just plug it in at night and it is ready to go in the morning. It is so simple.”
For anyone on the fence, his advice is clear. “If you qualify, go for it. The help is there, and the benefits, financial, environmental, and just the daily convenience are real.”