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Alternative Fuel Stations in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Alternative Fuel Stations in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Alternative Fuel in Rancho Santa Margarita

There are a total of 467 alternative fuel stations within a 10-mile radius of the center of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.

Electric

Target T0914 - Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca

Electric

30602 Santa Margarita Parkway Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Kohl's Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca

Electric

22215 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Hours of operation: Mon 7:00am - 9:00pm; Tue 7:00am - 9:00pm; Wed ...
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Ayres Hotel & Spa - Mission Viejo - Tesla Destination

Electric

28951 Los Alisos Blvd Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Last confirmed on: 2022-10-06

Electric

Ayres Suites - Mission Viejo - Tesla Destination

Electric

28941 Los Alisos Blvd Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Last confirmed on: 2022-10-06

Electric

Foothill Plaza

Electric

27442 Portola Parkway Suite 160 Foothil Ranch, CA 92610

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-12

Electric

Ssg 27051tc, Llc

Electric

27051 Towne Centre Drive Lake Forest, CA 92610

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Hydrogen

True Zero - Lake Forest

Hydrogen

20731 Lake Forest Dr Lake Forest, CA 92630

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2023-05-03

Electric

Mbfrchargepoint Ct4020

Electric

81 Auto Center Dr Lake Forest, CA 92610

Hours of operation: Mon 8:00am - 8:00pm; Tue 8:00am - 8:00pm; Wed ...
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Mbfrchargepoint Dc Fast Charger

Electric

81 Auto Center Dr Lake Forest, CA 92610

Hours of operation: Mon 8:00am - 8:00pm; Tue 8:00am - 8:00pm; Wed ...
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

430606: Eaves Mission Viejo

Electric

24950 Via Florecer Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Schneider Electric

Electric

26521 Rancho Parkway S Lake Forest, CA 92630

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Lake Forest Floor 1 Stall 1

Electric

100 Civic Center Dr Lake Forest, CA 92630

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Lake Forest Floor 2 Stall 1

Electric

100 Civic Center Dr Lake Forest, CA 92630

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Lake Forest Floor 1 Stall 2

Electric

100 Civic Center Dr Lake Forest, CA 92630

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Lake Forest Floor 1 Stall 0

Electric

100 Civic Center Dr Lake Forest, CA 92630

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Lake Forest Floor 2 Stall 2

Electric

100 Civic Center Dr Lake Forest, CA 92630

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Lake Forest Floor 1 Stall 3

Electric

100 Civic Center Dr Lake Forest, CA 92630

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Lake Forest Floor 2 Stall 3

Electric

100 Civic Center Dr Lake Forest, CA 92630

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Lake Forest Floor 1 Stall 4

Electric

100 Civic Center Dr Lake Forest, CA 92630

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Lake Forest Floor 2 Stall 4

Electric

100 Civic Center Dr Lake Forest, CA 92630

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Lake Forest Floor 1 Gateway

Electric

100 Civic Center Dr Lake Forest, CA 92630

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Lake Forest Floor 2 Gateway

Electric

100 Civic Center Dr Lake Forest, CA 92630

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Lake Forest Gated Stall 1

Electric

100 Civic Center Dr Lake Forest, CA 92630

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Lake Forest Admin Stall 1

Electric

100 Civic Center Dr Lake Forest, CA 92630

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Lake Forest Admin Stall 2

Electric

100 Civic Center Dr Lake Forest, CA 92630

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Evsp Walgreens Store 9843

Electric

25533 Marguerite Pkwy Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Walmart 2218 - Foothill Ranch, Ca

Electric

26502 Towne Centre Drive Foothill Ranch, CA 92610

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Avb Baker Ranch Station 5

Electric

1000 Lupine Lake Forest, CA 92610

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Avb Baker Ranch Station 4

Electric

1000 Lupine Lake Forest, CA 92610

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Avb Baker Ranch Station 3

Electric

1924 Lupine Lake Forest, CA 92610

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Avb Baker Ranch Station 2

Electric

Lupine Lake Forest, CA 92610

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Casa Loma Hoa

Electric

25809 Marguerite Pkwy Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Pacific Vista

Electric

25500 - 25550 Commercentre Drive Lake Forest, CA 92630

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-12

Electric

Circlek - Mission Veijo

Electric

26052 Marguerite Pkwy Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily

Electric

76

Electric

25172 CABOT RD LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2023-08-10

Electric

Moulton Ranch Center - Tesla Supercharger

Electric

25248 Cabot Rd Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2023-07-01

Electric

76

Electric

26282 OSO PKWY MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2023-08-10

Electric

Lfca Lfca 1

Electric

22921 Ridge Rte Dr Lake Forest, CA 92630

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Irvine Co Ofc 45 Parker Ev2

Electric

45 Parker Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Irvine Co Ofc 45 Parker Ev1

Electric

45 Parker Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Sports Center Sports Center N

Electric

30 Terrace Rd Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Sports Center Sports Center E

Electric

30 Terrace Rd Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Sports Center Sports Center W

Electric

30 Terrace Rd Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Lake Forest Village Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Electric

24301 Muirlands Boulevard Lake Forest, CA 92630

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2023-07-01

Electric

Irvine Co Ofc Btp 6cromwell 1

Electric

6 Cromwell Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Irvine Co Ofc Btp 4cromwell 2

Electric

4 Cromwell Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Irvine Co Ofc Btp 4cromwell 1

Electric

4 Cromwell Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Irvine Co Ofc 9975 Toledo 04

Electric

9975 Toledo Way Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Irvine Co Ofc 9975 Toledo 03

Electric

9975 Toledo Way Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Irvine Co Ofc 9975 Toledo 02

Electric

9975 Toledo Way Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Irvine Co Ofc 9975 Toledo 01

Electric

9975 Toledo Way Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Irvine - Blvd Station 2 - 1

Electric

9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Irvine - Blvd 1 Ada

Electric

9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Irvine - Blvd 3

Electric

9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Pur Laguna Hills

Electric

24555 Los Alisos Blvd Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Propane)

Chevron

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Propane)

23891 Bridger Rd Lake Forest, CA 92630

Hours of operation: 6am-9:30pm M-F
Last confirmed on: 2023-04-06

Electric

Quest Diagnostics - North Lot

Electric

33608 Ortega Highway San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Lh Civic Center B

Electric

24035 El Toro Rd Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Lh Civic Center A

Electric

24035 El Toro Rd Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Towneplace Suites By Marriott Irvine Lake Forest

Electric

23150 Lake Center Dr Lake Forest, CA 92630

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2022-06-14

Electric

Cu Rinker Hsc 5

Electric

9501 Jeronimo Rd Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Ca-missionviejo-crownvalley

Electric

26940 Crown Valley Pkwy Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Hours of operation: Mon 5:00am - 10:59pm; Tue 5:00am - 10:59pm; Wed ...
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Ca-missionviejo-crownvalley Dcfc

Electric

26940 Crown Valley Pkwy Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Hours of operation: Mon 5:00am - 10:59pm; Tue 5:00am - 10:59pm; Wed ...
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Cu Rinker Hsc 1

Electric

9401 Jeronimo Rd Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Cu Rinker Hsc 2

Electric

9401 Jeronimo Rd Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Cu Rinker Hsc 3

Electric

9401 Jeronimo Rd Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Cu Rinker Hsc 4

Electric

9401 Jeronimo Rd Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Phs Stations Phs 4

Electric

1001 Cadence Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Phs Stations Phs 3

Electric

1001 Cadence Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Phs Stations Phs 2 (ada)

Electric

1001 Cadence Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Phs Stations Phs 1(v-ada)

Electric

1001 Cadence Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Springhill Suites By Marriott Irvine Lake Forest

Electric

23632 Rockfield Blvd Lake Forest, CA 92630

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2022-06-14

Electric

New Horizon School And Community Center

Electric

10 Marconi Irvine, CA 92618

Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Simpson Chevrolet Service Center

Electric

21 Auto Center Dr Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2022-06-14

Electric

Kaleidoscope - Tesla Supercharger

Electric

27741 Crown Valley Parkway Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2023-07-01

Electric

Kia Of Irvine

Electric

45 Oldfield Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2022-06-14

Electric

Normreeveshonda Norm Reeves Fc

Electric

16 Auto Center Dr Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: Mon 7:00am - 9:00pm; Tue 7:00am - 9:00pm; Wed ...
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

The Shops At Missions Viejo - Tesla Supercharger

Electric

555 The Shops at Mission Viejo Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2023-07-01

Electric

Shops At Mission Viejo

Electric

555 Shops Blvd. Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

The Shops At Mission Viejo

Electric

555 The Shops At Mission Viejo Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-12

Electric

23046 Avenida Spectrum1

Electric

23046 Avenida De La Carlota Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

23046 Avenida Spectrum2

Electric

23046 Avenida De La Carlota Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Tuttle-click Ford

Electric

43 Auto Center Dr Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2022-06-14

Electric

Bng Station 4

Electric

27665 Forbes Rd Floor 2 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Bng Station 2

Electric

27665 Forbes Rd Floor 2 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Bng Station 3

Electric

27665 Forbes Rd Floor 2 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Tc Hyundai Shop Station

Electric

38 Auto Center Dr Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Tuttle-click Hyundai

Electric

38 Center Dr Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2022-06-14

Electric

Nissan Of Irvine

Electric

32 Auto Center Dr Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: Dealership business hours
Last confirmed on: 2024-02-12

Electric

Saddleback Coll Single P West

Electric

28000 Marguerite Pkwy Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Saddleback Coll Single P East

Electric

28000 Marguerite Pkwy Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Saddleback Coll Dual P East

Electric

28000 Marguerite Pkwy Lot 5B Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Saddleback Coll Parking Lot A5

Electric

28000 Marguerite Pkwy Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Bln Station 1

Electric

26033 Cape Dr Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Bln Station 2

Electric

26033 Cape Dr Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Saddleback Coll Parking Lot A5

Electric

28000 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

City Hall Pl City Hall Pl

Electric

24264 El Toro Rd Laguna Woods, CA 92637

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Laguna Niguel Metrolink 1

Electric

28200 Forbes Rd Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Hours of operation: Mon 12:00am - 12:00am; Tue 12:00am - 12:00am; Wed ...
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Laguna Niguel Metrolink 2

Electric

28200 Forbes Rd Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Hours of operation: Mon 12:00am - 12:00am; Tue 12:00am - 12:00am; Wed ...
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13

Electric

Irvine Co Ofc Ap 15251 01

Electric

15251 Alton Pkwy Irvine, CA 92618

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-13


Above is a complete list of alternative fuel locations in or near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA: biodiesel; compressed natural gas (CNG); ethanol (E85); electric; hydrogen; liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (propane) & more.


Alternative Fuel Tax Incentives and Credits in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA


Tax incentives and/or other rebates, credits, incentives or related initiaves for drivers of alternative fuel vehicles or for other uses of alternative fuel in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.


Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Rate Reduction - SMUD

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) offers a discounted rate to residential customers for electricity used to charge EVs. For more information, see the SMUD Rate Details website.


Alternative Fuel Tax

The excise tax imposed on compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), and propane used to operate a vehicle can be paid through an annual flat rate sticker tax based on the following vehicle weights:

Unladen Weight Fee
All passenger cars and other vehicles 4,000 pounds (lbs.) or less $36
More than 4,000 lbs. but less than 8,001 lbs. $72
More than 8,000 lbs. but less than 12,001 lbs. $120
12,001 lbs. or more $168

Alternatively, owners and operators may pay an excise tax on CNG of $0.0887 per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) measured at standard pressure and temperature, $0.1017 for each diesel gallon equivalent (DGE) of LNG, and $0.06 per gallon of propane. One GGE is equal to 126.67 cubic feet or 5.66 lbs. of CNG and one DGE is equal to 6.06 lbs. of LNG. The excise tax on ethanol and methanol fuel blends containing up to 15% gasoline or diesel fuel is one-half the tax on gasoline and diesel prescribed by California Revenue and Taxation Code section 8651.

(Reference California Revenue and Taxation Code 8651-8651.8 and California Business and Professions Code 13404 and 13470)


High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) and High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lane Exemption

Compressed natural gas, hydrogen, electric, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles meeting specified California and federal emissions standards and affixed with a California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Clean Air Vehicle sticker may use HOV lanes regardless of the number of occupants in the vehicle. Orange stickers expire January 1, 2024; blue stickers expire January 1, 2025; and yellow and green stickers expire September 30, 2025.

Residents with an annual income at or below 80% of California’s median income level may participate in the Income-Based CAV (IB-CAV) Decal Program, which allows used vehicles with previously issued CAV decals to retain eligibility for a CAV decal. IB-CAV decals are valid through January 1, 2024. Additional requirements apply.

Vehicles originally issued white, green, purple, or red decals are no longer eligible to participate in this program. Vehicles with stickers are also eligible for reduced rates on or exemptions from toll charges imposed on HOT lanes. For more information and restrictions, including a list of qualifying vehicles and additional eligibility requirements, see the California Air Resources Board Carpool Stickers website.

(Reference California Vehicle Code 5205.5 and 21655.9)


Low-Speed Electric Vehicle (EV) Access to Roadways

A low-speed EV, also known as a neighborhood electric vehicle, is defined as a motor vehicle with four wheels, a gross vehicle weight rating of 3,000 pounds or less, and capable of achieving a minimum speed of 20 miles per hour (mph) and a maximum speed of 25 mph. Low-speed EVs are subject to all provisions applicable to a motor vehicle and must meet federal safety standards established in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section 571.500. Drivers of low-speed EVs must comply with all provisions applicable to drivers of motor vehicles. The operator of a low-speed EV may not operate the vehicle on any roadway with a posted speed limit greater than 35 mph except to cross a roadway at an intersection.

(Reference California Vehicle Code 385.5 and 21250-21266)


Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Rate Reduction - SCE

Southern California Edison (SCE) offers a discounted electricity rate to customers that own or lease an EV. Two rate schedules are available for EV charging during on- and off-peak hours. For more information, see the SCE EV Plans website.


Alternative Fuel and Vehicle Incentives

The California Energy Commission (CEC) administers the Clean Transportation Program (Program) to provide financial incentives for businesses, vehicle and technology manufacturers, workforce training partners, fleet owners, consumers, and academic institutions with the goal of developing and deploying alternative and renewable fuels and advanced transportation technologies. Funding areas include:

  • Electric vehicles and charging infrastructure;
  • Hydrogen vehicles and refueling infrastructure;
  • Medium- and heavy-duty zero emission vehicles;
  • Natural gas vehicles and refueling infrastructure;
  • Biofuels; and,
  • Workforce development.
The CEC must prepare and adopt an annual Investment Plan for the Program to establish funding priorities and opportunities that reflect program goals and to describe how program funding will complement other public and private investments. For more information, see the Program website.

(Reference California Health and Safety Code 44272 - 44273 and California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Chapter 8.1)


Electric Vehicle (EV) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Rate Reduction - PG&E

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) offers discounted residential time-of-use rates for electricity used to charge EVs during off-peak hours. Discounted rates are also available for CNG or uncompressed natural gas used in vehicle home fueling appliances. For more information, see the PG&E EV Rate Plans and CNG for Vehicles websites.


Alternative Fuel and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Retrofit Regulations

Converting a vehicle to operate on an alternative fuel in lieu of the original gasoline or diesel fuel is prohibited unless the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has evaluated and certified the retrofit system. CARB will issue certification to the manufacturer of the system in the form of an Executive Order once the manufacturer demonstrates compliance with the emissions, warranty, and durability requirements. A manufacturer is defined as a person or company who manufactures or assembles an alternative fuel retrofit system for sale in California; this definition does not include individuals wishing to convert vehicles for personal use. Individuals interested in converting their vehicles to operate on an alternative fuel must ensure that the alternative fuel retrofit systems used for their vehicles have been CARB certified. For more information, see the CARB Alternative Fuel Retrofit Systems website.

A hybrid electric vehicle that is Model Year 2000 or newer and is a passenger car, light-duty truck, or medium-duty vehicle may be converted to incorporate off-vehicle charging capability if the manufacturer demonstrates compliance with emissions, warranty, and durability requirements. CARB issues certification to the manufacturer and the vehicle must meet California emissions standards for the model year of the original vehicle.

(Reference California Code of Regulations Title 13, Section 2030-2032 and California Vehicle Code 27156)


Electric Vehicle (EV) Time-Of-Use (TOU) Rate - SDG&E

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) offers three EV TOU rates to residential customers. For more information, including eligibility requirements and rate details, see the SDG&E EV Plans website.


Plug-In Hybrid and Zero Emission Light-Duty Vehicle Rebates

The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) offers rebates for the purchase or lease of qualified vehicles. Qualified vehicles include light-duty electric vehicles (EVs), fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved or certified. The rebate amounts are up to $4,500 for FCEVs, $2,000 for EVs, $1,000 for PHEVs, and $750 for zero emission motorcycles. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis to California residents who purchase or lease new eligible vehicles. Residents of San Diego County may be eligible for a preapproved rebate through the CVRP Rebate Now pilot. Manufacturers must apply to CARB to have their vehicles included in the CVRP.

Individuals are eligible for the rebate based on gross annual income, as stated on the individual’s federal tax return. Individuals with a gross annual income below the following thresholds are eligible for all rebates except those that apply to FCEVs:

  • $135,000 for single filers
  • $175,000 for head-of-household filers
  • $200,000 for joint filers

Increased rebate amounts are available for individuals with low and moderate household incomes of less than or equal to 400% of the federal poverty level. CARB must provide outreach to low-income households and communities to raise awareness about CVRP.

For more information, including information on income verification, a list of eligible vehicles, and instructions on how to apply, see the CVRP website.

(Reference California Health and Safety Code 44274 and 44258)


More information about Rancho Santa Margarita

Rancho Santa Margarita Facts

The city of Rancho Santa Margarita (CA) in Orange County has an estimated population of 47,853.

Alternative Fuel Stations in CA

Alternative Fuel Stations in Rancho Santa Margarita

There are currently at least 467 alternative fuel stations in or near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (10-mile radius).

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The Department of Energy (DOE) recognizes natural gas (compressed or liquefied) as an alternative fuel.

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