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The Zero-Emission Assurance Project (ZAP)

Sector: Energy Storage • Location: California, United States

Source: Jalopnik

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A California state program designed to assist owners of used electric vehicles (EVs) with failed battery or fuel cell components not covered by warranty. The program covers up to $7,500 in repairs and subsidizes the purchase of a new EV up to $10,000 if the battery cannot be salvaged. It applies to used EVs purchased through specific California programs and requires diagnostic approval.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Energy Storage, Hydrogen, Automotive, Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Location
California, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Jalopnik

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The project “The Zero-Emission Assurance Project (ZAP)” is an infrastructure initiative in the Energy Storage sector, located in California, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Jalopnik.

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A California state program designed to assist owners of used electric vehicles (EVs) with failed battery or fuel cell components not covered by warranty. The program covers up to $7,500 in repairs and subsidizes the purchase of a new EV up to $10,000 if the battery cannot be salvaged. It applies to used EVs purchased through specific California programs and requires diagnostic approval.

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Transportation

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United States of America (USA)

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California

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Energy Storage, Hydrogen, Automotive, Electric Vehicles (EVs)

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2026-04-11

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