Save Up to $3,500 With California’s MyFirstEV Program

California's MyFirstEV program gives qualifying first-time zero-emission vehicle buyers and lessees up to $3,500 in point-of-sale savings toward an eligible new ZEV. Honda's participation began in September 2026, giving California drivers another reason to consider the all-electric Honda Prologue for their first EV.

At El Cerrito Honda, we turn that incentive into a clearer vehicle decision. We help you choose the right Prologue, confirm the exact vehicle and transaction, compare trim levels and charging needs, value your trade, and see how the applicable savings affect the complete purchase or lease.

You leave the comparison knowing more than the size of the rebate. You understand which Prologue fits your life and how the numbers come together around that vehicle.

Blue Honda Prologue overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge in the San Francisco Bay Area

MyFirstEV at a Glance

$3,500

Up to $3,500 toward a qualifying new zero-emission vehicle.

Point-of-Sale Savings

Qualifying savings are incorporated directly into the dealership transaction.

From Vehicle Choice to Final Numbers

How MyFirstEV Works With Your Prologue Purchase

We bring the vehicle, incentive, trade, and financing or lease structure into one process so you can judge the complete transaction instead of evaluating each piece separately.

01

Choose Your Prologue

We narrow the lineup around your mileage, charging access, drivetrain preferences, comfort priorities, and budget.

02

Confirm MyFirstEV

We verify your eligibility and the exact Prologue against current vehicle, transaction, MSRP, and program-funding requirements.

03

Add Your Trade

We evaluate your current vehicle so you can see how trade value or equity works alongside the qualifying incentive.

04

Review the Full Deal

We explain how the vehicle, incentive, trade, financing or lease terms, and amount due come together before you decide.

Meet the Prologue

Why the Honda Prologue Works So Well as a First EV

The Honda Prologue gives you a familiar SUV format while changing the way you power your daily driving. You get a spacious two-row cabin, useful electric range, home and public charging flexibility, Google built-in technology, and available all-wheel drive.

Those advantages become more meaningful when we put them against your real East Bay routine. A commute between El Cerrito and Berkeley looks different from regular drives into Oakland, bridge crossings, street parking, school schedules, or longer weekend trips through Northern California.

We use those details to determine how much range you need, how charging fits your week, and which Prologue configuration gives you the equipment that actually improves your ownership experience.

Prologue EV Highlights

Up to 308 Miles of EPA-Estimated Range

Front-wheel-drive EX and Touring configurations deliver the highest estimated range in the lineup.

DC Fast Charging

Fast-charging capability supports longer trips when you need to add range away from home.

Level 2 Home Charging

Charge while the vehicle is parked overnight and build charging into your normal routine.

Available All-Wheel Drive

AWD is available on EX and Touring and standard on the Elite trim.

Honda Prologue dashboard and touchscreen with a San Francisco Bay Area bridge visible through the windshield

EX • Touring • Elite

Start With the Prologue Trim That Matches Your Priorities

You do not need to memorize every feature before you shop. Start with the role each Prologue trim plays, then use our complete trim guide to compare the details that matter to you.

We narrow the choice around the things you will notice every day: driving range, drivetrain, cabin comfort, technology, and how much you want to put into the vehicle itself.

Range & Value

Prologue EX

Start with EX when strong range, useful everyday technology, comfort, and the ability to choose front-wheel drive or AWD are your priorities.

Comfort & Technology

Prologue Touring

Look toward Touring when you want the long-range foundation of the Prologue with a richer cabin and additional comfort, audio, and convenience upgrades.

Premium AWD

Prologue Elite

Elite sits at the top of the lineup for drivers prioritizing standard dual-motor AWD, premium comfort, and the fullest Prologue equipment package.

Charging at Home & on the Road

Make Charging Fit the Way You Already Drive

The MyFirstEV incentive changes the purchase math. Charging determines how naturally the Prologue fits into your week. We work through both before you make the decision.

For many Prologue owners, Level 2 home charging becomes the foundation of everyday EV ownership. The vehicle charges while it would already be parked, while DC fast charging adds flexibility when a longer trip takes you outside your normal routine.

Honda Prologue connected to an electric vehicle charging cable

Your Daily Mileage

We compare your normal weekly driving with the Prologue's available range so you understand how often charging becomes part of your routine.

Your Parking Situation

Where the vehicle spends the night matters. We discuss your home, apartment, workplace, or public-charging access before recommending a setup.

Your Longer Trips

We look beyond the commute to your regular Bay Area and Northern California travel so your charging plan accounts for the driving you actually do.

Frequently Asked Questions

California MyFirstEV & Honda Prologue FAQs

Get answers about California's MyFirstEV incentive, Honda Prologue eligibility, leasing, choosing a trim level, and how we put the complete EV purchase together at El Cerrito Honda.

Why Shop El Cerrito Honda?

A Local Honda Dealer That Stays With You

You get more than a Prologue and an incentive. You get a local team built around making the purchase clearer and the ownership experience easier.

50+ Years. Family-Owned. Independent.
Shop with a longtime local dealership instead of another corporate dealer group.

Relationship-Driven, Not Transaction-Driven.
We build the vehicle, trade, incentive, and payment around what works for you.

Your One-Stop Honda Shop.
Buy here, service here, and keep one Honda team behind you throughout ownership.

How much is the California MyFirstEV incentive? ▼
Qualifying Californians purchasing or leasing their first zero-emission vehicle can receive up to $3,500 toward an eligible new ZEV. The qualifying savings are incorporated into the dealership transaction rather than arriving as a reimbursement after the purchase.
Does the Honda Prologue qualify for MyFirstEV? ▼
Yes. The Honda Prologue is a battery-electric zero-emission vehicle, and eligible Prologue configurations can qualify when the customer, exact vehicle, MSRP, transaction, manufacturer, and available-funding requirements are satisfied. We verify the specific Prologue you are considering before applying the incentive to the transaction.
Who is considered a first-time ZEV shopper for MyFirstEV? ▼
The program focuses on your first zero-emission vehicle rather than your first automobile of any kind. We review the current customer requirements with you as part of confirming MyFirstEV eligibility for your Prologue purchase or lease.
Can I lease a Honda Prologue with MyFirstEV? ▼
Yes. MyFirstEV includes qualifying purchases and leases of a California resident's first zero-emission vehicle. We review the specific Prologue and lease structure against current program requirements, then show you how the qualifying incentive fits into the complete lease transaction.
How do I choose between Honda Prologue EX, Touring, and Elite? ▼
Start with the differences that affect everyday ownership: range, drivetrain, comfort, technology, and budget. EX provides a strong range-and-value starting point, Touring adds more premium comfort and technology, and Elite puts standard dual-motor AWD and the fullest equipment package at the top of the lineup. Our 2026 Honda Prologue trim guide goes deeper into all three.
Can MyFirstEV work with other available EV incentives? ▼
MyFirstEV can be combined with other eligible incentive programs when those program rules allow it. We review the current offers available for your exact Prologue and transaction so you can see the complete savings picture rather than evaluating one advertised incentive by itself.

Find Your Honda Prologue at El Cerrito Honda

MyFirstEV creates a valuable opportunity to make your first electric Honda more accessible. We make sure you also leave with the right range, trim, charging plan, transaction structure, and support for the way you actually drive.

Visit us at 11755 San Pablo Ave. in El Cerrito to compare available Prologue models. We work with drivers from El Cerrito, Berkeley, Richmond, Oakland, and communities throughout the East Bay.

California MyFirstEV Resources

For current statewide program information, visit the California Air Resources Board MyFirstEV page.

You can also read California's announcement naming Honda as a MyFirstEV participating automaker.

MyFirstEV incentive amounts, vehicle requirements, customer eligibility, manufacturer participation, eligible configurations, MSRP limits, program funding, stacking rules, and other requirements are subject to current program rules and availability. Confirm eligibility of the exact vehicle and transaction before purchase or lease. EPA range estimates are for comparison purposes only. Actual range varies based on vehicle configuration, battery condition, weather, temperature, driving habits, terrain, load, climate-control use, charging practices, and other conditions. Vehicle inventory, pricing, offers, trade values, financing, and availability are subject to change.