Incentives & Rebates

 
 

In addition to the cost savings you'll get from driving an EV, there are also tax and rebate incentives that could save you thousands of dollars on your purchase or lease:

Oregon Clean Vehicle rebate program

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s Oregon Clean Vehicle and Charge Ahead Rebate programs can save Oregonians up to $7,500 on the purchase or lease of a qualifying electric vehicle. All Oregonians can receive up to $2,500 for the purchase or lease of a qualifying new EV. Low- and moderate-income Oregonians can save an additional $5,000 on qualifying new or used EVs. Learn more and download an application on DEQ’s website. For questions about program eligibility or the application process, contact DEQ.

The Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program is not currently accepting applications because fund are depleted.

Applicants have six months from date of purchase or lease to apply for rebates. If funds are depleted sooner than expected, approved applications will go on a waiting list, to be paid once DEQ receives its next financial allotment in early spring 2025. The remaining fund balance can be tracked by visiting the Available Rebate Funding web page throughout 2024.

Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program application processing: The Center for Sustainable Energy, a third-party contractor, is processing applications. ​For inquiries regarding submitted applications, please contact oregoncvrp@energycenter.org, or 855–EVEHICLE (855–383-4425).

If you are purchasing or leasing your car from a dealer, you may be able to receive your rebate at the time of purchase. DEQ has developed an interactive map to locate dealerships with this arrangement in place. Dealerships interested in participating can find information here, including how to apply.

Federal Tax Credit

The federal Inflation Reduction Act signed into law in August 2022 made changes to federal tax credits for electric vehicles. Major changes include removing the 200,000-vehicle cap per manufacturer and replacing it with a schedule keeping the up to $7,500 tax credit available for 10 years—until December 2032. Although there are now income limits on who can claim the credit as well as pricing limits based on the vehicle type ($80,000 for vans, sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks and $55,000 for other vehicles).

The bill also created a tax credit of $4,000 or 30 percent of the vehicle price (whichever is lower) for used EVs. There are income thresholds and to be eligible, EVs cannot cost more than $25,000, and the used vehicle tax credit cannot be used more than once per vehicle, which must be sold by a dealership. Used vehicles are not subject to the same battery and component manufacturing requirements as new vehicles. It also reinstated a home EV charging station incentive; the tax credit is 30% of the costs of hardware and installation.

For more information, visit Frequently Asked Questions About the New, Previously-Owned and Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicles Credit.

One element of the new vehicle tax credit that has gained attention are requirements for sourcing supplies of minerals, locations of component processing, and workforce. To be eligible, final assembly of the vehicle must occur in North America. Note: This requirement has been delayed until March when clarifications are expected. There is also a bill introduced “the Affordable Electric Vehicles for America Act” that would establish a phase-in period for the battery sourcing and manufacturing requirements. Check back for future updates.

For more information, visit Alternative Fuels Data Center: Electric Vehicles with Final Assembly in North America .

ODOT’s Community Charging Rebates Program

The program will lower the cost of buying, installing, and maintaining Level 2 EV charging at strategic locations, particularly public parking sites, workplaces and multi-family housing.

Rebates will range from $3,500 - $6,250 per Level 2 charging port, or up to 75% of eligible costs. Eligible businesses, public entities, Tribes, and multifamily home complexes can apply.

The third round of the rebate program launched in December 2024 with $3.4 million available for eligible EV charging projects.

For more information and to sign up for email updates visit ODOT’s website.

Leasing a car instead of buying?

Research lease options from car manufacturers, which will offer special lease deals that factor in the federal tax credit. Coupled with the state's EV rebate and other potential rebates from your utility, you can really save by making the switch to electric.

Utility Rebates

Many utilities in Oregon are exploring ways they can support electric vehicle adoption, from advice on home chargers to expanding public charging networks to rebate programs. Ask your electricity provider what programs they have for EVs. Follow along with the Oregon Public Utility Commission’s work with Portland General Electric and PacifiCorp on their plans to develop charging pods in their service territory.

  • Central Electric Co-op — Customers can receive rebates of up to $50 per electric vehicle registered in the Co-op’s territory, $150 for making your home EV ready with a NEMA 14-50 outlet, and $250 for any Level 2 charger.

  • Central Lincoln PUD — Customers can receive a $250 rebate for installing a Level 2 electric vehicle charger. Residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the Central Lincoln service area are eligible.

  • City of Ashland — Users with an active account can apply for a $1,000 rebate for the registration of a qualifying new or used battery electric vehicle or $750 for a zero emission motorcycles.

  • City of Ashland — Customers can receive a $300-$600 rebate for the purchase of an eligible electric bicycle.

  • City of Ashland — Businesses can receive a $1,000 incentive for installing a Level 2 workplace charger and three additional at $500 per charger.

  • City of Forest Grove Light and Power — Customers are eligible for a $500 incentive to purchase a Level 2 charger.

  • City of Forest Grove Light and Power — Customers are eligible for a $200 incentive for purchasing your first E-bike.

  • City of Monmouth — Customers are eligible for a $250 rebate for a qualifying Level 2 charger.

  • Clatskanie PUD — Customers can receive a $250 rebate for a Level 2 EV charger.

  • Columbia River PUD — $250 rebate to residential customers who install a Level 2 EV charger.

  • Columbia River PUD — $1,000 rebate to commercial customers who install a Level 2 or Level 3 charger.

  • Consumers Power, Inc. — Members can receive a $200 rebate for installing a qualifying level 2 charger.

  • Douglas Electric Cooperative. — Commercial members can receive up to a $6,000 incentive for installing a qualifying level 2 chargers.

  • Douglas Electric Cooperative — Residential members can receive a $250-$550 incentive for a qualifying Level 2 charger.

  • Emerald PUD — Customers can receive a cash rebate of up to $200 per qualifying Wi-Fi Connected or EnergyStar Level 2 (240-volt outlet) Charger.

  • Eugene Water & Electric Board — $500 Smart Charge Rebate for residential electric customers who purchase a qualifying level 2 charger.

  • Eugene Water & Electric Board — Smart Charge Rebate for commercial electric customers who purchase a qualifying level 2 charger.

  • Eugene Water & Electric Board — $300 incentive for customers who purchase a qualifying electric bicycle.

  • Hermiston Energy Services — Customers can receive a $200 rebate for a qualifying Level 2 charger.

  • Lane Electric — Residential members can receive a $500 cash rebate for a qualifying Level 2 charger.

  • Idaho Power — Eligible business customers may apply for funding to install Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (charging stations) for electric passenger vehicles, forklifts or other transportation technology. (All funding for 2021 has been reserved.)

  • Northern Wasco County PUD — $250 Electric Vehicle Level 2 (240V) Charger Rebate for residential customers within Northern Wasco County PUD’s service territory.

  • Northern Wasco County PUD — $500 Electric Vehicle Level 2 (240V) Charger Rebate for commercial customers within Northern Wasco County PUD’s service territory.

  • Oregon Trail Electric — Residential and commercial customers can receive a rebate for qualifying Level 2 or Level 3 charger installation.

  • Pacific Power — The utility is offering up to $500, capped at 75% of total costs, for level 2 home charging equipment (up to $1,500 for income-eligible customers) as well as grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure to non-residential customers in Oregon. Grants will be awarded through cycles with the current cycle closing June 30, 2025.

  • Portland General Electric — Rebates available for Residential Home Chargers.

  • Portland General Electric — PGE partners with you to plan and build the appropriate charging infrastructure for your fleet. With a custom incentive and turnkey design and construction services, we help you save money and make it easy for you to electrify your fleet.

  • Springfield Utility Board — $500 Residential Level 2 EV charger rebate.

  • Tillamook PUD — $250 EV Charger Rebate to residential customers who install a qualifying level 2 charger.

  • Umatilla Electric Cooperative — Residential or commercial customers can receive a $200 rebate for a qualifying Level 2 charger.

Note: this list may not be comprehensive, and programs may end or re-start. Please visit the linked websites to learn more and confirm programs are active.