Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program
Administered by Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
You can get a cash rebate when you purchase or lease a new or used electric vehicle in Oregon. The standard rebate is $1,500–$2,500 depending on battery size (with no income requirement), while the Charge Ahead rebate offers $7,500 for new EVs or $5,000 for used EVs if your household income is below 400% of the federal poverty guideline. You have six months after purchase or lease to apply, and the vehicle must be registered in Oregon for at least 24 months—apply on the Oregon DEQ website once you meet these requirements.
You can sell EVs and plug-in hybrids to Oregon customers eligible for rebates, but vehicles must be purchased or leased through your dealership or as an OEM vehicle (no person-to-person sales). The program covers new and used battery EVs and plug-in hybrids with original base MSRP under $50,000, plus zero-emission motorcycles. If you're a business, nonprofit, or government agency, you're limited to 10 rebates per calendar year and must provide annual usage data to DEQ for three years. Rebate amounts are $1,500–$2,500 (standard) or $5,000–$7,500 (Charge Ahead for income-qualified buyers).
The Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program reopened May 22, 2025, and will issue a 30-day notice before closing; applicants have six months from purchase/lease to apply. Eligible vehicles include new and used battery EVs and plug-in hybrids (MSRP under $50,000) and zero-emission motorcycles. Standard rebates require vehicle registration in Oregon for 24 months with no income test; Charge Ahead rebates require household income below 400% of federal poverty guidelines and serve low-to-moderate-income residents and nonprofits. Once funding depletes, eligible applicants join a waitlist. Businesses, nonprofits, and governments are capped at 10 rebates per year and must submit three years of usage data to DEQ.
Program details
- Program ID
- 22224
- Last updated
- 5/30/2025
Eligibility
- Sectors
- commercial industrial local government nonprofit residential state government federal government low income residential
- Technologies
- passenger electric vehicles plug-in electric hybrid vehicles
Program summary
*The program reopened on May 22, 2025. Vehicles must be purchased/leased during this on or after this date; a 30-day notice will be given before the program closes. Applicants have six months from the date of purchase/lease to apply for rebates. Once funds are depleted, eligible applicants will be put on a waitlist. Low- and moderate-income households can prequalify for the Charge Ahead rebate by completing this application.
The Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program offers cash rebates for drivers in Oregon who purchase or lease electric vehicles. This program consists of three options, namely the standard rebate, charge ahead rebate, and the standard rebate + the charge ahead rebate. Rebate availability is dependent on program funding at the time of vehicle purchase or lease.
To be eligible, vehicles must be purchased or leased from a certified vehicle dealer or an original equipment manufacturer, no person-to-person sales are allowed. Rebate recipients must register the vehicle in Oregon and retain registration for at least 24 months. Businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies are limited to 10 rebates per calendar year and must submit annual usage data to DEQ for three years.
Standard rebate:
The Standard rebate is offered to residents, businesses, non-profits, and government agencies with no income requirement. Eligible vehicles include new battery EVs and plug-in hybrid EV with a base MSRP under $50,000, as well as new zero-emission motorcycles. The rebate is $750 for a zero-emission motorcycle, $1,500 for a battery under 10 kWh, and $2,500 for a battery of 10 kWh or more.
Charge Ahead rebate:
The Charge Ahead rebate is offered to residents and nonprofits that are low- to moderate-income service providers. Applicant’s income must be below 400% of the federal poverty guideline and is based upon the applicant’s household size (applicants may check their eligibility here). Eligible vehicles include new or used battery EVs and plug-in hybrid EV with an original base MSRP under $50,000. The rebate is $5,000 for used EVs and $7,500 for new EVs.
Contact & resources
- Contact email
- oregoncvrp@energycenter.org
- Additional resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.
