Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (OCVRP)

https://evrebate.oregon.gov/

Funding:

Standard Rebate

· $2,500 off a new eligible vehicle with a battery capacity of 10 kWh or more

· $1,500 off a new eligible vehicle with a battery capacity of less than 10 kWh

· $750 off an eligible new zero-emission motorcycle

Charge Ahead Rebate:

· $2,500 for Charge Ahead applicants with Date of Purchase/Lease before Jan 1, 2022.

· $5,000 for Charge Ahead applicants with Date of Purchase/Lease on/after Jan 1, 2022.

*Consumers are eligible for both rebates. Up to $7,500 total.

Dates:

Open to new applications.

Summary:

The Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (OCVRP) offers rebates to qualified Oregon residents, businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies who purchase or lease eligible zero-emission vehicles. It is not a tax credit. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) designed the Program to reduce vehicle emissions by encouraging the purchase or lease electric vehicles instead of gas vehicles. There are two (2) rebates offered through OCVRP: Standard Rebate and Charge Ahead Rebate.

Qualifying Vehicles:

· For the Standard Rebate, DEQ has a varied list of hybrid, battery electric, and zero-emission vehicle list available on the OCVRP website: https://evrebate.oregon.gov/eligible-vehicles

· For the Charge Ahead Rebate, check the DEQ’s approved list: https://www.oregon.gov/deq/FilterDocs/EV-ChargeAheadRebatevehicles.pdf

Requirements:

For Standard Rebate:

· Be an Oregon resident

· Purchase or lease an eligible vehicle or zero-emission motorcycle. Original leases must be for a minimum of 24 months.

· Register the vehicle in Oregon and retain registration for at least 24 months

· Apply for the Standard Rebate at point of sale at a Participating Dealership OR submit a post-purchase rebate application within six (6) months after the purchase or lease date.

For Charge Ahead Rebate:

· Be a low- or moderate-income household

· Be an Oregon resident (with a valid ID) or provide services to low- or moderate-income households in Oregon

· Purchase or lease a new or used battery electric or plug-in electric vehicle from a dealer (no person-to-person sales are eligible)

· Register the vehicle in Oregon, and retain registration for at least 24 months

· Provide documentation showing proof of income eligibility

*For more information on the requirements, visit https://evrebate.oregon.gov/eligibility-guidelines to verify eligibility.

Application Portal and Forms:

Login | OCVRP

Standard Rebate – Residents

Standard Rebate – Organizations Form: https://www.oregon.gov/deq/FilterDocs/evrebateapplication.pdf

Charge Ahead Rebate Form: https://www.oregon.gov/deq/FilterDocs/evrebateapplication.pdf