Program eligibility: Oregon residents and nonprofits that qualify as, and can attest to, being low-income service providers.
Vehicle eligibility: New or used battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles with an original base MSRP under $50,000.
Income eligibility: Income must be below 400% of the federal poverty guideline and based upon the applicant's household size.
To see if you meet the income requirements, please use the
Income Eligibility Calculator web page.
Individual Charge Ahead applicants must provide documentation showing proof of income eligibility. This can be done prior to the purchase or lease by completing the
Charge Ahead Prequalification Application, or post-purchase or lease by applying online. Please note, prequalification vouchers must be used at a participating dealer and at the time of sale or lease for new or used eligible vehicles.
To apply post-purchase or lease, apply online.
Rebate amount: $5,000 for new or used eligible vehicles
Application deadline
Applications must be submitted within six months after the purchase or lease date.
How to apply
- Individuals and low-income service providers – Apply online.
- Dealers – Apply online with an applicant's Prequalification Voucher.