Requirements for Charge Ahead Applicants

To qualify for the rebate, you must:

• Be a low- or moderate-income household or a nonprofit, low-income service provider.
• Be an Oregon resident (with a valid ID) or provide services to low-income households in Oregon
• Purchase or lease a new or used electric vehicle from April 3 through June 3, 2024. Vehicles purchased or leased either before April 3, 2024, or on or after June 4, 2024, are not eligible to apply for the rebate.
• Vehicle must be purchased or leased from a certified vehicle dealer OR an original equipment manufacturer. No person-to-person sales allowed.
• Register the vehicle in Oregon, and retain registration for at least 24 months.
• Individuals must provide documentation showing proof of income eligibility. 
• Nonprofit organizations must be:
• Able to attest to being a low-income service provider.
• Be a registered 501©(3) nonprofit organization 
• Submit your rebate application within six months after the purchase or lease date.

What income documentation is required?

The income documentation required will depend on the method of verification:

For Charge Ahead Prequalification (for purchase or lease of new eligible vehicles at a participating dealer), applicants will need to provide one of the following:

• Proof of current enrollment in an income-qualified program (see list below); or
• Information from filed and accepted Oregon state tax returns from the last two years

For Charge Ahead applications submitted post-purchase or lease, The Center for Sustainable Energy, our third-party administrator, will provide links to the documents required during the online application process. This will include the following:

• Household summary form
• Income verification documents:
  
• IRS Form 4506-T, or
• Proof of current enrollment in an approved Public Assistance Program (see list below)

Approved income-qualified programs include:

• Oregon Health Plan/Medicaid
  
• SNAP: EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) Card
  
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  
• Free and Reduced-Price Lunch
  
• HUD Housing Choice Voucher
  
• LIHEAP (Home Energy Assistance)
  
• Employment Related Daycare
  
• Woman Infants and Children (WIC)
  
• Trimet reduced fare program for low-income rider
  
• Individual Development Account (IDA) holder 
  

How can I find out if I meet the income limits?

Click on the Income Eligibility Calculator web page where you can reference the table providing the maximum household income for your household size. 

Can I apply for both rebates?

Yes, if you purchase or lease a new battery electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, you can also apply for the Standard Rebate while applying for your Charge Ahead Rebate. If you meet all the requirements, you can receive a total rebate up to $7,500.