Comparing the Standard and Charge Ahead Rebates

Applicants may apply for a Standard OR Charge Ahead Rebate. The Standard and the Charge Ahead Rebates may not be combined. 

All vehicles must be purchased or leased while the program is open to be eligible for the rebate. Any vehicles purchased or leased while the program is on suspension are not eligible to apply for the rebate. 2026 Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program open dates will be announced in summer 2026. Please continue to check the OCVRP website. 

Vehicles must be purchased or leased from a certified vehicle dealer OR an original equipment manufacturer. No person-to-person sales allowed. 

All rebated vehicles must be operable, capable of travelling at a speed of 55 mph or more, not been declared a totaled vehicle or have a salvage title and if a battery electric vehicle, able to travel 75 miles or more using only electricity and if a plug-in hybrid, able to travel at least 10 miles using only electricity and be within the 15 year/150,000 mile warranty the required 24 months an applicant must maintain ownership and Oregon registration.

Rebate recipients must register the vehicle in Oregon and retain registration for at least 24 months. 

Individuals are limited to a total of two (2) rebates and cannot receive any additional rebates. If an individual has already received two (2) or more rebates, they are not eligible for any additional rebates.

Businesses, nonprofits and government agencies are limited to 10 rebates per calendar year and must submit annual usage data to DEQ for three (3) years. ​