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Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program

The Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program will reopen on Aug. 25 and run through Nov. 4, 2026. Vehicles must be purchased or leased during that time. Rebates will be suspended as of Nov. 5, 2026. Any vehicles purchased or leased while the program is suspended are NOT eligible to apply for Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebates. Income-eligible applicants can apply for Charge Ahead Prequalification now, in advance of the program reopening. For more information, please see the program's press release.


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About the Electric Vehicle Program

On Aug. 18, 2017, Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed HB 2017 which, among many other transportation investments, establishes a program to provide rebates to Oregonians who purchase certain types of electric vehicles (including plug-in hybrid electric vehicles) and other qualifying zero-emissions vehicles. This program was designed by the Oregon Legislature to encourage higher adoption of ZEVs, reducing air pollution and advancing progress toward the state's greenhouse gas reduction goals. 
 
In May 2018, the Zero-Emission and Electric Vehicle Rebate rules were adopted by the Environmental Quality Commission, DEQ's policy and rulemaking board. This established the program's requirements. 
 
In December 2018, DEQ began issuing rebates. Participation in the program has steadily grown since its inception, with over 33,000 rebates issued as of April 2, 2025. Rebate availability is dependent on program funding at the time of vehicle purchase or lease. Visit the Available Rebate Funding page before your purchase or lease to confirm rebate availability. DEQ receives 45% of the state's Vehicle Privilege Tax or at least $12 million per year for the program. It does not have a sunset date. 

Contact

For more information or if you require a paper rebate application, please contact the Center for Sustainable Energy at oregoncvrp@energycenter.org, or 855–383-4425.

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