Program eligibility:
Income-eligible Oregon residents and nonprofits that qualify as, and can attest to, being low-income service providers.
Vehicle eligibility
Purchase or lease of:
Eligible new or used battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles with an original base MSRP under $50,000
All eligible vehicles for the Charge Ahead Rebate can be found on the Eligible Vehicle List.
Vehicle must be primarily used by household members and may not have been previously owned or leased by the applicant or a household member
Income eligibility:
Income must be at or below 400% of the federal poverty guideline and based on the applicant's household size.
To see if you meet the income requirements, please visit the Charge Ahead Income Eligibility 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.
Rebate amounts:
Used PHEVs: $2,500, or no more than the total vehicle purchase price*
Used BEVs: Up to $4,000, or no more than 30% of the total vehicle purchase price*, with a minimum of $2,500. For vehicles under $2,500, the rebate cannot exceed the purchase price.
New PHEVs: $5,000
New BEVs: $7,500
Application deadline:
You may apply online for a rebate after you have purchased or leased the vehicle. All applications must be submitted within six months after the purchase or lease date purchase or lease.
How to apply:
Please note: A prequalification voucher must be used at a participating dealer to receive the rebate at the time of sale or lease for new or used eligible vehicles.
*Total vehicle purchase price: The base price of the vehicle and all additional features and packages. This includes, but is not limited to, battery upgrades, autonomous upgrades, wheel and tire packages, paint options and audio and infotainment systems). It does not include any Original Equipment Manufacturer or dealership discounts, applicable taxes, title, license or registration fees, vehicle pre-order or ordering fees, document processing fees, or additional maintenance, warranty or repair packages purchased from the dealership.