EV Policies:

The Oregon Energy Strategy identifies electrification as a key pathway to achieve state clean energy targets and objectives at the lowest economywide cost. Oregon is a Section 177 state, allowing it to adopt California vehicle emission standards. The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission adopted the Advanced Clean Cars II rule, requiring 100 percent of new light-duty vehicle sales to be zero emission by model year 2035 with phased annual targets beginning in MY 2026. (OAR Chapter 340, Division 257) The Commission also adopted the Advanced Clean Trucks Rule and Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Omnibus Rule in November 2021. In June 2025, DEQ issued limited enforcement discretion on the ACC II MY 2026 ZEV sales requirement and on ACT requirements for MY 2025 and 2026; reporting, labeling, and warranty obligations remain in effect.

DEQ administers the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program, which offers standard rebates for residents and additional low-income rebates for low- and moderate-income Oregonians. (HB 2017, 2017; HB 2165, 2021) The program is currently funded using EPA Climate Equity and Resilience Through Action (CERTA) funding. DEQ also provides funding for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles through the Zero-Emission Rebates for Oregon Fleets program. (HB 3409, 2023)

The Oregon Department of Transportation tracks EV registration data, and ODOE uses this data to report progress on state EV goals and effects on state greenhouse gas emissions in the Biennial Zero Emission Vehicle Report.