EV Policies:

Oregon is a California ZEV state, and has adopted CA’s LEV, ZEV, and Advanced Clean Trucks rules. It supports the adoption of EVs through the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s Clean Vehicle and Charge Ahead rebates. The Clean Vehicle rebate is up to $2500 towards the purchase cost of a qualifying new EV and can be combined with the Charge Ahead rebate that is available for low-income Oregonians. The Charge Ahead rebate is up to $5000 toward the purchase of a new or used EV, and when combined with the Clean Vehicle rebate allows for up to $7500 off the cost of the EV. Where auto dealerships sign up for the program, both rebates can be taken off the cost of the vehicle prior to purchase, reducing the overall initial cost burden.