Electric Vehicle Offers & Information
Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program
The Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (OCVRP) offers rebates for Oregon drivers who purchase or lease electric vehicles. It is not a tax credit. DEQ designed the Program to reduce vehicle emissions by encouraging the purchase or lease electric vehicles instead of gas vehicles. Eligibility requirements differ depending on which rebate you apply for.
- Vehicles must meet program eligibility requirements
- Residential and Commercial options available
- Additional restrictions apply, see program website for details
Incentive Information
New electric vehicles with a base MSRP under $50,000
• $2,500 off a new eligible vehicle with a battery capacity of 10 kWh or more
• $1,500 off a new eligible vehicle with a battery capacity of less than 10 kWh
• $750 off an eligible new zero-emission motorcycle
Charge Ahead Rebate (Household income requirements apply, see program website)
New or used electric vehicles with an original base MSRP under $50,000
• $2,500 for Charge Ahead applicants with Date of Purchase/Lease before Jan 1, 2022.
• $5,000 for Charge Ahead applicants with Date of Purchase/Lease on/after Jan 1, 2022.
Standard and Charge Ahead Rebates can be combined for up to $7,500 toward the purchase or lease of a new eligible vehicle.
UPDATE: Electric Vehicle Federal Tax Credit up to $7,500
The Inflation Reduction Act introduces a number of significant changes to the tax credit for new electric vehicles (section 30D). These changes will phase in over time. Effective immediately after enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act (after August 16, 2022), the tax credit is only available for qualifying electric vehicles for which final assembly occurred in North America. Further changes to the eligibility rules began in 2023.
Overall, the reforms in the Inflation Reduction Act mean that the tax credit for electric vehicles will evolve considerably over the coming months and years.
Separately, starting in 2023, the Inflation Reduction Act also establishes tax credits for pre-owned clean vehicles (section 25E) and for commercial clean vehicles (section 45W). Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service will release more information on all the clean vehicle credits in the coming months.
Information about vehicles purchased in 2022 and before or for vehicles purchased in 2023 and after.
- Source: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, August 16, 2022
- Consult your tax adviser to make sure you qualify
- Max tax credit $7,500
- Restrictions apply, subject to change without notice
Incentive Information
UPDATE: EV Charging Equipment Federal Tax Credit up to $1,000
Consumers who purchase qualified residential charging equipment may receive a tax credit of 30% of the cost, up to $1,000.
- Consult a tax professional to see if your installation qualifies
- Visit IRS website for additional information