Eligibility Guidelines

Due to high demand and limited funding, OCVRP will be open for a short time in 2026. Vehicles must be purchased or leased August 25, 2026, through November 4, 2026, to qualify. Any vehicles purchased or leased prior to August 25, 2026, while the program was suspended, are NOT eligible to apply for Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebates. Purchases or leases made after November 4, 2026, will not be eligible for Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebates. Applicants will be placed on waitlist if rebate funds are depleted. For more information, please see the press release.

Applicant Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria to participate in the Program. All applicant eligibility requirements can be found in the OCVRP Implementation Manual. Eligibility requirements differ depending on which rebate you apply for. Applicants may apply for a Standard OR Charge Ahead Rebate. The Standard and the Charge Ahead Rebates may not be combined.

Rebate availability is dependent on program funding.

Rebate Limit

Effective May 19, 2026, individual applicants are not eligible to receive more than two rebates per person per lifetime of the program. Applicants who have already received one rebate prior to May 19, 2026, will be eligible for one additional rebate. Those who have already met their two-rebate limit will remain ineligible for an additional rebate.

Businesses, nonprofits, and Oregon State government municipal agencies can apply for a Standard Rebate for up to 10 vehicles per calendar year. Low-income service providers can apply for a Charge Ahead Rebate for up to 10 vehicles per calendar year.

Standard Rebate

Oregon Residents

The Standard Rebate provides up to $2,000 toward the purchase or lease of new, eligible electric vehicles. Standard Rebate applicants must:

  • Be an Oregon resident
  • Purchase or lease an eligible new vehicle or zero-emission motorcycle during a program open window. Original leases must be for a minimum of 24 months.
  • Register the vehicle in Oregon and retain registration for at least 24 months.
  • Apply for the Standard Rebate at the point of sale at a participating dealership or submit a post-purchase rebate application within six (6) months of the purchase or lease date.
  • Individuals are eligible for no more than two rebates per person per lifetime. Individuals who have already reached their rebate limit prior to May 19, 2026, are not eligible for additional rebates.

Organizations

Businesses, nonprofits, and Oregon State government municipal agencies can apply for a Standard Rebate for up to 10 vehicles per calendar year. To qualify for the Standard Rebate, you must:

  • Be based in Oregon or have an Oregon-based affiliate at the time the eligible vehicle is purchased or leased.
  • Purchase or lease a new eligible electric vehicle during a program open window. Original leases must be for a minimum of 24 months.
  • Register the vehicle in Oregon and retain registration for at least 24 months.
  • Submit your rebate application within six (6) months after the purchase or lease date. Standard Rebates are not offered at the point of sale for business, nonprofits and government agencies.
  • Submit annual usage data (eVMT) to DEQ for two (2) years.

Charge Ahead

The Charge Ahead Rebate provides low- to moderate-income households and low-income service providers up to $7,500 towards the purchase or lease of eligible new vehicles and up to $4,000 towards the purchase or lease of eligible used vehicles. Charge Ahead Rebate applicants must:

  • Be an Oregon resident who resides in a low- or moderate-income household. Applicants must have a household income that is less than 400% of the federal poverty guidelines.
  • Be a low-income service provider that provides health, dental, social, financial, energy conservation or other assistive services to low-income households in Oregon and is registered as a 501(c)(3).
  • Purchase or lease an eligible new or used vehicle from a dealer during a program open window. No person-to-person sales are eligible.
  • Register the vehicle in Oregon and retain registration for at least 24 months.
  • Individuals are eligible for no more than two rebates per person per lifetime. Individuals who have already reached their rebate limit prior to May 19, 2026, are not eligible for additional rebates.
  • Obtain a Charge Ahead Prequalification Voucher through DEQ's online application form if you are an Oregon resident looking to purchase or lease a new or used eligible vehicle directly at a dealership
  • Provide a Prequalification Voucher to receive the rebate at the point-of-sale at a participating dealership (Oregon residents only) or apply for a post-purchase rebate application within six (6) months of the purchase or lease date.
  • Complete and pass income verification. You must provide proof of participation in an eligible public assistance program at the time the vehicle was purchased or leased or provide a completed Household Summary Form and 4506-C Form for each member of your household at the time of vehicle purchase or lease. If you are claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return, you are not eligible for this rebate. If you have not filed your taxes for the year your vehicle was purchased or leased, additional financial documentation may be necessary. For Oregon residents who are planning to use the rebate at the dealership, you must first get prequalified through DEQ's Charge Ahead Prequalification online application form.

 

Eligible public assistance programs include:

For the purpose of OCVRP, a household is defined as an individual living alone, a family with or without children or a group of individuals who are living together as one economic unit. Household income is your adjusted gross income (AGI) on your federal Tax Return Transcript.

Use the Income Eligibility Table to determine if your household income qualifies for the Charge Ahead Rebate.

Income Table

Vehicle Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for OCVRP, your vehicle must be on the eligible vehicle list at the time of your purchase or lease.

Standard Rebate

Vehicles must meet all eligibility requirements that include, but are not limited to:

  • Be on the Standard Rebate Eligible Vehicles List.
  • Be a new eligible vehicle (see OCVRP Terms and Conditions) as indicated on the purchase or lease agreement.
  • Be purchased through a licensed vehicle dealer or an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) that does not have licensed dealerships in the state of Oregon. No person-to-person sales are eligible. No aftermarket conversions are eligible.

Charge Ahead Rebate New

New vehicles are eligible for Charge Ahead. Vehicles must meet all eligibility requirements that include, but are not limited to:

  • Be on the Charge Ahead Rebate Eligible Vehicle List.
  • Be purchased through a licensed vehicle dealer or an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) that does not have licensed dealerships in the state of Oregon. No person-to-person sales are eligible.
  • Zero-emission motorcycles are not eligible for a Charge Ahead Rebate.

Charge Ahead Rebate Used

Used vehicles are eligible for Charge Ahead. Vehicles must meet all eligibility requirements that include, but are not limited to:

  • Be on the Charge Ahead Rebate Eligible Vehicle List.
  • Used vehicles must have met eligibility requirements for the Standard Rebate at time of vehicle manufacture.
  • Be purchased through a licensed vehicle dealer or an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) that does not have licensed dealerships in the state of Oregon. No person-to-person sales are eligible.
  • Zero-emission motorcycles are not eligible for a Charge Ahead Rebate.
  • Is operable and capable of travelling at a speed of 55 miles per hour or more.
  • Has not been declared a “totaled” vehicle or a “total loss” or have a salvage title.
  • If a light-duty zero emission vehicle, is able to travel 75 miles or more using only electricity.
  • If a plug-in hybrid vehicle, able to travel at least 10 miles using only electricity and be within the 15 year/150,000 mile warranty.
  • Additionally, Charge Ahead applicants must also complete an Attestation Form confirming the applicant or a household member has not previously owned the rebated vehicle and that they plan to use it primarily for household use.

Please review the OCVRP Implementation Manual for more details on vehicle eligibility.