Program Overview
The Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (OCVRP) offers rebates for Oregon drivers who purchase or lease electric vehicles. Unlike tax credits, OCVRP offers a rebate at the point of sale or after purchase for eligible electric vehicles. How to apply.
This initiative, overseen by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), aims to reduce vehicle emissions and promote the adoption of electric vehicles across the state.
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.
The Standard Rebate
The Standard Rebate provides up to $2,000 toward the purchase or lease of a new, eligible vehicle.
- All Oregon residents, businesses, nonprofits and government agencies are eligible to receive a Standard Rebate. There are no income requirements for the Standard Rebate.
- Oregon residents can apply for the Standard Rebate at the point of sale at a participating dealership or apply post-purchase using the online application.
- Businesses, nonprofits and government agencies cannot receive a rebate at the point of sale and can only apply post-purchase using the online application.
- Individuals are limited to a total of two (2) rebates from 2018 through the lifetime of the program. Businesses are limited to 10 rebates per year.
The Charge Ahead Rebate
The Charge Ahead Rebate provides low- to moderate-income households and low-income service providers up to $7,500 toward the purchase or lease of an eligible new and up to $4,000 toward the purchase or lease of an eligible used vehicle. To see if you meet the income requirements, please use the Charge Ahead Rebate: Income Eligibility page.
- Oregon residents can apply for the Charge Ahead Rebate for new or used vehicles at the point of sale at a participating dealership, or apply post-purchase using the online application.
- To apply the Charge Ahead rebate at the point of sale, applicants must provide the dealer with a Charge Ahead prequalification voucher. Applicants can qualify for a Charge Ahead Rebate by being enrolled in an income qualifying program or by having their income verified to ensure it meets the Charge Ahead rebate requirements. Applicants can apply for a prequalification voucher through the online Charge Ahead Prequalification application.
- Low-income service providers can only apply for Charge Ahead post-purchase through the online application
- The Charge Ahead used rebate amount depends on the purchase price of the vehicle. See the rebate calculator to determine the rebate amount.
- Individuals are limited to a total of two rebates from 2018 through the lifetime of the program. Low-income service providers are limited to 10 rebates per year.
- For applicants purchasing or leasing a used vehicle, these vehicles must also:
- Be operable and capable of travelling at a speed of 55 mph or more,
- Have not been declared a totaled vehicle or have a salvage title,
- If a battery electric vehicle, 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
- 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.
| WHO QUALIFIES? | STANDARD REBATE | CHARGE AHEAD REBATE |
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| ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS | Oregon residents, businesses, nonprofits and government agencies. Individuals are limited to a total of two (2) rebates from 2018 through the lifetime of the program. Businesses are limited to 10 rebates per year. | Oregon residents in low- to moderate-income households, low-income service providers. Individuals are limited to a total of two (2) rebates from 2018 through the lifetime of the program. Low-income service providers are limited to 10 rebates per year. |
| QUALIFYING VEHICLES | New battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that are on the eligible vehicle list. | New or used battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles that are on the eligible vehicle list. Used vehicles must:
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| REBATE AMOUNT | $2,000 toward the purchase or lease of a new eligible Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) with a battery capacity of 10 kWh or more. $1,500 toward the purchase or lease of a new eligible Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) with a battery capacity of 10 kWh or more. $750 toward the purchase or lease of a new eligible vehicle with a battery capacity of less than 10 kWh. $375 toward the purchase or lease of an eligible zero-emission motorcycle. | $7,500 off a new eligible Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) $5,000 off a new eligible Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) $2,500 off, or no more than the vehicle price, of a used eligible Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Minimum $2,500, up to the lesser of $4,000 OR 30% of the vehicle price off a used eligible Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV). See thresholds below:
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| INCOME REQUIREMENT | No income requirement | Up to 400% of the federal poverty guideline |
| OTHER REQUIREMENTS | 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. |
Program Goals
The Program is designed to encourage adoption of zero-emission vehicles, reduce vehicle emissions and air pollution from gas vehicles, and advance progress toward the state’s greenhouse gas reduction goals.
The Program supports Oregon’s EV strategy. Learn more by visiting goelectric.oregon.gov.
Program Background
On August 18, 2017, Governor Kate Brown signed House Bill 2017, which, among many other transportation investments, established a program to provide rebates to Oregonians who purchase or lease eligible zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs). The Program was designed by the Oregon Legislature to encourage higher adoption of ZEVs, reduce air pollution and advance progress toward the state’s greenhouse gas reduction goals.
In December 2018, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) began issuing Standard Rebates. In 2019, DEQ selected the Center for Sustainability (CSE) via a competitive DEQ grant solicitation to administer and implement the Program. CSE began issuing Standard and Charge Ahead rebates in 2020. Participation in the program has steadily grown since its inception. Rebate availability is dependent on program funding at the time of vehicle purchase or lease.
Funding for the Program is generated from a tax imposed on car dealers for “the privilege of engaging in the business of selling taxable motor vehicles at retail in this state.” DEQ receives 45% of this tax or at least $12 million per year for the program. The program does not have a sunset date.