STATEWIDE, Ore. – It’s officially go time! The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality announced today it has reopened the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program. Those living across the state can purchase or lease eligible new or used electric vehicles now through June 3, 2024, and get money back.
Based on past program participation and limited funds, projections show the program will be oversubscribed and must close on June 4, 2024. That means vehicles purchased or leased either before April 3, 2024, or on or after June 4, 2024, are not eligible to apply for the state rebates. Program rules require DEQ to suspend rebates once funds are depleted.
Applicants have six months from date of purchase or lease to apply for rebates. If funds are depleted sooner than expected, approved applications will go on a waiting list, to be paid once DEQ receives its next financial allotment in early spring 2025. The fund balance can be tracked by visiting the Available Rebate Funding web page throughout 2024.
DEQ offers two rebates. Oregon residents, businesses, non-profits and government agencies may apply for one or both of the following:
- Standard Rebate: Up to $2,500 for the purchase or lease of an eligible new battery electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle with a base MSRP under $50,000, or $750 for an eligible new zero-emission This rebate is open to all applicants.
- Charge Ahead Rebate: Up to $7,500 for the purchase or lease of an eligible new battery electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or $5,000 for the purchase or lease of an eligible used battery electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. In both cases, the original base MSRP must be under $50,000. This is open to low- and moderate-income households with a total household income of less than 400% of the federal poverty guideline. To determine Charge Ahead Rebate eligibility, check DEQ’s Income Eligibility Calculator.
Low- and moderate-income households can prequalify for the Charge Ahead Rebate by completing an application. Although electric vehicles purchased or leased before April 3, 2024, or on or after June 4, 2024 will not receive state rebates and will not be placed on a waiting list, they may still qualify for federal tax credits.
NOTE: The online prequalification application may take three to four weeks to be processed and for the applicant to be notified. The approved voucher can be used at point of sale or lease at a participating dealership.
For all the details, visit the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program web page.
Questions? Go to DEQ’s Contact Us web page.
To receive program updates by email, register on the agency’s Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program Sign-up page.
