Oregon is reopening its Clean Vehicle Rebate Program on 25 August, running through 4 November. Both new and used electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are eligible, and the largest awards still reach $7,500, enough to substantially replace the cancelled federal credit for the households that qualify.
The catch is that most of the numbers have come down compared with previous rounds.
New vehicles
- Standard Rebate: $2,000 for a new EV, $1,500 for a new PHEV, on vehicles under $50,000. Open to anyone. Previously $2,500 for both.
- Charge Ahead Rebate: $7,500 for a new EV, $5,000 for a new PHEV, for household incomes between $51,000 and $251,000. PHEVs previously also drew $7,500.
Income thresholds scale with household size, so the upper limit is not a flat figure. Applicants may claim the Standard or the Charge Ahead rebate, not both.
Used vehicles
- Used EV: $4,000, or 30 percent of the purchase price, whichever is lower
- Used PHEV: $2,500, or the purchase price if it is lower
- Last year both categories drew $5,000
The fine print worth reading twice
- The car must be bought or leased from a certified dealer or manufacturer while the window is open. Private-party sales do not count.
- Vehicles must be roadworthy, capable of 55 mph or more, and free of a salvage title. Previously totalled cars are excluded.
- EVs need at least 75 miles of range; PHEVs need at least 10 miles of electric range.
- The vehicle must be inside its 1-year / 150,000-mile warranty period.
- Owners must keep the car and its Oregon registration for 24 months.
- Individuals are capped at two rebates across the life of the programme. Businesses may claim ten per year.
Since 2018 the programme has issued more than 42,000 rebates and saved Oregon buyers over $138 million. With a fixed window and a finite budget, the practical advice is the same as in California: do not leave it until October.
Sources: InsideEVs, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
