Oregon EV incentives and laws
State incentives, charger programs and rules for electric vehicles, summarised from the U.S. Department of Energy with a link to the full text.
Alternative Fuel Loans
Loans and LeasesAlternative Fuel Infrastructure OperatorAlternative Fuel ProducerCommercial
The Oregon Department of Energy administers the Small-Scale Local Energy Loan Program which offers low-interest loans for qualifying projects. Eligible alternative fuel projects include fuel production facilities, dedicated feedstock production, fueling infrastructure, and fleet vehicles. Loan recipients must complete a loan application and pay a loan application fee. For more information, see the [Energy Loan Program](https://www.oregon.gov/energy/incentives/pages/energy-loan-program.aspx) website. (Reference [Oregon Revised Statutes 470.060 through 470.080](https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/…
Clean School Bus Grants
GrantsCommercialGovernment Entity
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality must use funds awarded to Oregon through the [Volkswagen (VW) Environmental Mitigation Trust](https://www.epa.gov/enforcement/volkswagen-clean-air-act-civil-settlement) and deposited in the Clean Diesel Engine Fund, to award grants to owners and operators of at least 450 school buses powered by diesel engines. Eligible vehicles include buses that have at least three years of remaining useful life. Grants will be available for 30%, up to \$50,000, for the purchase of a new bus or up to 100% of the cost to retrofit a school bus with emissions-reduci…
Community Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grant
GrantsAlternative Fuel PurchaserGovernment EntityTribal Government
The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) administers the Community Renewable Energy Grant Program, which offers grants to tribal entities, local governments, port and irrigation districts, and consumer-owned utilities to plan and develop community renewable energy and energy resilience projects. Eligible projects include publicly accessible EV chargers. Grant amounts vary and may cover up to 100% of total project costs. Half of program funds must be awarded to low-income, underserved, or rural communities. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis. For more information, see the ODOE [Community R…
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Rebates
RebatesAlternative Fuel Infrastructure OperatorCommercialGovernment EntityMultifamily Housing
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) offers a rebate for the purchase and installation of qualifying EV chargers to businesses; multifamily housing (MFH); and state, local, and tribal government entities for the purchase and installation of qualifying EV chargers. Rebates amounts are \$8,000 per level 2 charger or up to 80% of project costs. Seventy percent of the project funds are reserved for projects located within rural or disadvantaged communities. Rebates are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, including funding availability, eligibility, and how …
Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate
RebatesPersonal Vehicle Owner / Driver
The Charge Ahead Rebate Program offers low- and medium-income Oregon residents a rebate of up to \$5,000 for new or pre-owned EVs purchased between May 22, 2025, and December 4, 2025, including plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Residents who purchased a new EV may combine this rebate with the [Clean Vehicle Rebate](https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/12139) to receive a maximum rebate of \$7,500. Qualifying residents are considered households with income levels that do not exceed 400% of the federal poverty line. For more information, including funding availability, see the [Charge Ahead Rebate Progr…
Oregon's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Planning
GrantsAlternative Fuel Infrastructure OperatorGovernment Entity
The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) [NEVI Formula Program](https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/12744) required the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to submit an annually updated EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan (Plan) for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to their FHWA Division Office, describing how the state intended to distribute NEVI funds and their physical and cybersecurity strategies, and including a Community Engagement Outcomes Report. The submitted plans must address updated [NEVI Guidance](https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/nevi/). For more information about Oregon's NE…
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) and Zero Emission Vehicle Rebates
RebatesCommercialGovernment EntityPersonal Vehicle Owner / Driver
The Clean Vehicle Rebate Program provides rebates to Oregon residents, businesses, non-profit organizations, and government agencies for the purchase or lease of a new electric vehicle (EV), including a PHEV, electric motorcycle, or fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV). EVs and FCEVs purchased between May 22, 2025, and September 8, 2025, with a battery capacity greater than 10 kilowatt-hours (kWh), are eligible for a rebate of \$2,500. EVs and FCEVs with a battery capacity of less than 10 kWh are eligible for a rebate of \$1,500. Electric motorcycles are eligible for a rebate of \$750. EVs may no…
Pollution Control Equipment Exemption
ExemptionsCommercialGovernment EntityPersonal Vehicle Owner / Driver
Dedicated original equipment manufacturer natural gas vehicles and all-electric vehicles are not required to be equipped with a certified pollution control system. (Reference [Oregon Revised Statutes 815.300](https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/lc/Pages/ORSupdate.aspx))
Zero-Emission Fueling Infrastructure Grants
GrantsAlternative Fuel Infrastructure Operator
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) administers the Zero-Emission Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program to support the development of charging and fueling infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles. Eligible applicants include public agencies, businesses, and Tribal governments. Grants reimburse a portion of eligible project costs for the design and installation of direct-current fast chargers and Level 2 chargers. Priority is given to projects in locations disproportionately affected by poor air quality. For more information, see the DEQ [Zero-Emission Fu…