Connect with us

Oregon

Oregon’s electric vehicle rebate program to reopen May 22 with expanded funding

Published

on

Oregon – The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has announced the reopening of its popular Clean Vehicle Rebate Program, set to resume on Thursday, May 22. This year, the program is expected to remain open longer than in previous years thanks to additional funding from a \$31 million Climate Equity and Resilience Through Action (CERTA) grant awarded last summer.

The program offers two types of rebates for eligible electric vehicle purchases and leases:

Standard Rebate: Available to all Oregon residents, businesses, non-profits, and government agencies, this rebate provides up to \$2,500 for a new battery electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, or a new zero-emission motorcycle from DEQ’s Standard Rebate Eligible Vehicle List.

Charge Ahead Rebate: Designed for low- and moderate-income households and nonprofit service providers, this rebate includes:

-$5,000 for an eligible used electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle.
-Up to \$7,500 for a new qualifying vehicle, selected from the Charge Ahead Eligible Vehicle List.

Applicants may only apply for one rebate and can check income eligibility for the Charge Ahead Rebate through DEQ’s website. Prequalification is also available, allowing eligible applicants to receive a voucher for use at participating dealerships.

“The Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program is enormously popular,” said Rachel Sakata, DEQ’s Air Quality Transportation Section Manager. “By helping to offset the cost of an electric vehicle, it continues to be one of the best ways many individuals and families can gain access to cleaner transportation and improve air quality across the state.”

The program is funded through at least \$12 million annually from the state’s Vehicle Privilege Tax, with the CERTA grant specifically boosting access for low-income households. DEQ will monitor disbursements closely and will give at least 30 days’ notice before suspending the program if funds run out.

Only vehicles purchased or leased on or after May 22 will be eligible for rebates.

You may also like…

Crime & Safety6 hours ago

Man threw his girIfriend’s chiId out the door like a bag after the 5-year-old refused to do chores or waIk back and forth outside in the severe heat, causing him to Iose consciousness and later die at the hospitaI: DA

Nebraska – According to Nebraska authorities, a newIy fiIed search warrants have revealed detaiIs about the aIIeged abuse suffered by...

Crime & Safety6 hours ago

Mon told poIice his girIfriend’s former spouse was foIIowing him and attempted to confront him on two separate occasions before he fataIIy stabed the man foIIowing a physicaI aItercation he cIaims the victim initiated; charged

Texas – A Texas man, 31-year-old J. Dogget, 31, was arrested earlier this week and charged with murder following the...

Eugene4 days ago

Eugene opens 56 new permanent supportive housing units downtown at Bridges on Broadway to serve residents experiencing chronic homelessness

Eugene, OR – Eugene has added 56 new units of permanent supportive housing to help residents experiencing chronic homelessness. Homes...

Eugene4 days ago

License plate reader alert leads Eugene Police to arrests after early-morning attempted vehicle break-ins

Eugene, OR – On August 22 at 3:01 a.m., a license plate reader camera alerted Eugene Police officers to a...

Eugene4 days ago

Eugene Springfield Fire deployed resources to Flat Fire near Sisters, supporting Lane County task forces

Eugene, OR – Eugene Springfield Fire (ESF) deployed two brush engines to the Flat Fire near Sisters as part of...

Crime & Safety6 days ago

SchooI counseIor who encouraged the minor student she was indcently assauIting for years to hide the lnappropriate reIationship by telling the girl, “If she tells anyone, she will take her own life,” was charged

Colorado – A Colorado schooI counseIor was taken into custody last week and is now facing multiple felony charges related to...

Crime & Safety6 days ago

Man who kiIIed his girIfriend carrying their unborn baby several days after the victim told her sister that he threw her on the floor, strangIed her, and if anything happened to her, it was because of him, was charged

Massachusetts – A Massachusetts man has been arrested and charged with the murder of his girIfriend, K. Montero. The young...

Eugene1 week ago

Red Flag Warning issued for Southern Willamette Valley Thursday afternoon

Eugene, OR – A Red Flag Warning has been issued from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 21, for...

Eugene1 week ago

Eugene Police SWAT assists federal firearms trafficking investigation

Eugene, OR – Just after 6 a.m. on August 19, 2025, Eugene Police SWAT provided assistance to the Bureau of...

Eugene1 week ago

Eugene City Council hires new independent police auditor to oversee department

Eugene, OR – The Eugene City Council has appointed Craig Renetzky as the city’s new Independent Police Auditor. The office...

Eugene1 week ago

35-year-old man arrested on drug, weapon charges after attempting to escape Eugene officers

Eugene, OR – The Eugene Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit (SCU) arrested 35-year-old Adam Cole Young following an investigation into...

Trending