A Comprehensive Guide To Oregon EV Rebates & Charging Incentives

To make the transition to an electric lifestyle as easy as possible, we’ve created this guide with everything Oregon residents need to know about driving an electric vehicle including EV rebates, charging incentives and time-of-use electricity rates. Qmerit is your electrification partner in Oregon.

Updated: January 15, 2025

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Oregon Electric Vehicle Rebates, Tax Credits and Incentives

In 2022, Oregon joined Washington and California in an effort to phase out new ICE vehicle sales by 2035. To support this bold plan, the state adopted several Oregon EV incentives to foster the adoption of clean alternatives.

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Oregon’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program

The Clean Vehicle Rebate Program provided rebates to Oregon residents, businesses, non-profit organizations, and government agencies for the purchase or lease of a new electric vehicle (EV), including plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, electric motorcycles, or fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). The program was open from April 3 through June 3, 2024, but has now closed. If you purchased or leased an eligible vehicle in that time range, you still have up to six months after the date of that purchase or lease to apply for a rebate. However, you will be placed on a waiting list to be paid once the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality receives funding in early spring 2025.

Visit this page for more details.

Federal Tax Credits For Electric Vehicles

Car buyers in Oregon may also qualify for federal tax credits like the clean vehicle tax credit of up to $7,500 for new vehicles, or the used clean vehicle tax credit for up to $4,000. Income restrictions as well as battery component and critical mineral restrictions may apply. Be sure to speak to a qualified CPA or tax professional to check your eligibility.

Utility Rebates For Electric Cars in Oregon

Utilities in Oregon have their own electrification programs for energy transition technologies like electric cars. 

Scroll down to view a few examples, and be sure to check with your local utility to see what programs or offerings are available in your area.

Central Electric Co-op

Central Electric customers can receive rebates of up to $50 per electric vehicle registered in the Co-op’s territory.

City of Ashland

Ashland Electric utility users with an active account can apply for a $1,000 rebate for the registration of a qualifying new or used battery electric vehicle. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles do not qualify.

Emerald PUD

Emerald PUD customers can receive a $100 reward if they register their plug-in battery or hybrid EV.

Oregon EV Charger Rebates

In addition to the above incentives that are offered for purchasing an electric car, Oregon residents can also claim rebates for purchasing and installing Level 2 EV chargers, ranging from as little as $150 to over $1,000. Scroll down to view more details for specific utility providers in OR.

Oregon Utility Rebates for Level 2 EV Chargers & Installation

Central Electric Co-op customers can receive rebates of up $150 for making your home EV ready with a NEMA 14-50 outlet, $200 for any Level 2 charger, and $450 for a BPA Qualified Level 2 charger.

Central Lincoln PUD customers can receive a $250 rebate for installing a Level 2 electric vehicle charger. Residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the Central Lincoln service area are eligible.

Clatskanie PUD customers can receive a $250 rebate for a Level 2 EV charger.

Columbia River PUD offers a $250 rebate to customers who install a Level 2 EV charger.

Consumers Power members can receive a $50 rebate for installing a qualifying level 2 charger.

Emerald PUD customers can receive a cash rebate of up to $300 per qualifying Wi-Fi Connected or EnergyStar Level 2 charger (240-volt outlet).

Eugene Water & Electric Board offers a $500 Smart Charge Rebate for residential electric customers who purchase a qualifying level 2 charger.

Northern Wasco County PUD is offering a $250 Level 2 Charger Rebate for electric vehicle chargers.

Pacific Power is offering up to $500, capped at 75% of total costs, for level 2 home charging equipment as well as grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure to non-residential customers in Oregon.

Portland General Electric has rebates available for Residential Home Chargers as well as for Workplace/Commercial/Multi-Family chargers, and Fleets.

Salem Electric is offering a $500 incentive for residential members who purchase and install a ChargePoint Home Flex electric vehicle charger at their residence.

Springfield Utility Board is offering a $500 Residential Level 2 EV charger rebate.

Tillamook PUD offers a $250 EV Charger Rebate to residential customers who install a qualifying level 2 charger and a $500 rebate to commercial customers who install a qualifying level 2 charger.

Non-Residential Utility Rebate Programs for EV Charging Stations in Oregon

Commercial EV charging station rebates in Oregon are available to multifamily properties, fleet charging hubs, workplaces, publicly available EV chargers, and more.

Portland General Electric (PGE) offers commercial customers rebates for the installation of Level 2 EV charging stations. Rebates are available in the following amounts: $1,000 for workplace installations and $2,300 for multifamily properties. For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the PGE Business Electric Vehicle Charging Rebates page.

Eugene Water & Electric Board commercial customers may receive rebates of up to $1,500 for public Level 2 EV charging stations and up to $15,000 for public DC fast charging stations. Eligible commercial customers include businesses, workplaces, fleets, and multifamily dwellings.

Multifamily dwellings at affordable housing sites are eligible for a rebate of up to $2,000 per Level 2 EV charging station. For more information, including eligibility requirements and application materials, see the EWEB EV Incentives for Businesses page.

Pacific Power offers rebates to commercial customers for the purchase and installation of Level 2 EV charging stations. Rebates are up to $1,000 are available for businesses, with up to $4,500 available for multifamily properties. For more information, including the application, see the Pacific Power EVs page.

Community Charging Rebates

The Oregon Department of Transportation has invested $100 million into electrification, with 70% of these funds going to projects in low-income and rural areas.

As a business or public entity, you can obtain funding ahead of a commercial EV charging installation project or get reimbursed after installing EV chargers.

Under the Oregon Community Charging Rebates program, you can receive a grant of up to $5,500 per public Level 2 charger with a capacity of 115 kW or more. If you’re installing a Level 2 charger that delivers less than 115 kW, this Oregon EV rebate is $4,500. Note that a cap is set at 75% of the project’s cost.

Community charging rebates are also available for workplace EV charging, with $750 per Level 1 port and up to $3,500 for a Level 2 EV charger.

If you own or manage a multifamily property, you can receive an Oregon EV charger rebate of $750 per Level 1 charger and $5,500 for each Level 2 charging station you install for multifamily EV charging.

Clean Fuels Credits

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s Clean Fuels program allows EV fleets to earn credits. Fleet charger owners and operators, as well as EV service providers, can qualify regardless of fleet size.

EV Charging Rates in Oregon

The state of Oregon dictates that regulated utilities must offer time-of-use (TOU) electricity rates for EV owners. By enrolling in a time-of-use program, you can unlock a discounted rate by charging your EV during off-peak hours.

Below is a list of utilities offering TOU programs for EV charging. Contact your utility provider for the latest information on their specific electricity rate plans.

Special EV Charging Rates from Oregon Utilities

If you take advantage of one of the Pacific Power EV rebates on chargers, you’ll be automatically enrolled into the utility’s time-of-use program. If you charge your EV between 5 and 9 PM, you’ll pay an on-peak rate of 6.124 cents per kWh in the summer and 3.316 cents per kWh in the winter. For every kWh you use during off-peak hours, you’ll earn a 1.125 cents credit, bringing your rate as low as 2.191 cents per kWh in the winter.

Pacific Power also offers a time-of-use pricing option for non-residential customers. If you join this program, you’ll receive a credit of 1.438 cents per kWh used during off-peak hours, resulting in an electric rate as low as 2.927 cents per kWh in the winter.

Portland General Electric offers a time-of-use program with rates that range from 8.39 cents per kWh during off-peak hours to 41.11 cents per kWh during on-peak hours on weekdays. EV owners can cut charging costs by 80% by taking advantage of off-peak pricing, and the utility offers an additional $25 credit if you participate in a program that automatically pauses EV charging during peak periods.

Idaho Power is the third regulated utility in the state of Oregon. While this utility doesn’t have any incentives on EVs or chargers, you can join its time-of-use program and pay 12.6130 cents per kWh in the summer and 7.8907 cents per kWh in the winter for EV charging during off-peak hours.

Rather than offering a time-of-use rate, the Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative will give you a $15 monthly bill credit if you join the utility’s EV charging program and plug your EV in only between 10 PM and 6 AM.

Public EV Charging Stations in Oregon

The state of Oregon will receive a total of $52 million in NEVI funding over five years to develop Alternative Fuels Corridors. The ODOT has also invested $100 million for developing EV charging in rural areas.

There are also seven commercial charging networks operating in the state, and some municipalities and utilities are running noteworthy programs for expanding charging options, including the cities of Ashland and Forest Grove or the Emerald PUD.

How Many Public EV Charging Stations Are in Oregon?

As of January 2025 Oregon has more than 3,500 public charging ports and 1,400 public charging stations including over 1,100 Level 2 and 325 DC Fast stations. There are 48 Tesla Supercharger stations and 498 Tesla Supercharger ports in Oregon.

While Oregon is behind some states in terms of charging accessibility, the number of charging locations is rapidly increasing.

How Much Do Public EV Charging Stations Cost in Oregon?

Pricing varies from one network to another. Here are a few examples.

Pacific Power operates a network with five charging locations. Level 2 charging starts at 7 cents per kWh during off-peak hours and costs 15 cents per kWh during on-peak hours. DC Fast charging costs 30 or 47 cents based on this time-of-use schedule.

For EV owners charging with Portland General Electric’s public network, Level 2 charging costs a flat fee of $3 for two hours, and DC Fast charging costs $5 for two hours.

Emerald PUD offers a more affordable public charging option that only costs 50 cents per hour for Level 2 charging.

Are There Free Public Electric Car Charging Stations in Oregon?

Yes, you can find free EV charging stations throughout the state of Oregon. For instance, the city of Ashland operates a network of 16 free Level 2 stations thanks to funds from the Oregon Clean Fuels program.

State parks also offer free EV charging. Thanks to a private donation from plastic manufacturer Entec Polymers, these Level 2 stations will be free until 2025.

Where Are Public Charging Stations Located for Electric Cars in Oregon?

Portland is the top destination with the most EV charging stations. Generally speaking, EV owners have more options for charging in large cities and along major highways.

Tesla has built a Supercharger network of fast charging stations throughout the state, with locations approximately 150 miles apart along I-5 and US-20.

Visit the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center Map of EV Charging Station Locations in Oregon, which can be sorted and filtered based on public access, charger type (Level 1, Level 2, DC Fast), and connector type (NACS, J1772, CCS, CHAdeMO).

Home Electrification Incentives in Oregon

Oregon offers home energy rebates funded through the Inflation Reduction Act, making $57 million for home efficiency rebates and $56.7 million for home electrification available for things like appliance rebates, insulation and air sealing, heat pumps for space and water heating, and upgrades to smart electrical panels necessary to enable those retrofits.

Combining EV ownership with other electrification projects, such as upgrading your home with solar panels & battery storage, or investing in a heat pump, will help you save even more while reducing your environmental impact.

In Oregon, you may qualify for home electrification incentives through your electricity provider in addition to the U.S. federal government. Scroll down to read rebate and incentive details for specific home electrification technologies.

Battery Storage

Oregon homeowners can receive a rebate of up to $2,500 for installing a battery storage system. Storage installations must be installed on real property in Oregon by an ODOE-approved contractor.

Depending on your income, you may also qualify for additional cash incentives from Energy Trust of Oregon if you add a solar-only or solar-plus-battery system to your home:

  • If you’re a Portland General Electric customer, you can earn $750/kWh for storage, up to $10,000.
  • If you’re a Pacific Power customer, you can also earn $750/kWh for storage, up to $10,000.

Additionally, the 25D Residential Clean Energy Tax Credit provides a 30% federal tax credit on the cost of new battery storage systems size 3kWh and larger.

Electrical Panels

The 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit provides a federal tax credit for electrical panel upgrades needed to complete electrification projects like heat pumps and heat pump water heaters (up to 30% of project costs, capped at $600). The 25C tax credit can be used by renters, and homeowners making upgrades to their primary or secondary home.

Qualifying electrical panels must meet the standards of the National Electric Code (NEC) and have a capacity of 200 Amps or more. This means that your new/upgraded panel must be able to serve a load of at least 200 Amps, but you don’t need 200 Amps of incoming utility service. Smart panels may qualify if they allow you to serve a load of 200 Amps.

If you’re claiming 25D for a residential solar or battery storage project and the installation required you to upgrade your main panel, you may be able to apply 25D to electrical panel costs as well.

Heat Pumps & Heat Pump Water Heaters

In response to the heat dome event of 2021, during which at least 100 Oregonians died of heat-related illness, the legislature passed SB 1536​ in 2022 to bring much-needed heat relief. As a result, residents have access to a $10 million heat pump deployment program, as well as a $15 million grant/rebate program for installation of heat pumps by landlords.

The 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit also applies to heat pumps and heat pump water heaters. A 30% federal tax credit is available (capped at $2,000 dollars). Eligible technologies must meet certain energy efficiency requirements.

Solar Panels

Oregon homeowners can receive a rebate of up to $5,000 for installing a solar electric system. Solar and storage installations must be installed on real property in Oregon by an ODOE-approved contractor.

Depending on your income, you may also qualify for additional cash incentives from Energy Trust of Oregon if you add a solar-only system to your home:

  • If you’re a Portland General Electric customer, you can earn $900/kW for solar, up to $5,400.
  • If you’re a Pacific Power customer, you can earn $1,000/kW for solar, up to $6,000.

Eugene Water & Electric Board provides a rebate worth $400/kW, up to $2,500 if you install a solar panel system.

Salem Electric offers a rebate worth $300/kW for solar panel systems under 25 kW, up to 50% of the total cost or $1,500 (whichever is lower).

The city of Ashland provides a $600 rebate to customers who install a solar panel system.

And don’t forget to claim the 25D Residential Clean Energy Tax Credit which provides a 30% federal tax credit on the cost of photovoltaic (PV) solar panel systems.

Recent Oregon EV Charging News

Federal NEVI Program Grant Opportunity Launches in Oregon

Oregon to Receive $10 million for Public EV Charger Repairs and Upgrades

Oregon Electric Vehicle Sales Rise Again – When Might They Overtake Gas-Powered Cars?

Oregon could see 500 new electric vehicle chargers with help from $15M award

Why Qmerit is the #1 EV Charger Installer in Oregon

With utility EV charger rebates averaging around $250, there’s never been a better time to make the switch to electrification in Oregon.

The cost savings created by adopting clean, sustainable energy are just the start of the benefits you’ll see, and by partnering with a qualified electrician who can tailor an EV charger installation to your specific needs, you can maximize these benefits even more.

As North America’s most trusted and largest network of certified EV charger installers, Qmerit is recommended by automakers, EV charger manufacturers, utilities, businesses, and homeowners alike. Rated #1 in customer satisfaction, our expert network has installed over 450,000 EV charging stations across the U.S. and Canada.

Discover how Qmerit is paving the way forward for residential EV charger installation and whole-home electrification solutions. Contact us today to find out how easy home electrification can be!