State guide
Oregon
OR7 / 10AdoptionOregon offers one of the strongest vehicle rebate programs in the US (up to $7,500 for income-qualified buyers) and adopted Advanced Clean Cars II. The Oregon Community Charging Rebate program provides up to $8,000 per public Level 2 port for commercial and multifamily properties.
Last updated June 2026
EV Charging Snapshot
Strong- EV Adoption Rate
- 14.0%
- Public Chargers
- 8,000
- Top Incentive
- Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate, up to $7,500 (income-qualified)
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EV adoption snapshot
Incentives and rebates
Amounts shift as funding rounds open and close. Confirm the live program page before you apply.
| Program | Amount | Who qualifies | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program | $2,500 for standard buyers; up to $7,500 for income-qualified (Charge Ahead Rebate) | Oregon residents purchasing or leasing a new qualifying battery EV or PHEV; income limits apply for enhanced Charge Ahead amount. Note: OCVRP (including the Charge Ahead component) was paused on May 1, 2024 due to funding exhaustion; verify current availability before relying on it. | Learn more ↗ |
| Federal EV Charger Tax Credit (30C) | Ended June 30, 2026 (no longer available) | The federal 30C charger credit ended June 30, 2026. It previously covered residential charging equipment placed in service in an eligible census tract; property placed in service after that date cannot claim it. | Learn more ↗ |
| Eugene Water & Electric Board Smart Charge Rebate | $500 | EWEB residential customers purchasing a qualifying Level 2 smart charger | Learn more ↗ |
| Salem Electric / Springfield Utility Level 2 Rebate | $500 | Residential customers of Salem Electric or Springfield Utility Board | Learn more ↗ |
| Program | Amount | Who qualifies | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Community Charging Rebates | Up to $8,000 per public Level 2 charger port | Publicly accessible parking, workplaces, and multifamily properties installing Level 2 chargers | Learn more ↗ |
| Commercial Level 2 / NEMA Rebate | Up to $1,000 per Level 2 port; $150 per NEMA 14-50 outlet | Commercial customers installing EV charging at workplaces or multifamily properties | Learn more ↗ |
| NEVI Formula Program | Up to 80% of project costs | EV charging along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors in Oregon | Learn more ↗ |
Time-of-use rates
Peak windows and prices are set by each utility and change at rate cases.
- Availability
- statewide
- Summary
- Oregon's two regulated IOUs, Portland General Electric and Pacific Power, both offer optional residential time-of-use rates suitable for EV charging. PGE's Time of Day pricing plan runs a 5pm to 9pm weekday peak with an overnight off-peak window. Pacific Power offers an optional residential time-of-use schedule with a similar evening peak. Off-peak rates are meaningfully cheaper than the standard residential rate. Idaho Power serves a small portion of eastern Oregon under separate OPUC-approved tariffs.
- Source
- SourceVerified Jun 2026
Net metering and solar export
Matters if you pair rooftop solar with home charging.
- Status
- full retail
- Summary
- Oregon's net metering policy credits residential exports from systems up to 25 kW at the full retail electricity rate. Both Portland General Electric and Pacific Power maintain 1:1 retail-rate credits as of 2026, with annual reset each March. The Oregon PUC has discussed potential future reductions but no successor tariff has been adopted.
- Source
- SourceVerified Jun 2026
Right to charge
Whether an HOA or landlord can block a home charger install.
- Statute
- Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 94.762, 100.627
- Applies to
- single family hoa, condo
- What it does
- Oregon prohibits planned community (ORS 94.762) and condominium (ORS 100.627) associations from blocking EV charging station installation by an owner for personal noncommercial use in a parking space or exclusive-use area. Owners pay all installation and operating costs, comply with reasonable architectural standards, carry insurance, and must disclose the station to prospective buyers. Oregon does not currently have an equivalent codified right-to-charge protection for residential rental tenants.
- Source
- SourceVerified Jun 2026
Registration and EV fees
The annual surcharge that replaces gas-tax revenue.
| Vehicle type | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Battery electric (EV) | $115/year |
| Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) | None |
Utilities serving Oregon
Your EV rate, rebates, and make-ready programs depend on who serves your address.
Utility coverage for Oregon is being expanded. Major utility pages will appear here as they ship.
Public charging network
Tesla Supercharger, ChargePoint, and Blink are the primary networks. I-5 and US-101 corridors are well-served. Portland has strong urban charger density. Eastern Oregon has more limited coverage, with NEVI funding targeting I-84 and US-97 corridors.
Station-network counts for Oregon will appear here once the next AFDC ingest runs.
Regulatory environment
Oregon adopted Advanced Clean Cars II, mandating 35% ZEV new vehicle sales by 2026 scaling to 100% by 2035. Oregon's Clean Fuels Program reduces the carbon intensity of transportation fuels. Portland and many Oregon utilities have active EV readiness programs for new construction. The Oregon DEQ administers the rebate programs.
Sources
- EIA Form 861Retrieved May 2026
- NREL Alternative Fuels Data CenterRetrieved May 2026
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