Return of the EV Rebate

That’s right! The Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program has reopened for two months this year. Right now is the time for those living in Oregon to purchase or lease an eligible new or used battery electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or a new zero-emission motorcycle and get money back. However, there are important details you should know before you head out to your local dealership.

Read more: Return of the EV Rebate

So, for this month’s episode of GreenState, DEQ’s Dylan Darling and Susan Mills met with the agency’s Oregon Clean Vehicle Program Coordinator Erica Timm to discuss all things electric vehicle rebates.

We asked Erica about the two rebates and how they differ. We inquired about when the program closing date is for this year and why (Spoiler, it’s June 3, 2024). We quizzed her on what the term “participating dealerships” means. But Erica has been working on DEQ’s rebate program for several years and knows it forwards and backwards. Tune in wherever you find your podcasts for the informative conversation.

Some regular listeners may remember we did two podcasts on the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program back in 2022 (Episode #8 and Episode #9). If you haven’t already, we encourage you to go listen to them. They provide a lot of the basic details on the rebates. Although, we also urge you to listen to this new episode. It has the latest updates, especially as they relate to the limited program opening this year – and we don’t want you to miss out on a fantastic rebate opportunity (while also reducing air emissions 😉).

Will you be getting money back on a new or used electric vehicle?

Listen to the podcast on: SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

SHOW NOTES

• Introduction
  • Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program [1:10]
• Interview with Erica Timm [3:05]
  • Lists of eligible EVs [4:15]
    • Standard rebate – Eligible EVs and zero-emission motorcycles list
    • Charge Ahead Rebate – Eligible EVs list
  • List of Participating Electric Dealers Statewide [11:35]
  • Charge Ahead Prequalification Application [13:40] 
• Wrap-up [15:15]

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