EV Charger Rebates and Incentives in Oregon

For property owners and operators in Oregon, EV charger rebates and incentives can turn a major capital expense into an affordable upgrade. This guide covers the state, utility, and regional funding options available to multifamily housing, workplaces, and outdoor destinations. Find the programs that help you build EV-ready infrastructure for less.

Programs

Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Deployment Support

Oregon is one of ten states that signed a multi-state memorandum of understanding coordinating ZEV and charging infrastructure deployment through a joint Zero Emission Vehicle Program Implementation Task Force.

Community Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grant

Oregon's Community Renewable Energy Grant Program funds tribal entities, local governments, and consumer-owned utilities planning and developing community renewable energy and resilience projects, including EV charging.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Rebates

Oregon DOT offers rebates for purchasing and installing qualifying EV chargers, available to businesses, multifamily housing, and state, local, and tribal government entities.

Central Electric Cooperative, Inc. – Electric Vehicle Program

Central Electric Cooperative offers $150 for a standard Level 2 charger or $450 for a BPA-qualified Level 2 charger, covering purchase and installation.

Central Lincoln Electric Utility (CLPUD)

Central Lincoln offers commercial or multifamily sites up to $1,000 toward Level 2 charger installations.

City of Ashland

The City of Ashland offers $1,000 to $2,500 for commercial sites, such as hotels and workplaces, installing multiple Level 2 chargers.

Columbia River Pub – Level 2 (240V) Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate

Columbia River PUD offers a $250 rebate for a Level 2 charger, with processing taking 8 to 10 weeks.

ODOT – Community Charging Rebates Program

ODOT covers up to 75% of costs for public parking Level 2 chargers (up to $4,250) and multifamily installations (up to $5,500).

Pacific Power – Oregon Rebates for Commercial EV Chargers

Pacific Power may cover up to 100% of eligible project costs for new Level 2 or DC fast chargers at businesses and multifamily properties.

Springfield Utility Boards (SUB) – Rebates & Loans for Electric Vehicle Chargers

Springfield Utility Board offers a $500 rebate for a newly installed residential Level 2 charger.

Tillamook PUD – EV Charger Rebate Program

Tillamook PUD offers $500 for a commercial Level 2 charger, plus an additional $500 for multi-port installations.

Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) – UEC Level 2 Charging Station Rebate

Umatilla Electric Cooperative offers a $200 rebate for members installing a home or business Level 2 charging station.

Clean School Bus

EPA's Clean School Bus Program funds eligible applicants replacing older diesel school buses with clean, alternative-fuel or zero-emission models, including associated charging infrastructure.

National Alternative Fuels Corridors

FHWA designates a national network of highway corridors for EV charging and alternative fueling infrastructure, helping guide where charging investment is prioritized.

Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants

FHWA's Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program funds publicly accessible EV charging and alternative fueling infrastructure along designated corridors and in communities, though funding availability has been subject to ongoing federal budget and legal disputes.

Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants

DOE's SuperTruck Charge program offers grants up to $36 million to design, develop, and demonstrate replicable medium- and heavy-duty EV charging infrastructure.