State guide
Oregon
OR7 / 10AdoptionOregon offers one of the strongest vehicle rebate programs in the US (up to $7,500 for income-qualified buyers; DEQ suspended all rebates on November 5, 2026 for lack of funds) 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 November 2026
EV Charging Snapshot
Strong- EV Adoption Rate
- 14.0%
- Public Chargers
- 1,668
- Top Incentive
- Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate, up to $7,500 (income-qualified; suspended November 5, 2026)
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EV adoption snapshot
Public chargers per 1,000 EVs
17.0
Lower ratio = more demand per existing charger
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 | $2,000 standard for a new BEV ($1,500 for a new PHEV); up to $7,500 for income-qualified buyers (Charge Ahead Rebate, not combinable with the standard rebate) | Oregon residents purchasing or leasing a new qualifying battery EV or PHEV; income limits apply for the Charge Ahead amount. The program opens in limited funding windows, and DEQ suspended all rebates on November 5, 2026 because of limited funding. Only vehicles bought or leased from August 25 through November 4, 2026 qualify for the 2026 window, with the application due within six months of the purchase or lease date. DEQ's page says funds were running low as of October 17, 2026, and later applications may go on a waiting list paid in spring 2027. Individuals are limited to two rebates in total. Check DEQ's page for the next window 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 Level 2 charging port, capped at 80% of eligible costs | Publicly accessible parking, workplaces, and multifamily properties installing Level 2 chargers. Round 4 closed January 20, 2026. Round 5 opened October 1, 2026 with about $5.5 million, first-come, first-served, with no application deadline until funds run out; later applicants go on a waitlist. | Learn more ↗ |
| PGE and Pacific Power Commercial Charging Rebates | PGE: up to $2,000 per Level 2 port, or up to $3,500 per port for multifamily. Pacific Power: up to $3,500 per Level 2 port, or up to $4,500 per port for small businesses and multifamily | PGE and Pacific Power business, workplace, and multifamily customers installing Level 2 EV charging in their own service areas. As of October 14, 2026 PGE's program funds are exhausted and it takes waitlist signups only; Pacific Power's page says funds are limited, so confirm with the utility before buying equipment. | 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 Nov 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 Sep 2026
Right to charge
Whether an HOA or landlord can block a home charger install.
- Statute
- Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 90.462, 94.762, 100.627
- Applies to
- single family hoa, condo, rental
- 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. ORS 90.462 (enacted 2017) extends a parallel right to residential rental tenants: a landlord must approve a compliant application within 60 days and may prohibit installation only when the premises lack at least one parking space per dwelling unit, with the tenant bearing all costs.
- Source
- SourceVerified Sep 2026
Registration and EV fees
The annual surcharge that replaces gas-tax revenue.
| Vehicle type | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Battery electric (EV) | $145/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
ChargePoint and Tesla Supercharger are the largest named networks, with a long tail of smaller 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.
| Network | Stations |
|---|---|
| Tesla (incl. Destination) | 155 |
| Electrify America | 34 |
| EVgo | 12 |
| ChargePoint | 763 |
| Other networks | 704 |
| DC fast ports | 1,366 |
| Level 2 public ports | 2,956 |
Source: NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center, as of Nov 2026.
Top cities for public charging
- 1Portland261 stations
- 2Salem126 stations
- 3Hillsboro93 stations
- 4Eugene83 stations
- 5Bend63 stations
Regulatory environment
Oregon adopted Advanced Clean Cars II, which set ZEV sales targets starting at 35% for model year 2026 and scaling to 100% by 2035. After Congress revoked the underlying federal waiver in June 2025, Oregon DEQ announced it will exercise enforcement discretion and not penalize manufacturers that miss the model year 2026 targets. 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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