Not only do electric vehicles cost less to operate, but there are also substantial rebates and incentives that save you thousands of dollars when you purchase or lease your new EV.

• Federal EV Tax Credit PGE – Up to $7,500 tax credit for the purchase of most new and used electric vehicles.

• Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate PGE – Up to $2,500 rebate on light-duty electric vehicles with a base MSRP below $50,000. Businesses can receive up to 10 rebates per calendar year.

• Oregon Clean Fuels Program: Advance Crediting – Provides up to 6 years’ worth of clean fuels credits upfront to transit agencies, school districts, public fleets, and fleets that are contracted with those entities. Credits can be sold upfront to help cover the cost of EVs.

• Oregon Diesel Emissions Mitigation Grant Program – A competitive grant program for replacing older diesel vehicles (2009 or older) with new cleaner vehicles, like EVs.

• PGE Drive Change Fund – A competitive grant program for transportation electrification projects that benefit the community. Funds can cover the cost of electric vehicles, but preference is given to public or non-profit organizations.

• PGE Electric School Bus Fund – Provides funding to school districts (or their transportation contractors) to cover the incremental cost of electric school buses and charging infrastructure. Also provides technical assistance to districts throughout the process.

Rebates and incentives vary depending on vehicle model and purchase dates. You can find the latest information here .