Electric Vehicle Incentives and Rebates

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In addition to the cost savings you'll get from driving an EV, there are also tax and rebate incentives that could save you thousands of dollars on your purchase or lease.

$500 Smart Charge Rebate for residential EV charging

A critical component of owning an EV is charging it. While you can charge your vehicle with a standard 120-volt outlet, a 240-volt Level 2 home Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), commonly called "charging station" allows you to charge in less than a third of the time. This faster rate of charging allows for flexibility to charge your EV during off-peak times. EWEB recommends installing a 30 amp or higher EVSE to allow for faster charging speeds. 

We want to make it easy, fast, and convenient to charge your EV at home using the cleanest, off-peak energy. EWEB's $500 Smart Charge Rebate can help you pay for a qualified level 2 home charging station, including qualified splitters. A splitter can allow the powering of two devices, including a dryer and an electric vehicle ,using the same and already existing 240V receptacle. This solution can be helpful if you do not have space in your electric panel, or if you are a renter who is unable to make changes to the home's electric service.

Qualifications

  • Applicant must have the authority to direct and install the electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE).
  • An application must be submitted to EWEB within 120 days from the date of installation. 
  • Must be installed at the applicant's address and must be an EWEB electric customer. 
  • Rebate is up to $500 and not to exceed the cost of the unit and/or its installation.
  • EVSE must be level 2 (240V), and equipped with the SAE J1772 standard or Tesla connector plug. Learn about qualifying EVSE options with Plug In America.
  • Must be listed under a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory, including Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or Electrical Testing Laboratories (ETL).
  • Installation must be permitted, inspected, and approved in compliance with the National Electric Code along with local, county and state requirements. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure the installation is done in compliance with applicable codes. For safety reasons, we recommend that a licensed electrician perform the installation.
  • Resold, rebuilt, received from warranty insurance claims, or won as a prize are not eligible for rebates under this program.
  • If it is part of the purchase of an electric vehicle, it may qualify for a rebate, but only for the installation costs. 
  • Rebates are limited to one (1) rebate per residential electric account.

Required documents

  • For an EVSE level 2 (240V), provide copies of the invoice(s) for the unit and applicable installation work.
  • For a splitter (240V), provide copies of the invoice(s) for: the unit, a Level 2 (240V) SAE J1772 standard or Tesla connector plug if not part of a bundle, and installation work if applicable.

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EWEB Customer Solutions
4200 Roosevelt Blvd
Eugene, OR 97402

Applications and supporting documents can be emailed to ems.answers@eweb.org 
Graphic showing peak and off-peak times for charging an EV
Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's Oregon Clean Vehicle and Charge Ahead Rebate programs can save Oregonians up to $5,000 on the purchase or lease of a qualifying electric vehicle. All Oregonians can receive up to $2,500 for the purchase or lease of a qualifying new EV. Low- and moderate-income Oregonians can save an additional $2,500 on qualifying new or used EVs. Learn more and download an application on DEQ's website.

If you are purchasing or leasing your car from a dealer, you may be able to receive your rebate at the time of purchase. DEQ has developed an interactive map to locate dealerships with this arrangement in place.
Federal tax credit

The federal government's Zero Emission Vehicle Incentive Program means each automaker's eligible plug-in vehicles can receive a tax credit of up to $7,500 (based on vehicle battery size) until 200,000 eligible vehicles per manufacturer are registered in the U.S. After this point, the credit for that particular vehicle will be reduced and phased out over time.

As of April 2019, Tesla, Cadillac, and Chevrolet have reached 200,000 sales, so models now have a reduced tax credit value.

In addition, home or business installations of electric vehicle charging stations can receive a tax credit of up to 30 percent of the cost of installation. For more information about claiming the credit, see IRS Form 8911, which is available on the IRS Forms and Publications website.

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