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In addition to the cost savings you'll get from driving an EV, you may qualify for EWEB rebates and state and federal tax credits.
Smart Charge rebates for electric vehicle public charging infrastructure
EWEB aims to expand Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), commonly called "charging station", in our community through our Smart Charge rebates for qualifying public charging stations.
Our commercial rebates support the following types of stations:
Funding for this program is made possible by the Oregon Clean Fuels Program (CFP) administered by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ).
Steps to participate
- Start working with an electrician/contractor to identify/select the EVSE that will be installed and determine if the current electrical service capability is sufficient or if potential upgrades are needed to support the installation. Contact EWEB Distribution Engineering at distributionengineering@eweb.org to communicate the potential addition of new load from your charging station project. The added electric load from the EVSE may result in costs for upgrading facilities such as transformers, conductors, or other equipment upstream from your service. If the EWEB engineering analysis confirms that equipment must be upgraded to accommodate the added electric load, the Customer will be responsible for these charges related to upgrading the equipment per EWEB Electrical Utility Operational Policies. This is a separate process from the commercial Smart Charge rebate program.
- Submit a rebate application online.
- An account manager will contact you to review your project.
- Receive written EWEB rebate preapproval. Preapproval reserves funding for the approved project for 12 months after the date preapproval is issued. The approved project must be completed within this 12-month period.
- Applicable rebate limits are based on the year in which preapproval is issued regardless of when the project is completed or the rebate is paid.
- Submit the EVSE specification sheets and copies of invoices for qualifying EVSE hardware, software, and installation work within 60 days of the project completion date. Supplemental documents may be emailed to ems.answers@eweb.org.
EWEB may request a pre-installation or post-installation inspection to verify compliance with program requirements. The rebate check will be sent directly to the applicant four to six weeks after final approval.
Smart Charge rebates for level 2 charging stations
Commercial-grade level 2 EVSE can provide convenient charging for employees, customers, fleet vehicles, and multifamily residents. Depending on the vehicle and charging station’s power output, level 2 EVSE commonly provides more than 20 miles of driving range per hour of charging. Learn more about level 2 charging stations and developing infrastructure to charge plug-in electric vehicles.
We offer the following rebates:
- New commercial-grade Level 2 EVSE installed for public, business, workplace, or fleet charging may qualify for a rebate of up to $2,000 per port.
- New commercial-grade Level 2 EVSE installed at a multifamily property may qualify for a rebate of up to $2,500 per port.
- New commercial-grade Level 2EVSE installed at a qualified affordable housing multifamily property may qualify for a rebate of up to $3,500 per port.
Rebate Qualification
- The applicant must own the property or have authorization from the property owner to install the EVSE.
- The applicant must submit an application and receive written EWEB preapproval to reserve rebate funding.
- EVSE must be commercial grade. Residential-grade units do not qualify.
- EVSE must be installed and operational at an eligible business, workplace, fleet, or multifamily location within EWEB's electric service territory. Multifamily properties must have five or more dwelling units. Affordable multifamily housing properties must qualify under an applicable City of Eugene or State of Oregon definition. EWEB will verify affordable housing qualification after application submittal.
- Installation sites can be existing or new construction.
- Eligible project costs include qualifying EVSE hardware, required software, and installation costs. The EWEB rebate may not exceed 75% of eligible project costs and is subject to the applicable maximum rebate per port.
- EVSE must operate at 208/240 volts, have a minimum manufacturer-rated output capacity of 30 amps per port, and use an SAE J1772 or SAE J3400 connector.
- An eligible port must be capable of charging a separate vehicle while all other ports are operating simultaneously. Eligible ports may share available site power and are not required to deliver their maximum rated output simultaneously.
- Level 2 rebates are limited to a maximum of 10 qualifying ports per site per calendar year in which preapproval is issued regardless of when the project is completed or the rebate is paid.
- EVSE and associated network-management platform must support and communicate using a mutually supported version of Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP)1.6J or later. OCPP 2.0.1 or later is preferred. Open Automated Demand Response (Open ADR) support is preferred by not required.
- EVSE must be certified of listed by an OSHA-recognized Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory, such as UL Solutions or Intertek (ETL), for its intended use.
- Installation must be permitted, inspected, and approved in accordance with the National Electrical Code and applicable local, county, and state requirements. The customer is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable codes. Installation work must be performed by a properly licensed electrician when required by law.
- EVSE that is used, resold, rebuilt, received from warranty insurance claims, third party-owned, or awarded as a prize or grant, is not eligible for rebates under this program.
Smart Charge rebates for direct current fast charging stations
Direct current fast charging (DCFC) can provide rapid charging for electric vehicles. Depending on the vehicle and charging station’s power output, DCFC can provide more than 100 miles of driving range per hour of charging. Learn more about DCFC stations and developing infrastructure to charge plug-in electric vehicles.
We offer the following rebates:
- New publicly accessible DCFC with less than 150 kW of rated output per eligible port may qualify for a rebate of up to $15,000 per port.
- New publicly accessible DCFC with 150 kW or greater of rated output per eligible port may qualify for a rebate of up to $25,000 per port.
Rebate qualifications:
- The applicant must own the property or have authorization from the property owner to install the EVSE.
- The applicant must submit an application and receive written EWEB preapproval to reserve rebate funding.
- EVSE must be installed and operational at an eligible location within EWEB's electric service territory.
- Installation sites can be existing or new construction.
- EVSE power output for rebate qualification is based on the manufacturer-rated maximum output under the installed configuration.
- Eligible project costs include qualifying EVSE hardware, required software, and installation costs. The EWEB rebate may not exceed 75% of eligible project costs and is subject to the applicable maximum rebate per port.
- Rebates are limited to a maximum of $200,000 per site per calendar year in which preapproval is issued regardless of when the proejct is completed or the rebate is paid.
- An EVSE owner, operator, or affiliated entity may receive rebates for no more than two different DCFC sites per calendar year in which preapproval is issues regardless of when the project is is completed or the rebate is paid.
- EVSE must be available for use by the general public during the site's normal operating hours, without access being restricted to employees, residents, fleet vehicles, or members of a closed group.
- An eligible port must be capable of charging a separate vehicle while all other ports are operating simultaneously. Eligible ports may share available site power and are not required to deliver their maximum rated output simultaneously.
- Each eligible port must have a power rating of at least 50 kW and use a CCS, CHAdeMO, or NACS connector.
- EVSE and associated network-management platform must support and communicate using a mutually supported version of Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) 1.6J or later. OCPP 2.0.1 or later is preferred. Open Automated Demand Response (OpenADR) support is preferred but not required.
- EVSE must be certified or listed by an OSHA-recognized Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory, such as UL Solutions or Intertek (ETL), for its intended use.
- Installation must be permitted, inspected, and approved in accordance with the National Electrical Code and applicable local, county, and state requirements. The customer is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable codes. Installation work must be performed by a properly licensed electrician when required by law.
- EVSE that is used, resold, rebuilt, received from warranty insurance claims, third party-owned, or awarded as a prize or grant, is not eligible for rebates under this program.
Clean Fuels Program
Owners of eligible non-residential electric vehicle charging stations—including public, workplace, fleet, business, and multifamily charging—may be able to generate credits through the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s Clean Fuels Program. Credits are based in part on the amount of electricity dispensed for vehicle charging and may be sold to generate revenue.
Participation is not automatic. The eligible credit generator must register with DEQ, register the charging equipment, maintain qualifying charging data, and meet applicable reporting requirements. Credit generation and revenue are not guaranteed and will vary based on charging activity, program calculations, and Clean Fuels credit prices.
The Clean Fuels Program is administered by Oregon DEQ and is separate from EWEB’s rebate program. Visit DEQ’s Clean Fuels Program website for current eligibility, registration, reporting, and credit-ownership requirements.
Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program provides rebates for eligible electric vehicles purchased or leased while the program is open. The 2026 purchase and lease eligibility period runs from August 25 through November 4, 2026.
Standard Rebates are available to eligible Oregon residents, businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies and include $2,000 for a new battery-electric vehicle, $1,500 for a new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, and $375 for a new zero-emission motorcycle. Charge Ahead Rebates provide higher rebates for qualifying low and moderate-income households and eligible nonprofit low-income service providers. Applicants may receive either a Standard Rebate or a Charge Ahead Rebate, but the two rebates cannot be combined.
Income-eligible applicants may apply for Charge Ahead prequalification before purchasing or leasing a vehicle. Visit DEQ’s Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program website for current funding availability, eligible vehicles, income requirements, participating dealerships, and application instructions.
Community Charging Rebates
The Oregon Department of Transportation’s Community Charging Rebates Program helps fund eligible Level 2 charging projects at multifamily housing, workplaces, and publicly accessible parking locations. Rebates may cover up to $8,000 per Level 2 charging port or 80% of eligible project costs, whichever is less.
Round 4 closed on January 20, 2026. ODOT expects to launch another federally funded opportunity by fall 2026, although application dates and program requirements have not yet been finalized. Visit ODOT’s Community Charging Rebates Program webpage for current funding status, eligibility requirements, qualified equipment, and application information.
Community Charging Rebates may be combined with EWEB EV charging infrastructure rebates, subject to the eligibility requirements and funding limitations of both programs.
Federal Tax Credit
Federal clean vehicle tax credits are no longer available for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. The federal Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit also ended for charging equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026. Customers with vehicles acquired or charging equipment placed in service before the applicable deadlines should consult the IRS guidance and a qualified tax professional to determine whether they may claim a credit for a prior tax year.
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