The Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program, started in 2018, was temporarily suspended in March due to budgetary constraints. Those who wanted the benefits had to buy an electric vehicle by April 30.The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality paused two cash options for consumers starting May 1. One option was for drivers who bought or leased an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid under $50,000, offering up to $2,500 for any income level.
Erica Timm, DEQ’s clean vehicle rebate coordinator, told Oregon Public Broadcasting that program costs are only expected to increase in the years nearing 2035. The state has issued more than $75 million for the rebate program and received over 24,000 applications as of April.
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