Oregon to temporarily suspend EV rebate program: 'It's really disappointing'

The last day to make purchases qualifying for 2023 rebate funding is April 30.

PORTLAND, Oregon — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced it’s temporarily suspending the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program beginning May 1.

Funding for the program comes from the state’s vehicle privilege tax. This year, $15.5 million was available for rebates. And based on electric vehicle (EV) sales so far this year, the Oregon DEQ expects that money to be gone within a few months. Only purchases or leases of qualifying EVs made on or before April 30 will be eligible for 2023 rebate dollars.

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