2023 Chevy Bolt EV Review

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality through the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program offers income qualified applicants the Charge Ahead Rebate of $5,000 for the purchase or lease of a qualifying used battery electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Oregon residents who pre-qualify may use the rebate at point-of-sale at a participating dealership or apply post-purchase using the online application. To qualify:

• Original base MSRP of vehicle not to exceed $50,000.
• Vehicle must be purchased or leased after May 22, 2025.
• Oregon residents must have a total household income below 400 percent of the Federal Income Poverty level. May provide proof of participation in an eligible public assistance program to qualify.
• Pre-qualification vouchers must be used at a participating dealer at the time of purchase or lease.
• Applicant must be an Oregon resident.
• Must register the vehicle in Oregon and retain for at least 24 months.
• Leased vehicles must have a lease term of at least 24 months.

To learn more, visit https://evrebate.oregon.gov/

Under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers taxpayers a Used Clean Vehicle Tax Credit equal to 30% of the sale price up to a maximum credit of $4,000 for the purchase of a used plug-in electric or hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. Beginning January 1, 2024, Clean Vehicle Tax Credits may be initiated and approved at the point of sale at participating dealerships registered with the IRS. Dealers will be responsible for submitting Clean Vehicle Tax Credit information to the IRS. Buyers are advised to obtain a copy of an IRS "time of sale" report, confirming it was submitted successfully by the dealer. Not every version of the vehicle models will necessarily qualify. Please check with the dealer/seller to determine the eligibility of your specific vehicle.

For the vehicle to qualify:

• Price cannot exceed $25,000.
• Need to verify the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
• Must be at least two model years older than the current calendar year in which the vehicle was purchased.
• Must be sold through a dealership, private sales not permitted.
• Not have already been transferred after August 16, 2022, to a qualified buyer.

For individuals to qualify:

• Must meet income eligibility, depending on modified adjusted gross income (AGI) and tax filing status.
• Must not be the first owner of the qualifying vehicle.
• Has not been allowed a credit under this section for any sale during the 3-year period ending on the date of the sale of such vehicle.
• Purchased for personal use, not a business, corporation or for resale.

To learn more, visit https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/used-clean-vehicle-credit

To qualify for this rebate, the customer and/or charging station must meet the following requirements:

• Receive electricity from PacifiCorp (OR).
• Have purchased or leased an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle.

Additional Information:


• Income qualified customers can receive up to $1,500
• Customers will be automatically enrolled in Time of Use program

Lane Electric Coop Inc offers EV owners a rebate of up to $500 towards the cost of a Level 2 charging station.

To qualify for this rebate, the customer and/or charging station must meet the following requirements:

• Receive electricity from Lane Electric Coop Inc.
• Have purchased or leased an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle.
• Any EV charger found on Lane Electric's Home Chargers page is eligible.

To learn more, visit https://laneelectric.chooseev.com/promos/

Central Electric Coop Inc - (OR) offers EV owners a rebate of up to $450 towards the installation and cost of a Level 2 charging station.

To qualify for this rebate, the customer and/or charging station must meet the following requirements:

• Receive electricity from Central Electric Coop Inc - (OR).
• Have purchased or leased an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle.
• $150 for purchase and install of any Level 2 (240-volt outlet) charger. $450 for purchase and install of any BPA Qualified Level 2 (240-volt outlet) charger

To learn more, visit https://www.cec.coop/electric-vehicle-program/