(1) To be eligible for a medium and heavy-duty vehicle rebate, a motor vehicle must be:
- (a) A qualifying vehicle, as defined in 340-270-0030(20), and must have a purchase or lease date on or after effective date of the program for the type of vehicle, as established in OAR 340-270-0020(3);
- (b) A new zero emission vehicle. Retrofits and repowers of existing vehicles or those already owned by the Applicant are not eligible;
- (c) Purchased or leased and registered within twelve months of receipt of rebate approval. An applicant may request and DEQ may approve two extensions for up to an additional six months each, allowing a maximum of twelve additional months, on a form provided by DEQ. Any extension requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis; and;
- (d) Procured from a vehicle dealer that meets program eligibility requirements.
- (2) Vehicles rebated by the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program, as established in OAR 340-270-0010 through OAR 340-270-0500, are not eligible for a ZERO Fleet rebate.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 468.020 & 468.463(7)
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 468.463 & 468.469
History
DEQ 3-2026, amend filed 05/18/2026, effective 05/18/2026
DEQ 20-2025, minor correction filed 07/15/2025, effective 07/15/2025
DEQ 15-2024, adopt filed 09/30/2024, effective 09/30/2024