Rebates are only available for qualified purchases from an approved vehicle dealer or an original equipment manufacturer that does not have licensed franchised new automobile dealers in Oregon. For a vehicle dealer or original equipment manufacturer without franchised dealers in Oregon to be eligible, it must:

1. (1) Be registered or register to conduct business in Oregon.

2. (2) Provide documentation to support buyer applications and functionality of the vehicle, including:

   1. (a) A link to vehicle dealer website that indicates qualifying vehicles available for sale, and their related specifications or other documentation that provides this information;
   2. (b) A specification sheet or, if custom vehicle, specification sheets for all major components, corroborating vehicle capabilities, charging/fueling needs, design appropriate to Purchaser’s planned use, and eligibility;
   3. (c) Timeline and process/plans by which vehicle dealer intends to comply with the terms of the rebate (e.g., delivery of vehicle,) prior to expiration of rebate; and
   4. (d) Agree to accept DEQ’s rebate amount as a portion of the Purchaser’s final vehicle payment, deducting the full rebate(s) amount from the upfront cost.
3. (3) Provide any additional information and documentation requested by DEQ that is necessary to ascertain that the applicant, vehicle, and vehicle dealer qualify for a rebate.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 468.020 & 468.463(7)

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 468.463 & 468.469

History

DEQ 15-2024, adopt filed 09/30/2024, effective 09/30/2024