Welcome to the Charge Ahead Prequalification Application!

Important note: The Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program expects to reopen in 2025. Due to overwhelming demand and limited funding, the rebate eligibility period was suspended on June 3, 2024. Any vehicles purchased or leased outside of the 2024 open period (April 3 – June 3, 2024) are NOT eligible to apply for Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebates.

The Charge Ahead Rebate provides income-eligible households a rebate toward the purchase or lease of eligible new or used zero-emission vehicles. This application process allows Oregon residents who meet the income eligibility criteria for a Charge Ahead Rebate to get pre-approved for a Charge Ahead rebate prior to purchase or lease. This is how the process works:

1. Confirm household income eligibility for the Charge Ahead Rebate
   • Maximum household income for the Charge Ahead Rebate can be found at this linked Income Eligibility website.
2. Apply for prequalification by completing the application below.
3. If approved, you will receive a Charge Ahead voucher.
4. Review and select an eligible vehicle from the eligible vehicle list.
5. The Charge Ahead Prequalification voucher can be used at the time of purchase or lease, or during the rebate application after a purchase or lease of a new or used eligible vehicle.
   • Participating dealers can accept Charge Ahead Prequalification Vouchers and then apply the Charge Ahead Rebate to your vehicle purchase or lease.
   • The Charge Ahead Prequalification Voucher may also be used as proof of income eligibility when applying for the Charge Ahead Rebate after a purchase or lease, if it is not applied for by the dealer at the time of sale or lease.
   • If you have already purchased or leased your vehicle, it is quickest and easiest to apply for the Charge Ahead Rebate directly. Prequalification is not necessary for those that have already obtained their vehicle. Income verification for Charge Ahead can be done during the rebate application process.
   • Please note: all vehicles must be purchased or leased while the program is open to be eligible for the rebate. Program open dates will be announced in 2025. Please continue to check the OCVRP website.

To learn more about the program, eligible vehicles, other eligibility requirements, and/or which dealers participate in the program, please visit the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program's website. If you have questions about the process, please email ChargeAheadPrequalification@DEQ.oregon.gov.

How it works:

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) reviews Charge Ahead Prequalification applications for eligibility based on household income. Applicants can either provide proof of enrollment in another public assistance program, or authorize the Oregon Department of Revenue to review your household's Oregon state tax transcripts and to verify eligibility.

Before getting started, please make sure you have the following documents ready, as they will help you complete the process. The application cannot be saved and returned to at a later time.

1. Applicant Oregon driver's license
2. Proof of current enrollment that includes the applicant’s name and a current enrollment date in a public assistance program, if available. Accepted programs include:
• Oregon Health Plan / Medicaid
• SNAP: EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer)
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• Free & Reduced-Price Lunch
• HUD Housing Choice Voucher
• LIHEAP (Home Energy Assistance)
• Employment Related Daycare (ERDC)
• Women Infants and Children (WIC)