Home Charging Savings for a Typical Oregon Driver
Based on 12,000 miles per year
Gas Car Fuel/yr
$1,693
Home Charging/yr
$394
Annual Savings
$1,299
Charger Cost
$1,600
Utility Rebate
-$500
Net Charger Cost
$1,100
Payback
0.8 yrs
15-Year Savings
$23,052
CO₂ Avoided/yr
5,486 lbs
Oregon EV Charger Rebates
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Federal 30C Credit (Expired June 30, 2026)
The federal Alternative Fuel Refueling Property Credit (30% up to $1,000 for a home charger) expired June 30, 2026, and had only applied in eligible low-income or non-urban census tracts. Chargers installed after that date do not qualify.
Up to $500
Oregon Utility Programs
Oregon utilities (PGE, Pacific Power) offer EV-charger rebates and off-peak rates; high gas prices help home charging. View full rebate detail →
Home Charging Savings by City in Oregon
| City | Fuel Savings/yr | Charger Payback | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $1,353 | 1.1 yrs | 652,503 | Pacific Power |
| Eugene | $1,285 | 1.2 yrs | 176,654 | EWEB |
| Salem | $1,305 | 1.1 yrs | 174,365 | Pacific Power |
| Gresham | $1,340 | 1.1 yrs | 114,247 | Pacific Power |
| Hillsboro | $1,353 | 1.1 yrs | 106,447 | Pacific Power |
| Bend | $1,271 | 1.2 yrs | 102,764 | Pacific Power |
| Beaverton | $1,251 | 1.2 yrs | 98,216 | Pacific Power |
| Medford | $1,257 | 1.2 yrs | 83,486 | Pacific Power |
| Springfield | $1,285 | 1.2 yrs | 62,256 | EWEB |
| Corvallis | $1,319 | 1.1 yrs | 59,922 | Pacific Power |
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The average US driver covers about 12,000 miles a year.
Quick Facts: Oregon
- ⛽ Gas: $3.95/gallon
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.115/kWh
- 🔌 Charger installed: $1,600
- 🏭 Top utility: Pacific Power