2. • Forth is a nonprofit trade association and advocate for electric, shared, and
smart mobility. Through innovation, demonstration projects, advocacyand
engagement, weare advancing electric, smart, and shared transportation in the
Pacific Northwest and beyond
• Based in Portland, Oregonwe have over170 member companies and
organizations, including many global automakers, utilities, and local
governments
Who we are:
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6. CleanerAir
•$10k worthsocial benefits dueto improved airqualityfor every EV
Fighting Climate Change
•Transportationis thenumber one sourceof CO2 emissions
Energy Dollars StayLocal
•Electricity is produced domestically
Supporting Renewables
•Advancingbatterytechnology supports renewableenergy
CheaperOperations
•Cheaperfuel, less maintenance,financialincentives
Why should you care aboutelectric vehicles?
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7. ElectricVehicle Types
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BatteryElectricVehicle (BEV):
• 100%electric, completely battery powered
• Plug-into recharge
• Ex: Chevy Bolt EV (pictured), VWe-Golf, Kia Soul EV, HyundaiKona,
Tesla models
Plug-in HybridVehicle (PHEV):
• Both electric and gasoline powered
• Varyingsizes of battery packs
• Most havean “Electric only”mode
• Plug-into recharge,fill tank when needed
• Ex: RAV4 Prime(pictured), Hyundai Sonata PHEV,
BMWi3 Rex(pictured), Honda ClarityPHEV, Chevy
Volt
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8. Over 1 Million Electric Cars inthe US!
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9. Plus, Rivian,Cybertruck, and medium- and heavy-duty!
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Automaker CommitmentsAbound
Carmaker Commitment in EVs
Audi 20newEV modelsby2025
BMW 25electrifiedvehiclemodelsand$32billioninR&Dinvestmentby
2025.
Daimler/ Mercedes-Benz $1billiontobuildbatteryfacility+ EV trucking.Plug-inoptionfor
entireportfolioby2022
GeneralMotors 20all-electricmodelsby2023
Fiat-Chrysler More than30electrifiedmodelsby 2022
Ford 40EVs by 2022
Hyundai 44EV modelsby2025
Renault-Nissan-MitsubishiAlliance Deploy12all-electricmodelsby 2022;sellover1millionEVsperyear
by2022
Toyota Halfofsaleselectric2028
The VWGroup $84billionin EV development.70newelectricmodelsby2028
Volvo Launched newEV-specificbrand:Polestar
11. EVs are Cleaner Than Gasoline Vehicles
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EVs are Cheaper to Drive ThanGasoline Vehicles
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EVs are Cheaper to MaintainthanGasoline Vehicles
• Electricvehicles cost less than halfas much to operate as gas-
powered cars:
• EV owners on averagesave $800 peryear in maintenance costs compared
to gasoline vehicles
https://evcharging.enelx.com/news/blog/570-electric-cars-vs-gas-cars-cost
• No oil changes
• Reduced maintenance (no air filters, timing belts, fans belts, spark plugs
and more)
• Regenerative braking
14. EVs are Fun to Drive!
• Instant acceleration and torque
• Lower center of gravity for tight handling
• Quiet
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15. Financial SavingsonYour Purchase
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Federal TaxCredit: Up to $7,500 off purchase of a new/leased PEV
Check with your local utility for additional savings!
Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
• $2,500 - Standard Rebate
• Up to $2,500 off the purchase or lease of a new electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid electric
vehicle
• $2,500 – Charge Ahead Rebate
• $2,500 off the purchase or lease of a new used electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid electric
vehicle for low-to-moderate-income Oregon drivers
• $5,000 - Standard + Charge Ahead Rebate Combined
• Up to $5,000 off the purchase or lease of a new electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid electric
vehicle for low-to-moderate-income Oregon drivers. Income calculator can be found here:
www.deq.state.or.us.ocvrp
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PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY: WHO QUALIFIES?
Standard Rebate Up to $2,500 Charge Ahead Rebate $2,500
Eligible Applicants
Oregon residents, businesses,
nonprofits and government agencies
Oregon residents
Qualifying Vehicles
New battery electric vehicles
and plug-in hybrid vehicles with a base
MSRP under $50,000
New or used battery electric
vehicles
and plug-in hybrid vehicles with an
original base MSRP under $50,000
Income Requirement No income Requirement
Up to 120% of the median
household income (AMI)
Rebate
Amount
$750 for zero-emission motorcycles
$1,500 for a battery under 10 kWh
$2,500 for a battery over 10 kWh.
$2,500
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INDIVIDUALS: STANDARD REBATE
• Be an Oregon resident with proof of
Oregon residency
• Purchase or lease a new battery electric
vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle or zero-
emission motorcycle
• Register the vehicle in Oregon, and retain
registration for at least 24 months
• Submit a rebate application within six (6)
months after the purchase or lease date
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• Be a low- or- moderate- income household with proof of income
eligibility
• Be an Oregon resident with proof of Oregon residency
• Purchase or lease a new or used battery electric or plug-in electric
vehicle from a dealer. No person-to-person sales are eligible
• Register the vehicle in Oregon, and retain registration for at least 24
months
• Submit a rebate application within six (6) months after the purchase or
lease date
• To calculate whether you meet the Charge Ahead Income Requirements,
visit; https://www.deq.state.or.us/ocvrp
INDIVIDUALS: CHARGE AHEAD REBATE
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BUSINESSESS, NONPROFITS AND
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES: STANDARD
REBATE (Limit 10 per Calendar Year)
• Be based in Oregon or have an Oregon-
based affiliate at the time the eligible
vehicle is purchased or leased
• Purchase or lease new electric vehicle
• Register the vehicle in Oregon and retain
registration for at least 24 months
• Submit your rebate application within (6)
months after the purchase or lease date
• Submit annual usage data to DEQ for three
(3) years
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FAQs
How to Apply:
• Download an application online, fill it out and mail it in. You will also need to provide the
following:
• Proof of temporary or permanent vehicle registration
• Copy of the sales or lease contract
• Proof of Oregon residency
Is There A Deadline?
• Submit a rebate application within six (6) months of the date of purchase or lease
How to Determine Eligibility For The Charge Ahead Rebate
• The DEQ has an Income Eligibility Calculator. Visit deq.state.or.us/ocvrp to determine if one
qualifies
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Need more information?
• Please contact
oregoncvrp@energycenter.org or 855–
383-4425
Interested in hosting a virtual event
to promote OCVRP?
• Email sergiol@forthmobility.org
Thank you!
24. Electric Vehicle Charging
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Level 1
• Miles gained per hourof
charge:3-5
• Great forovernight
charging
• Best for plug-in hybrids or
folks with short commutes
120Volt Outlet StandardPort
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Level 2
• Miles gained per hourof
charge:12-40
• Good for public chargers,
homes, apartments, or
workplace.
240Volt Outlet (dryer
plug)
Standard Port
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Level 3 -
DC Fast Charging
• Allows for longer trips with
shorter stops
• 80% chargein 20-40 minutes
• Threeplug shapes:
• CCS/SAE
• CHADeMO
• Tesla
CCS/SAEAmerican/European CHAdeMO
Nissan
Tesla
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Introducing the EV-Drive
Certified DealerProgram
• Collaboration between Forth, Eugene Water and Electric Board and Emerald PUD.
• Currently certifying dealers in the Greater Eugene-Springfield / Lane County area.
Kendall Chevrolet
846Goodpasture Island Rd. Eugene,
OR 97401
EWEB/EPUD customers can take a test drive at a certified dealer
and enter to win $250!
More dealers coming soon!