EV Champions

Big goals need strong supporters.

We’re celebrating individuals and businesses that are helping Oregon meet our Electric Vehicle goals.

EVs are cool and fun to drive. But any new technology depends on the early adopters – the people who share a vision and want to help make change. To us, they’re champions, because all of Oregon wins when we transition to a cleaner transportation system. Do you know an EV champion? Please let us know using the button below, and we may highlight them on our website!

Hacienda CDC's tenants can borrow an electric vehicle through the nonprofit's Community Electric Sharing Program Pilot.

Plan your next EV roadtrip up the Columbia River Gorge and get a full charge in Arlington, Oregon - population 581!

The Portland International Airport offers 32 charging stations in its parking lots and structures -- and additional chargers are available for Port and airport staff.

Mt. Hood SkiBowl was the first ski resort in the country to install an electric vehicle charger.

Give your car a fast charge while you pick up groceries at this Roth's Market in Salem.

The U.S. Forest Service charges up their electric vehicle at Lava Lands Visitor Center, part of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument.

Governor’s Leadership AWards

To celebrate Oregon EV leaders, Governor Brown will issue EV Leadership awards each year. The program honors auto dealers who help Oregonians make the switch from internal combustion engines to electric, and businesses and organizations that support EV adoption through charging infrastructure and fleet conversion.

2021 Recipients: The nonprofit Forth and Oregon-based business Platt Auto Group. Read full story on EV News!

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Check out this episode of Grounded to learn about Arcimoto's electric three-wheel vehicles with (EV Champion) founder and CEO, Mark Frohnmayer.

Grounded: An Oregon Department of Energy Podcast · Episode 28: Hello Arcimoto

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