$3,500 off a 2019 Nissan LEAF is Back!

Nissan is partnering with the utilities to offer utility customers an extra $3,500 off the purchase price of a 2019 Nissan LEAF or $2,500 off a 2019 Nissan LEAF Plus — now through July 1!

Jennifer KalezMay 3, 2019Nissan LEAF, Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, EWEB, Rebate, Incentives

Interagency EV Group to Hold Public Meeting May 17

The Zero Emission Vehicle Interagency Working Group (ZEVIWG) invites the public to join its meeting on May 17 to share progress towards the Governor’s Executive Order 17-21, which focuses on tackling cost, infrastructure, and information gaps in order to help accelerate the transition to electric vehicles.

Jennifer KalezMay 2, 2019ZEVIWG, Public Meeting, Get Involved, 50K by 2020

Pacific Power Offers Grants for EV Charging Infrastructure

Pacific Power has opened a new round of grant funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Applications are due May 15.

Jennifer KalezApril 17, 2019Pacific Power, Grants, EV Charging, Charging Infrastructure, Incentives

TriMet Unveils First All-Electric Bus in Portland

TriMet’s first all-electric public bus will officially enter full-time service this week!

Cadillac and Chevrolet Reach 200,000 Sales — Tax Credit Values Reduced

Cadillac and Chevrolet have joined automaker Tesla in reaching 200,000 electric vehicle sales in the United States — their EV models will now qualify for federal tax credits of up to $3,750.

Forth Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive Event March 20 at Oregon's Capitol

Oregon-based nonprofit Forth will be hosting an electric vehicle ride and drive event on Wednesday, March 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the front steps of Oregon’s Capitol.

Jennifer KalezMarch 19, 2019Ride & Drive, Forth, Electric Vehicles, Test Drive, Event

Chargeway Founder Joins Oregon Department of Energy Podcast

The Oregon Department of Energy’s latest Grounded podcast guest is Matt Teske, founder and CEO of Chargeway, an Oregon-based company focused on making it easy to charge your electric vehicle.

Jennifer KalezMarch 4, 2019Chargeway, EV Charging, Electric Vehicles, Podcast

More Electrify America Chargers Coming to Pacific Northwest

On February 8, Electrify America announced funding for new electric vehicle charging infrastructure along some of Oregon’s busiest destination corridors.

Jennifer KalezFebruary 11, 2019Electrify America, Charging Infrastructure, EV Charging

Green 2, Blue 4, Red 6: Chargeway App Simplifies Electric Vehicle Charging

Oregon-based Chargeway is making electric vehicle car-charging easier. Rather than trying to decipher if your car needs a CHAdeMO, Combo charger, or something else, Chargeway has developed a simple color- and number-coded system to get you on the road faster.

Jennifer KalezJanuary 31, 2019Electric Vehicles, Charging Infrastructure, EV Charging, Chargeway, App

Electric Vehicle Showcase Coming to Portland International Auto Show

Electric vehicles will be on display at the Portland International Auto Show from January 24-27 at the Oregon Convention Center.

Pacific Power Grants Support Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Pacific Power has opened a new round of grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Applications are due February 15.

Jennifer KalezJanuary 15, 2019Incentives, Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicles, Pacific Power

Nissan Partnering With Oregon Utilities for $3,500 Savings

Nissan is partnering with three Oregon utilities to offer customers an extra $3,500 off the purchase price of a 2018 or 2019 Nissan LEAF, now through April 1 (no joke).

Jennifer KalezJanuary 9, 2019Nissan Leaf, Incentives, Electric Vehicles, Utility

Oregon on the Move Along the West Coast Electric Highway

Life is a highway… and in Oregon, it’s an electric highway. The Oregon Department of Transportation reports that Oregon drivers have traveled more than 3 million all-electric miles!

Jennifer KalezDecember 19, 2018ODOT, Electric Vehicles, West Coast Electric Highway, EV Charging

PGE Customers Can Get $3,000 Off a 2018 Nissan LEAF

Portland General Electric customers who purchase a 2018 Nissan LEAF by January 1, 2019 can receive a $3,000 discount on the purchase price, thanks to a partnership between Nissan and PGE.

PGE to Rock Down to Second Electric Avenue in East Portland

Portland General Electric announced today it will build a second electric vehicle charging hub in Portland — this time at Southeast 82nd Avenue and Holgate Blvd.

Jennifer KalezDecember 3, 2018Portland General Electric, EV Charging, Electric Avenue

Pacific Power Offering Oregon Grants for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Pacific Power is now offering grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure for its non-residential customers.

Jennifer KalezOctober 15, 2018Incentives, Grants, Pacific Power, Charging Infrastructure, EV Charging

Oregon Inches Closer to 50,000 EV Goal

As of June 30, 2018, we have 18,901 registered EVs! Even better, we added more charging options, with 1,272 public chargers in 528 locations statewide.

Jennifer KalezSeptember 28, 2018Electric Vehicles, Incentives, Rebates, 50K by 2020

Emerald PUD Customers: Get $100 When You Register an EV

Emerald People’s Utility District in Eugene is offering its customers a $100 credit on their electric bill for the purchase or lease of an all-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle!

Jennifer KalezSeptember 27, 2018Rebate, Incentives, Electric Vehicles, Utility

Central Lincoln PUD Offers $250 Rebate for EV Charging Stations

Great news for customers of Central Lincoln PUD on the central Oregon coast: you can now qualify for a $250 rebate for installing a Level 2 electric vehicle charger!

Jennifer KalezSeptember 25, 2018Rebate, Electric Vehicles, EV Charging, Workplace Charging

City of Ashland Announces Empower EV Incentive Pilot Program

This week, the City of Ashland announced a new electric vehicle incentive program, Empower EV, through the Ashland Electric Utility.

Jennifer KalezSeptember 11, 2018Incentives, Rebate, Electric Vehicles, Workplace Charging