Portland General Electric EV charger rebate
As of October 5, 2026, the Portland General Electric charger installation rebate is open in Oregon: Charger installation rebate up to $300, or up to $1,000 if income eligible; a separate panel upgrade rebate of up to $1,000 ($5,000 income eligible) pairs with it.
Where to buy: ENERGY STAR certified chargers, lowest verified price first
Many programs list eligible models; check yours before buying.
Selection rule, in full
The 5 lowest verified prices among ENERGY STAR certified Level 2 chargers. Rows are the lowest verified prices among the models that match, ties by name; nothing is ranked on quality. Where none of them has a seller we link to, the lowest-priced matching model that has one is added as a last, labeled row.
| Model | Matches on | Verified price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSTART Level 2 Tesla EV Charger, 16/25/32/40/48 A adjustable (23 ft cord) | 48 A, 11.52 kW, NACS, hardwired | $199.00at MUSTART (official store) | Every verified seller |
| ApexCharger MACH 3 | 40 A, 9.6 kW, J1772, NEMA 14-50 or 5-20 or 5-15 plug | $222.22at ApexCharger (official store) | Every verified seller |
| Lectron Portable Level 2 J1772 Charger (40A) | 40 A, 9.6 kW, J1772, NEMA 14-50 plug | $249.99at Lectron (official store) | Buy at Lectron, $249.99 (opens in a new tab) |
| Lectron Portable Level 2 Tesla EV Charger, 40 A (NEMA 14-50 plug) | 40 A, 9.6 kW, NACS, NEMA 14-50 plug | $259.99at Lectron (official store) | Buy at Lectron, $259.99 (opens in a new tab) |
| EVIQO EVIPOWER | 40 A, 9.6 kW, J1772 or NACS, NEMA 14-50 plug | $299.00at EVIQO (official store) | Every verified seller |
Each price is the lowest verified at the named seller on the date the model's own page shows. Buy links open the seller's page for that exact model and are affiliate links that support this site; see the affiliate disclosure.
Portland General Electric rebate at a glance
| Amount | Charger installation rebate up to $300, or up to $1,000 if income eligible; a separate panel upgrade rebate of up to $1,000 ($5,000 income eligible) pairs with it |
|---|---|
| Pays toward | the charger and its installation |
| Where | Portland General Electric service area in Oregon |
| Income tiers | Higher rebates for income-eligible customers. |
| Rate or program enrollment | Must enroll in the Smart Charging program. |
| Other conditions | Enroll with a charger or a vehicle on PGE's qualified products list; qualified chargers must be hardwired by a licensed electrician. |
| How to apply | Apply through PGE+ from the Smart Charging program page; a PGE+ installer applies the rebate to the invoice. |
| Status | Open, confirmed October 5, 2026 |
| Program page | Smart Charging program charger installation rebate, Portland General Electric |
In the program's own words
These are the sentences on the program page that the amount and eligibility above come from, as the page read on October 5, 2026:
This rebate is up to $300 or up to $1,000 if a customer is income eligible.
This rebate is up to $1,000 or up to $5,000 if a customer is income eligible.
Applicants must enroll in the Smart Charging program with EITHER a Level 2 EV charger OR an electric vehicle on the qualified products list
Which chargers qualify
The program pays only for chargers on its own approved list.
We do not match our catalog of 238 Level 2 chargers against that list, because a model's place on it is the program's decision and changes over time. Check the approved list on the program page before you buy.
Portland General Electric Co served 828,857 residential customers in 2024, per the EIA-861 annual survey. Program page read October 5, 2026; we re-read it monthly.
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Portland General Electric rebate questions
- How much is the Portland General Electric EV charger rebate?
- As of October 5, 2026: Charger installation rebate up to $300, or up to $1,000 if income eligible; a separate panel upgrade rebate of up to $1,000 ($5,000 income eligible) pairs with it. It pays toward the charger and its installation.
- Who qualifies for the Portland General Electric EV charger rebate?
- Residential customers in this area: Portland General Electric service area in Oregon. Higher rebates for income-eligible customers. Must enroll in the Smart Charging program. Enroll with a charger or a vehicle on PGE's qualified products list; qualified chargers must be hardwired by a licensed electrician.
- Which chargers qualify for the Portland General Electric rebate?
- The program pays only for chargers on its own approved list. Check that list on the program page before buying; we do not match our catalog against it.
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