Electrifying our transportation system is a key strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and move Oregon towards a cleaner future. Transitioning to electric vehicles — including e-bikes, cars and trucks, public transit, delivery vans and long-haul semis — is a complex effort that calls for strong public-private partnerships. It will also require significant public investments in public charging and fueling infrastructure, especially in areas of Oregon that have seen less private investment.
ODOT’s role is to make connections between the many groups needed to build and expand Oregon’s electric transportation infrastructure, and to use state and federal dollars to fund that work.
We form connections via outreach to communities about our programs, working with private industry to understand their perspective and needs, and taking in feedback from advocacy groups and the people our programs serve.
On the funding side, we manage programs that directly fund EV infrastructure and help set a vision for future public charging and fueling infrastructure. EV infrastructure must be equitable, reliable and meet rural and urban needs. Most EV charging happens at home or depot locations, but Oregon also needs public charging and refueling at multi-family homes, workplaces, and along major roads for longer distance trips.
We have a long-term commitment to expanding Oregon’s public charging infrastructure. Our near-term goal is to triple the number of EV charging station ports statewide by 2028. .
What We're Working On Our transportation electrification efforts have primarily focused on cars, trucks and SUVs. We are also focusing on the electric charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure needs of larger, heavier vehicles like larger pickup trucks, delivery vans, and freight trucks. We’re also exploring opportunities for hydrogen fuel cell EVs and electric micro-mobility like e-scooters, e-bikes and e-trikes.
Community Charging Rebates Program
The Community Charging Rebates program offers rebates for Level 2 charging station projects at multifamily homes, workplaces, and publicly accessible parking areas throughout Oregon. The rebates range from $3,500 - $6,250 per charging port or up to 75% of eligible project costs, whichever is less.
Eligible businesses, nonprofits, public entities, Tribes, EV service providers, and owners of multifamily home complexes may apply.
We use state dollars to fund the program, and we reserve 70% of program funding for projects in rural and underserved areas of the state. As of 2025, the program has funded more than 100 projects throughout the state. Learn more on the program’s webpage.
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program is a federally funded program that will establish a nationwide network of public EV fast charging stations in all 50 states along major highways and interstates.
Oregon will receive $52 million over five years from the NEVI program. In total, we anticipate NEVI will fund about 50 public EV fast charging stations in Oregon. The most recent program specific information can be found on the NEVI program webpage.
As of February 2025, guidance from the new federal administration may affect the NEVI program.
Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator program
The federal Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator program awarded Oregon a $10 million grant in 2024 for public EV charging port repairs and station upgrades.
ODOT is one of 14 state DOTs to receive funding. The funding can also be used to install more Level 2 or DC fast charging ports at select project sites.
In late 2024, we chose private companies to repair or upgrade stations along U.S. Highway 101, Interstates 84 and 5, and in the Portland area.
As of February 2025, guidance from the new federal administration may affect this program.
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure grant program
The federal Charging and Fueling Infrastructure grant program provides funding for alternative fuel infrastructure along major roads and in communities. In 2024, Oregon, California, and Washington shared a $102 million grant award from the CFI program to build public medium- and heavy-duty EV charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure along Interstate 5 and other key freight routes in each state. Sign up for updates on the CFI grant program.
Transportation Electrification Infrastructure Needs Analysis
The 2021-2022 Transportation Electrification Infrastructure Needs Analysis study xamined Oregon’s public EV charging infrastructure needs over the next 15 years. The results revealed:
- We’ll need a sharp increase in available charging near and long term.
- Public investments must be made in both rural and urban areas, especially in underserved areas with less investment from private companies.
- Public-private partnerships between state government agencies, electric utilities, nonprofits and private charging companies will be important.
planning resources for local cities and counties
In August 2023 we published three online tools to help Oregon planners and decision-makers deploy electric vehicle charging projects that are equitable, cost-effective, and meet community needs while supporting statewide goals for electrifying transportation.
- Guide for Oregon EV Charging Deployment – A comprehensive guide on EV charging basics, best practices in design and equitable station location siting, planning level cost estimates, and more.
- EV Infrastructure Planning Map – A GIS-based web map that incorporates land use, traffic, and population data layers to help decision-makers prioritize EV charging locations in their communities.
- TEINA Dashboard – A user-friendly Excel tool with annual estimates for EV charging needs by geographic region.
Access the tools and learn more on the
Hydrogen may play a critical role in decarbonizing transportation. Our 2022 Hydrogen Pathway Study looked at how to prepare Oregon for hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles over the next 15 years and outlined a set of recommendations through 2035.
Electric Micromobility in Oregon Study
In recent years, more people in Oregon are choosing e-micromobility devices like bikes or scooters for their commute, errands, or moving goods and freight. These devices can help reduce emissions from transportation and improve mental and physical health.
Given these factors, we wanted to better understand how to grow e-micromobility use in our state. In 2022 we studied e-micromobility’s benefits, barriers preventing a faster adoption rate, and ways to surmount those barriers.
Collaborations with state agencies
ODOT, together with Oregon Departments of Energy, Environmental Quality, and Land Conservation and Development, created the Every Mile Counts initiative in 2019. The goal is to align long-term, equitable actions across the agencies to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.
Zero Emission Vehicle Interagency Working Group
ZEVIWG was founded in 2017 by ODOT, the Oregon Departments of Energy, Environmental Quality, Administrative Services, and the Public Utility Commission to collaborate on accelerating zero emission vehicle use in Oregon. The workgroup focuses on increasing Oregonian’s access to EVs and charging infrastructure, and raising public awareness of EV goals, benefits, and use cases.
More resources about electrification in Oregon
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