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City guide

EV charging in Portland, Oregon

Portland advances public charging through curbside policy, state rebates, and utility programs. City Council approved enabling code for EV charging in the public right-of-way in 2023, with PBOT adopting final administrative rules later that year and launching additional pole-mounted deployments through grants in 2025. State NEVI funds build highway-adjacent DC fast charging to support intercity trips.

Coverage is strongest in the Central City, Lloyd District, and major corridors, with additional nodes in the Pearl, Division, Gateway, and the airport area. Major networks include ChargePoint, Tesla, Electrify America, and EVgo. PGE offers per-port rebates for business and multifamily Level 2, while ODOT's Community Charging Rebates help public, workplace, and multifamily sites statewide.

PlugMapper aggregates verified sites, connectors, and hours across curbs, garages, and retail centers. Filters highlight NEVI-adjacent DC fast options and utility-rebated Level 2 for dwell-time charging near housing and workplaces.

Portland, Oregon EV charging snapshot

Businesses and property owners can pair PGE or Pacific Power rebates with ODOT's Community Charging Rebates and Oregon's NEVI plan for broader coverage. https://portlandgeneral.com/energy-choices/electric-vehicles-charging/business-charging-fleets/ev-charging-pilot-program-business

PBOT curbside program status

Rules adopted 2023

City Council approved enabling code March 1, 2023; PBOT finalized administrative rules November 2023 for EV charging in the public right-of-way. https://www.portland.gov/transportation/electric-vehicles/ev-charging-row

PGE business L2 rebates

$1,000/port (MF $2,300)

PGE offers up to $1,000 per Level 2 port for businesses and up to $2,300 per port for multifamily properties. https://portlandgeneral.com/energy-choices/electric-vehicles-charging/business-charging-fleets/ev-charging-pilot-program-business

ODOT Community Charging Rebates

$3,500-$6,250 per L2 port

The state program reimburses $3,500-$6,250 per Level 2 port (up to 75% of costs) for public, workplace, and multifamily charging. https://www.oregon.gov/odot/climate/pages/communitychargingrebates.aspx

NEVI funding (OR)

~$52M total (FY2022-2026)

ODOT expects about $52 million in NEVI formula funds; as of August 2025, $41.1 million for FY2022-2025 was obligated. https://www.oregon.gov/odot/climate/Documents/Draft%20Notice%20of%20Funding%20Opportunity%20for%20Round%202.pdf

Plan charging routes with the PlugMapper map

Use PlugMapper to locate curbside pilots, utility-rebated Level 2, and high-power DC fast near I-5, I-84, and US-26 for cross-region trips.

Show curbside charging in PBOT's program areas; confirm posted parking rules and time limits before planning an overnight or long-dwell session.
Filter by Level 2 to surface PGE and Pacific Power rebated sites at workplaces and multifamily properties; check access hours and fee structures.
Prioritize NEVI-supported fast chargers near interstates to minimize detours; combine with garage Level 2 when attending events Downtown or in the Pearl.

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Map coverage refreshes every six hours from AFDC and local utility feeds. Availability and pricing may change; confirm with the station operator before your trip.

Top EV charging stations in Portland, Oregon

Ordered by total public charging ports available, these five locations provide the greatest capacity for EV drivers across the city.

Need overnight charging? Toggle the map to Level 2 sites and look for garage locations with 24/7 access. Driving for hire? The fast-charge filter highlights plugs that meet local TLC or taxi requirements.

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Incentives and rebates for installing EV chargers

City initiatives

PBOT - EV Charging in the Public Right-of-Way
Explains curbside program authority, final rules, and how installations proceed under PBOT oversight following 2023 code changes. https://www.portland.gov/transportation/electric-vehicles/ev-charging-row
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PBOT - Park and Charge (pole-mounted L2)
Grant-funded expansion to mount about 40 Level 2 chargers on utility poles across the city to increase curbside access. https://www.portland.gov/transportation/electric-vehicles/park-and-charge
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Utility programs

Portland General Electric - Business EV Charging Rebates
Up to $1,000 per Level 2 port for businesses and up to $2,300 per port for multifamily properties for qualified networked equipment. https://portlandgeneral.com/energy-choices/electric-vehicles-charging/business-charging-fleets/ev-charging-pilot-program-business
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Pacific Power - Oregon EV Charger Rebates
Up to $1,000 per port for businesses and up to $4,500 per port for multifamily properties, plus technical assistance. https://www.pacificpower.net/savings-energy-choices/electric-vehicles/business-charger-rebates.html
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State & federal support

ODOT - Community Charging Rebates (CCR)
Rebates of $3,500-$6,250 per Level 2 port or up to 75% of costs for public, workplace, and multifamily charging statewide. https://www.oregon.gov/odot/climate/pages/communitychargingrebates.aspx
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Oregon NEVI Program
NEVI formula funds support reliable DC fast charging along interstates; ODOT obligated FY2022-2025 funds and continues deployment. https://www.oregon.gov/odot/climate/pages/nevi.aspx
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Neighborhood coverage

Downtown & PSU

Garage and curbside Level 2 near civic and university destinations; fast charging sits along I-5 and I-405 for quick regional turnarounds.

Pearl District

Mixed residential and retail blocks with networked Level 2; consider NEVI-adjacent DC fast near US-26 and I-405 to minimize detours.

Lloyd District

Convention and mall anchors offer Level 2; connector filters help match CCS or NACS at nearby fast-charging sites for time-sensitive sessions.

Division/Hawthorne

Destination corridors provide Level 2 at lots and curbs; check parking limits and evening demand near restaurants and venues.

Gateway & Airport Area

Hotels and employment centers feature Level 2 with swift access to I-205 DC fast charging for early-morning travel.

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Frequently asked questions

Is curbside EV charging allowed in Portland?

Yes. Council approved enabling code in 2023, PBOT finalized rules, and additional pole-mounted deployments are proceeding via grants. https://www.portland.gov/transportation/electric-vehicles/ev-charging-row

Are there utility rebates for Level 2 chargers?

PGE offers up to $1,000 per port for businesses and up to $2,300 per port for multifamily properties. Pacific Power offers similar programs. https://portlandgeneral.com/energy-choices/electric-vehicles-charging/business-charging-fleets/ev-charging-pilot-program-business

What state rebates exist for community sites?

ODOT's Community Charging Rebates provide $3,500-$6,250 per Level 2 port, up to 75% of eligible costs. https://www.oregon.gov/odot/climate/pages/communitychargingrebates.aspx

How is highway fast charging funded?

Oregon uses NEVI formula funds to deploy DC fast charging along interstates, with FY2022-2025 funds obligated. https://www.oregon.gov/odot/climate/pages/nevi.aspx

Do new buildings need EV-ready parking?

Oregon law (HB 2180) led to code requiring at least 20% EV-ready parking for certain new buildings statewide. https://www.oregon.gov/bcd/laws-rules/Documents/20220419-ev-hb2180.pdf

Market insights shaping local charging

Curbside rules expand neighborhood access

PBOT's right-of-way framework and pole-mounted deployments add options for residents without off-street parking, complementing garage Level 2 supply. https://www.portland.gov/transportation/electric-vehicles/ev-charging-row

Utility rebates accelerate workplace and multifamily L2

Per-port incentives from PGE and Pacific Power lower costs for networked equipment, improving daily charging where vehicles dwell. https://portlandgeneral.com/energy-choices/electric-vehicles-charging/business-charging-fleets/ev-charging-pilot-program-business

CCR targets equitable infill

ODOT's Community Charging Rebates emphasize public, workplace, and multifamily sites while capping costs at 75%. https://www.oregon.gov/odot/climate/pages/communitychargingrebates.aspx

NEVI secures corridor reliability

Oregon's NEVI funds ensure high-power DC fast charging near interstates, reducing detours for regional trips and tourism. https://www.oregon.gov/odot/climate/pages/nevi.aspx

Charge confidently across Portland

Find curbside pilots, utility-rebated Level 2, and NEVI-adjacent fast charging in one place.

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