Process / Fees for licensing / getting a title in Oregon

[Roger tobin]

Any Oregon buyers want to share their experience here? It has been a Looooong time since I've bought a car, and I'm wondering about the experience now for getting a new EV on the road with plates, etc.

Thanks,
Roger

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[SONEWBE]

Any Oregon buyers want to share their experience here? It has been a Looooong time since I've bought a car, and I'm wondering about the experience now for getting a new EV on the road with plates, etc.

Thanks,
Roger

The process hasn't really changed. The fees and taxes (Oregon now has taxes on vehicles) have changed. Expect a long wait for plates. Oregon's DMW website says the wait can be up to 17 weeks!! I've been waiting for 5 weeks for my plates. The fees and taxes are described on the DMV website.

 

[TruWrecks]

Thanks to our wonderful leader we have to pay an EV tax when we license our cars so title will cost more than a gas car by a small amount. My license was $197. For a gas car it would be $80.

Other than this change the process is the same as buying any other car.

Make sure you ask your dealer for the Oregon Charge Ahead Rebate. It is a one time rebate for EV buyers in Oregon if you purchase a qualified vehicle. The rebate is $2500 to $5000 depending on your income and if the EV is your only vehicle. Not sure when it ends but it is worth asking about.

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