About Electric Vehicles Ashland (EVA)
Our goal is to expand Ashland and the Rogue Valley's electric fleet and bring attention to the feasibility and economic benefits of EVs.
Electric Vehicles Ashland
Moving Ashland off fossil fuels, one EV at a time
Electric Vehicles Ashland (EVA) is creating a pool of electric vehicles (EVs) for local businesses and other organizations that provide services in Ashland (e.g. food or floral delivery, real estate, home medical care, food bank, hospitality, etc.). New and low-mileage used vehicles can be purchased by participants, with monetary incentives and a fleet discount from EVA. All residents of the Rogue Valley can participate as well, and will receive the same fleet discounts as businesses.
Incentives
Businesses and non-profit organizations get the following EVA rebate (in addition to state, federal, and city credits):
- Electric car purchases by businesses – $1,500 for first 2 participants, $1,000 for others
- Electric car leases by Ashland businesses – $500
- Electric bikes for business travel – $300
- Non-profit organizations – Additional $500 for car purchases or $250 for leases or e-bikes
- Grant monies are limited: first come, first served
Cost
EVA incentives (for high mileage businesses) and fleet discounts (for all participants) reduce the cost of EVs
Low mileage (around 10-20k miles) previously-owned cars can cost as little as $4,000 (after the incentive) while new cars are expected to cost $20,000-$40,000. State and federal tax credits of up to $12,500 are available for new car purchases, and up to $2,500 for a used car purchase, depending on eligibility. An additional EVA incentive of $1,000-$2,000 is available for local businesses and non-profits.
Eligibility
Businesses and non-profit organizations are eligible for EVA incentives if the following criteria are met:
- Majority (>50%) of daily travel of the vehicle must be in Ashland
- Vehicle travels at least 25 miles per week, on average
- Vehicle must be all electric (plug-in hybrids not eligible)
- Vehicle must be purchased or leased, and delivery taken, between July 2018 - June 2019
- Purchase price of vehicle is under $50,000
- Recipient will display a non-intrusive EVA sign on the vehicle for at least one year upon purchase or lease (style negotiable)
- Recipient agrees to report mileage, approximate charging cost, service or maintenance costs, over the course of one year
New or Used EVs
EVA helps you purchase many makes and models of EVs
Including (but not limited to):
BMW i3
Chevrolet Bolt
Chevrolet Spark EV
Fiat 500e
Kia Soul EV
Nissan Leaf
Smart Fortwo EV
Approximate Price List
These are approximate prices - the exact used vehicle miles and price depend on what is available at the time. New cars are listed by MSRP but fleet discounts will lower the price further. Qualifying businesses and non-profits get an ADDITIONAL $1,000-$2,000 EVA incentive.
You are also welcome to find your own vehicle and still apply for the incentives!
A City of Ashland incentive of $500 for a workplace charger is available through March 2019.
Federal tax credits information here
State rebates information here
City rebates information here
*This price list shows potential cost after state or federal credits, but BEFORE the additional EVA incentive of $1,000-$2,000.
*Note: Federal rebates for Tesla Model 3 has been reduced and will be phased out by the end of 2019.
Download An EVA Flyer
Who We Are
We're Ashland residents on a mission to electrify Ashland's transportation sector
James Stephens
President, SOHEVA
Marni Koopman
EVA Program Manager
James McGinnis
EVA Program Co-Manager
Sponsors
Thank you for the generous support of the following organizations. Please contact us if you support this mission and can help make this program a huge success!
City of Ashland
2018-2019 Sustainability Grant
The City of Ashland provided seed money for incentives to businesses and non-profit organizations who purchase EVs.
Geos Institute
Leading the way to climate change solutions that matter
The Geos Institute provides extensive support for this program
