September 28, 2022 3:00 a.m. 

Pacific Power is supporting customers making the shift to electric vehicles with incentives as National Drive Electric Week is underway through Sunday.

A release from the utility said drivers looking to go gas-free can access discounts on the price of electricity for vehicle charging, newly available home charging equipment rebates and a larger array of EV infrastructure across Pacific Power service territory.

Kate Hawley, Senior Product Manager at Pacific Power said, “When you look over the life of a car, the total cost of ownership is now lower for an EV than a gas-powered vehicle”.

The release said drivers electrifying their vehicles can take advantage of these incentives:

*Residential Pacific Power customers can get $500 to $1,000 toward installing an at-home level

*Business and multifamily property owners can get up to $3,000 per port

*EV drivers can get deep discounts in the way they pay for electricity through an incentive called Time of Use

Hawley said with their work in expanding the service territory’s charging infrastructure, they are making EV ownership and operation more accessible to customers.

The release said National Drive Electric Week raises awareness of the benefits of electric and hybrid vehicles including trucks, motorcycles and cars. The 12th annual celebration is organized by Plug in America, Electric Vehicle Association and other organizations.