Zero-Emission Vehicles

Lead Authority: Public Works – Traffic & Transportation

Goals

• Increase community adoption of electric vehicles (EVs)
• Increase community awareness of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and available EV rebates
• Lead by example through switching municipal fleet to electric alternatives
• Provide a diverse network of vehicle charging infrastructure to accommodate different needs
• Prioritize expansion of public charge infrastructure in disadvantaged communities

Progress Metrics

• Percentage community EV ownership¹
• Percentage of city vehicles replaced by EVs²
• Number of public EV chargers per capita³
• Number of residential EV charger installations³

Implementation Measures

Policy:

• Amend zoning to require new developments allow priority parking for alternative fuel vehicles
• Streamline review process for installation of EV chargers for both residential and commercial areas (see resources below for guidance)

Programs:

• Provide 24-hour permit review for single-family residential EVSE applications and five-day permit review for commercial and multi-family EVSE applications.
• Provide permit guidance to allow private installations of charging infrastructure in the right-of-way, with priority for applications that serve multi-family or workplace charging, or support EV car share or similar shared mobility programs
• Identify opportunities to encourage the conversion of conventional fueling stations to include ZEV charging hubs, and explore methods to encourage installation of EV chargers at existing gas stations.
• Provide incentives for local businesses to install EV charging facilities in existing parking lots

Outreach:

• Partner with community-based organizations
• Advance visibility and awareness of new vehicle technologies through ride-and-drive events and vehicle showcases
• Encourage development of elementary and high school curriculum on ZEV mobility options and promote incorporation of the curriculum in local programs.
• Provide information on vehicle rebate and incentive programs to low-income communities

Funding:

• Federal tax credit for clean vehicles
• California Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (for public fleets and residents)
• CalEVIP
• Go-BIZ Station Incentives List