Charge Ready Transport Program

The Charge Ready Transport Program gives your business the opportunity to install the infrastructure to support a fleet of medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles (EVs) at low or no cost to you. By taking your fleet from gas to electric, you’ll have the unique opportunity to both help the environment and save on fuel and investment costs.

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Here are just a few of the reasons why now is the time to get ahead of the curve and electrify your fleet.

Opportunity for Lower Cost of Ownership

Studies have shown that investing in EVs can help business save long-term on maintenance, fuel, and other costs.

Electric vehicles have lower maintenance costs because they have fewer moving parts and fluids that require service compared to gas or diesel-powered vehicles.¹ You can maximize the return on your investment by placing your EVs on routes that maximize their battery range before needing to recharge.

SCE also makes it easier for you to save on fuel costs by offering special rates that are designed for charging EVs. These rates cost less if you charge during off-peak times, like during the morning, mid-day, or late at night.

Try out our Fleet Fuel Savings Calculator to estimate how much your fleet could save annually by going electric.

¹ “Measuring (and Minimizing) EV Total Cost of Ownership”, Government-fleet.com

Make Your Business More Sustainable

Investing in zero-emission electric vehicles helps California get closer to its goal of a more sustainable future and shows your community that you care about cleaner air.

As the largest contributor to greenhouse gases in California,² the transportation industry can make a big impact in improving air quality by going electric. EVs have no tailpipe emissions and are two to five times more energy-efficient than diesel vehicles.

Switching to an electric vehicle fleet not only will help lower emissions and clean up the air, it will also help your business stay ahead of regulations as California legislators continue to push for more stringent environmental policies.

² California Air Resources Board, Advanced Clean Trucks Fact Sheet

Ability to Take Advantage of Current Incentives

Lower your up-front costs by tapping into available funding, rebates, and other incentives for infrastructure installation and qualifying EVs.

Federal, state, and local authorities are rewarding businesses for taking the initiative to go electric with monetary incentives. By being a leader in electrification, you can receive funding for vehicles and charging infrastructure from grants, tax breaks, rebates and more.

For example, the California Volkswagen (VW) Environmental Mitigation Trust provides about $423 million in funding opportunities for “scrap and replace” projects for transit and shuttle buses, school buses, forklifts and more.³

³ “California Air Resources Board, Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust for California”

Best-in-Class Driving Experience

Enjoy peace of mind knowing the new generation of EVs provide a top-of-the-line experience for your drivers.

New electric vehicles feature the latest technology, including allowing drivers to submit reports through connected technologies. This technology also allows for increased uptime with EV fleet management software.

Whether you’re looking to convert school buses or forklifts, your drivers will enjoy a quieter drive thanks to no noise pollution from your zero-emission vehicles.

Interested in going electric, but don’t know where to start? When you sign up for the Charge Ready Transport Program, we’ll guide you through each step of the electrification process.

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Choosing the Right EVs for Your Fleet

The market for electric vehicles is constantly changing and growing, with new vehicles being released every year. We can help you identify which qualifying vehicles can optimize your savings without slowing down your business.

Choosing the Right EV Charging Equipment

After choosing your electric vehicle fleet, you’ll need to decide which charging system will fuel your vehicles in a timely and cost-effective manner. Our team will work with you to evaluate your current infrastructure and how to best integrate EV charging.

Identifying Funding Opportunities

Don’t miss out on funding from vehicle manufacturers, government agencies, and other organizations that can help you save on your investment. Depending on your vehicle type and location, incentives and rebates can also help cover up-front infrastructure costs.

These resources can help you better understand how fleet electrification can benefit your business.

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