It is crucial that the U.S. auto and truck market offer a wide variety of ZEV model options from class 1 to class 8 vehicles in order to meet the needs of all fleet and shared use cases (including minimum electric range requirements) and make these models available across all geographies of the United States. New models should be of similar quality as current internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. We support policies that promote the availability and sales of light-, medium- and heavy-duty ZEVs and facilitate their use throughout the country. As we transition to electrification of our fleets, we also support more near-zero emission and efficient ICE vehicles in order to accelerate decarbonization of the transportation sector, reduce pollution, and spur additional cost savings. 

We support the development and implementation of programs and policies that provide access to sufficiently high-powered and cost-effective charging for our fleets. For example, utilities should offer options for cost-effective, time-variable rates to support a variety of fleet charging patterns and preferences based on use case. Rates should be designed to incentivize charging when electricity is economical and when clean energy is available. 

To enable vehicle procurement planning, we require greater transparency on new model release timing and vehicle delivery timeframes from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). 

Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance members understand that ZEVs - particularly battery electric vehicles - offer significant operational cost savings, including lower fuel and maintenance costs, and that these savings often lead to positive returns on investment compared to ICE models. We also understand that, at this point, ZEVs are on average more expensive upfront compared to ICE vehicle models. As a result, we support state and federal incentives, tax credits, rebates, favorable financing tools, discounts for procurement of fleet vehicles, and non-financial benefits that incentivize electric miles and reduce the climate and environmental burden on frontline communities. Eventually, we expect our aggregate demand for EV models, as well as the growing demand from peers, public fleets, and consumers, will drive OEMs to increase ZEV production, allowing them to take advantage of economies of scale, and pass the cost savings down to customers. 

EVs will both increase the demands on our electricity grid and offer robust opportunities for downward pressure on rates and a more flexible load. We support policies and programs that decarbonize the electricity system and ensure reliable access to clean, renewable energy resources to charge our vehicles. This will ensure that increased EV deployment supports the transition away from power generation that contributes to climate change and air pollution, both of which have a disproportionately negative effect on low-income communities and communities of color. 

To streamline planning for and installation of EV charging infrastructure (and the subsequent roll out of electric fleets), companies would benefit from receiving upfront information and self-service planning tools from utilities. These resources enable companies to accurately and comprehensively evaluate the costs and operational implications of an electric fleet. We also expect flexible contract terms and requirements to account for the diverse operations of fleets by industry and use case. In addition, we support the development of programs that drive customer investment in EVs and generate long-term savings for companies as well as benefits for utilities and all ratepayers. 

We support programs and policies that increase the number of charging stations and supporting infrastructure. We encourage partnerships between public and private entities to maximize charging station build out, and support public access and private sector utilization with an emphasis on serving the needs of underserved communities. In addition, we support charging solutions and policies for home-garaged fleet vehicles, including those at multi-unit dwellings. 

To enable widespread electrification of our transportation and logistics fleets (which are often highly geographically dispersed), we require streamlined charging standards that enable both customer-facing and systems management (data exchange between chargers and back-end systems, and between back-end systems) interoperability. In addition, open access payment standards that support fleet data collection and analysis enable our fleets to charge en route across geographies and networks when away from fleet depots. 

To promote the health and quality of life of our employees, customers, and users, protect our communities, and meet our corporate sustainability goals, we support safe, efficient, equitable and low- to zero-emission public transit, as well as access to on-site workplace charging infrastructure. We also support the development of constructive approaches to advance local and regional transportation decarbonization, congestion reduction, and public health (e.g., robust pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, and shared micromobility).