Electrification for Shuttle Bus Fleets
SDG&E Supports Shuttle Bus Fleets
with EV Infrastructure Incentives & Rebates
Shuttle buses transporting people to and from airports, car parks, corporate campuses, and universities can benefit from significant savings by operating an electric fleet. Their short, fixed routes and low average speeds are an ideal operational model for transitioning to an electric vehicle (EV) fleet. SDG&E’s Power Your Drive for Fleets program can help these specialized fleets benefit from the maintenance, fuel, and operational cost savings, as well as get ahead of upcoming regulations, such as California’s zero-emission airport shuttle rule, which will require compliance by 2035
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Improve Total Cost of Ownership
Shuttle bus fleets moving towards electrification can reduce maintenance and operational costs, thereby lowering total cost of ownership (TCO) and improving their bottom line.
Total Cost of Ownership Analysis for Shuttle Fleets
The below graph provides a sample TCO analysis of a 20-vehicle fleet: Class 3 diesel shuttle van versus a Class 3 electric shuttle van. In this example, the fleet has an opportunity to save up to 41% by operating an electric vehicle.
See the Shuttle Bus Fleet TCO Fact Sheet for a full analysis
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Program Eligibility
To be eligible to receive funding through the Power Your Drive for Fleets Program, shuttle bus fleets must first meet the four basic criteria below:
- Demonstrate commitment to procure a minimum of 2 electric fleet vehicles
- Demonstrate long-term electrification growth plan and schedule of load increase
- Provide data related to charger usage for a minimum of 5 years
- Own or lease the property where chargers are installed within SDG&E’s service area and operate and maintain vehicles and chargers for a minimum of 10 years
Eligible Vehicles
In addition to these requirements a diverse mix of medium- and heavy-duty vehicle types to support shuttle bus fleets are eligible for incentives through the Power Your Drive for Fleets program including:
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Fleet Resources
In addition to funding, site planning and construction support available through the Power Your Drive for Fleets program, SDG&E connects fleets with below resources to help navigate EV infrastructure, charging rates, and funding opportunities.
Sector Resources
The sector-specific resources below are available to help fleet managers in the shuttle bus sector understand their unique cost savings potential and navigate EV infrastructure incentives available through the Power Your Drive for Fleets program.
