The Fleet of the Future

Over a vehicle’s lifetime, the total cost of ownership of some electric vehicles is already more affordable than their gasoline equivalents. EV maintenance costs are about half of their internal combustion counterparts. In more extreme cases, you could see a lifetime ownership cost savings of over $82,000 on a single converted light duty fleet vehicle. Additionally, the cost to charge an EV is a fraction of the always-changing gasoline and diesel prices.

With transportation accounting for nearly half of Houston’s carbon emissions, electrifying fleets can go a long way in improving the quality of life for Houstonians. In the state of Texas, an electric vehicle can reduce well-to-wheel greenhouse gas emissions by up to 60%. If all on-road vehicles within the city of Houston were to completely electrify, we could reduce greenhouse gasses by 90%, Clean transportation makes the air cleaner and helps to prevent respiratory illnesses, with the potential to avoid over 200 civilian deaths due to emission exposure.

Houston is collectively working to electrify the regional transportation, including City of Houston, METRO, and Harris County. Resources and organizations, like Evolve Houston, are available to help you understand how to electrify your fleet economically and technically, the infrastructure required, and the funding available to subsidize upfront costs.