Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Opportunities, Resources, and Support for Municipalities
An estimated 37 percent of the Commonwealth’s greenhouse gas emissions come from the transportation sector.
Massachusetts has taken a significant step in addressing climate change by adopting a greenhouse gas emissions target to reach net zero by 2050. This goal was formally established through the passing of An Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind in 2022.
Municipalities have a crucial part to play in attaining this goal.
They can contribute to emission reductions by transitioning their vehicle fleets from conventional vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) and supporting the establishment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVSE) to foster widespread adoption of EVs.
MAPC's electric vehicle work focuses on connecting municipalities to opportunities, resources, and support necessary to effectively navigate and implement these sustainable changes.
Contact:
Alison Felix
Principal Planner and Emerging Technologies Specialist
[email protected]
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MAPC’s Electric Vehicle Working Group
Electric School Buses
Electric School Bus Roadmap
Turnkey Electric School Bus Service Resources
Purchasing Resources - Vehicles and Infrastructure
More About MAPC's Related Work:
Transportation
E-Cargo Bikes: Strategies for Municipalities
Electric School Bus Roadmap
MAPC’s Electric Vehicle Working Group
Over the past several years, MAPC has been hosting bi-monthly EV Working Meetings to provide a space to generate creative
multi-community solutions to the opportunities and challenges posed by increasing adoption of EVs across the Greater Boston region. For each meeting, MAPC focuses on sharing short and informative presentations from participating communities and inviting guest speakers from other states to share their expertise depending on the topic area.
The EV Working Group has held conversations relating to on-street neighborhood charging, school bus electrification, state and local planning for community-based charging infrastructure, charging at multi-unit dwellings, and electrified personal mobility (e.g., e-bikes,
e-scooters, mopeds).
For more information, please contact:
Emma Zehner, Senior Clean Energy and Climate Planner, [email protected]
EV Working Group Slide Decks and Meeting Notes
February 6, 2025
April 10, 2025
June 26, 2025
September 11, 2025
Electric School Buses
Electric School Bus (ESB) Roadmap
Developed by MAPC, this roadmap is intended to be a guide for school districts and municipalities to start planning for an effective and efficient transition to electric school buses. It highlights the key steps that school districts should take and includes many additional links for decision-makers to learn more and connect to existing resources.
Turnkey Electric School Bus Service Resources
Template Request for Proposals and Guidance Document for the Procurement of a Turnkey Electric School Bus Service.
MAPC has developed a template request for proposals (RFP) and Guidance Document for the procurement of a turn-key electric school bus service. Both the template RFP, which complies with MGL c. 30B, and the accompanying Guidance Document are intended to serve as a starting point for municipalities and school districts in developing their own RFPs. MAPC has also developed an accompanying Additional Resources when Developing a Solicitation for a Turnkey Electric School Bus Service which provides information about grants, incentives, and programs that are available for municipalities and school districts.
Template RFP for procurement of a Turnkey Electric School Bus Service
Guidance Document to Develop a Solicitation for a Turnkey Electric School Bus Service
Additional Resources when Developing a Solicitation for a Turnkey Electric School Bus Service
Technical Assistance Programs
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) offers fleet electrification planning support for nonprofit fleet managers and school bus electrification planning.
- Services include site assessment, total cost of ownership analysis, vehicle market inventory analysis, charging analysis, and next step recommendations.
- Focuses on medium-duty and heavy-duty fleet assets (Class 2b and up).
MassCEC School Bus Advisory Services
- Services include EV and charging analyses, financial modeling, assistance navigating funding opportunities, and providing procurement educational materials.
Purchasing Resources - Vehicles and Infrastructure
MAPC’s Collective Purchasing Department facilitates the acquisition of vehicles for municipalities. Member municipalities of the Greater Boston Police Council (GBPC) have the opportunity to purchase police cruisers, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, and public works construction equipment without the burden of expenses, delays, and complexities associated with the procurement process. Through this program, MAPC provides support to member communities, including managing the bidding process, overseeing contracts, and addressing any purchase-related issues that may arise. To ensure your municipality is a member of the GBPC visit this page. You can access the GBPC membership form here.
The GBPC program contracts include a range of electric and hybrid vehicles. You can access a comprehensive list of the available electric and hybrid vehicles here.
These vehicles include popular models such as the F-150 Lightning, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Chrysler Pacifica, and the FireFly ESV.
For additional information and to work with MAPC to procure vehicles through the GBPC contract, please visit MAPC’s Collective Purchasing webpage.
Grant and Rebate Opportunities
- Rolling grant for municipalities, state agencies, and public higher education campuses; up to 25 vehicles per entity.
- PHEVs and BEVs with a purchase price $60,000 or less and gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or less.
- Rebates of up to $7,500 for public fleet BEVs and $5,000 for PHEVs.
- One page summary that gives a comprehensive breakdown of the MOR-EV program’s rebates and rebate adders.
- Post-purchase rebate for individuals, corporations, and public entities.
- BEVs with a sales price over $50,000 and gross vehicle weight over 8,500 pounds.
- Rebate amounts vary by vehicle weight.
- 10% rebate adder for vehicles operating in Environmental Justice Communities.
Resources
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coordinating Council (EVICC)
EVICC was established through Massachusetts legislation (St. 2022, c. 179 § 81) to guide the state’s deployment of EV charging infrastructure. Its core mission is to coordinate across state agencies and stakeholders to create an equitable, interconnected, accessible, and reliable EV charging network throughout the Commonwealth. A primary responsibility of EVICC is to submit assessments to the state legislature every two years.
Visit EVICC’s website to find the meeting schedule, review materials from previous meetings, and explore resources developed by EVICC.
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Electric Vehicle Resources
The MassCEC's Electric Vehicle webpage provides tools and information to support residents and businesses to help make EV adoption easier and more affordable. It highlights the advantages of driving electric, outlines available state rebates and incentives, and includes cost comparisons to gas-powered cars.
Additional Resources
Veloz is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing electric vehicle adoption in the United States. Through its Electric for All campaign, the organization’s website provides resources to compare electric vehicles, explore charging options, and access local incentives. The website also includes educational content that highlights the advantages of driving electric.