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Fairfax officials outline EV-readiness strategy but say full fleet electrification by 2035 is unrealistic
Summary
County staff presented a community EV-readiness strategy and a fleet transition assessment that finds many mission-critical vehicles lack suitable electric alternatives; staff propose targeted charging expansion, public–private partnerships, and deferred replacements where appropriate.
County staff on Nov. 25 presented a two-part electric-vehicle plan that combines a community charging strategy with a frank assessment of the county fleet's ability to convert to battery power.
"Electricification of the county, entire county fleet by 2035 ... is unattainable," John Morrill, director of the Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination, told the Environmental Committee. He cited limited commercial availability of suitable EV platforms for public safety, heavy vans and specialty equipment, and a slowed pace by vehicle manufacturers.
Julie Gurney of OEEC summarized the community component: the county posted a draft on the Fairfax County Public Input site, held a town hall, and used GIS analysis to identify priority zones for Level 2 charging near residences and community centers and DC fast charging along major corridors. Preliminary 2024 vehicle registration data show more than 37,000 EV…
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