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Committee discusses piloting electric buses; staff cites higher vehicle and infrastructure costs
Summary
Members asked about piloting electric buses; staff said vehicle costs are roughly double and charging infrastructure could cost "over $350,000" as a one-time expense, and they will share a report from Dr. Upton with the board for further consideration.
A committee member asked whether the district might pilot one or two electric buses. Staff responded that electric buses themselves tend to cost at least double the price of diesel buses, not including charging infrastructure, and that installing charging stations is a significant one-time cost. In the discussion a committee member cited an estimated minimum infrastructure capital cost of "over $350,000." Staff said they would gather updated cost and incentive information and return with more detailed analysis.
The chair offered to distribute a forthcoming report from Dr. Upton that relates to electric-vehicle incentives and analysis. Committee members agreed the question requires a detailed, multifaceted study—costs, infrastructure, incentives and long-run fuel savings—before any procurement change.
