Considering transportation accounts for the second largest share of greenhouse gas emissions in Fairfax County, the Operational Energy Strategy has a goal to achieve 100 percent fleet electrification by 2035. Electric vehicles, or EVs, are better for the environment and less expensive to fuel and maintain than gas or diesel-powered vehicles.
On this page, you’ll find more information about Fairfax County’s efforts to electrify its fleet.
Fairfax County continually seeks opportunities to green the county fleet, reduce fossil fuel consumption and use alternative fuel vehicles that emit fewer greenhouse gas emissions and harmful pollutants.
The Department of Vehicle Services (DVS) is responsible for providing a comprehensive fleet management program that incorporates environmental stewardship and sustainability. See the chart below for a breakdown of the county’s vehicle fleet.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is committed to sustainability and green innovation by launching a battery-electric bus pilot program and transitioning its support vehicles to electric and hybrid versions. Electric buses have fewer moving parts, require less maintenance and lower fuel costs when fully charged, and are quieter than traditional diesel or gasoline powered buses.
The county remains committed to transitioning its fleet to EVs or hybrid vehicles as aggressively as possible. However, this transition is influenced by several factors, including the number of vehicles eligible for replacement each year, the availability of EV or hybrid models for specific vehicle needs, and vendor supply limitations due to demand and supply chain issues.
Current challenges to fleet transition include:
Limited electric alternatives for specialized county needs, such as public safety vehicles, large vans, and heavy-duty equipment.
High capital costs for vehicle purchases and the development of charging infrastructure.
Charging infrastructure must account for fleet emergency operations, ensuring resiliency and reliability during power outages and other emergency events.
Fairfax County, in collaboration with consulting firm AECOM, conducted an analysis of electric vehicle infrastructure and future EV registration growth. This analysis identified current gaps and strategies to enhance charging opportunities, alongside assessing potential funding and financing options. The project included both a transition study for the county’s vehicle fleet and a Community EV readiness strategy. A final report was submitted to the Board of Supervisors in November 2025.
Find out more about the Electric Vehicle Readiness Strategy.
DVS and FCDOT are also continuously expanding the electric vehicle charging infrastructure to support county fleet use as well as charging options for the public.
There are over 100 Level 2 charging ports at various county government facilities, including community centers, parking garages, and government office buildings. . EV charging stations at county-owned facilities are available for public use for a fee on a first-come, first-served basis.
To locate EV charging stations at county facilities, visit the ChargePoint website and use their "Find Stations" feature.
