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. The 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 continues to be as aggressive as possible with the transition to EV or hybrid vehicles, however this transition is driven by several factors to include the number of vehicles up for replacement in any given year, the availability of an EV or hybrid platform for that vehicle, and the availability from the vendor to provide the vehicle due to supply chain issues and demand. It’s also important to note that the number of vehicles in the county fleet is fluid as vehicles are bought or sold throughout the year.
Fairfax County, in collaboration with consulting firm AECOM, is conducting an analysis of electric vehicle infrastructure and projecting future EV registration growth. This analysis aims to identify current gaps and develop strategies to enhance charging opportunities, alongside assessing potential funding and financing options. The project will include both a transition plan for the county's vehicle fleet and a Community EV Readiness plan. A final report will be submitted to the Board of Supervisors in July 2025.
Find out more about the EV 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.
