Innovative Small e-Fleet Pilot Program
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What does it fund?
Vouchers for Class 2b through 8 zero-emission trucks. Fleets have the option to request increased vouchers for standard purchases, as well as all-inclusive leases, peer-to-peer truck sharing, truck-as-a-service, assistance with infrastructure, and individual owner planning assistance.
Who is eligible for funds?
Small fleet owners with 20 or fewer trucks and less than $15 million in annual revenue. Nonprofits are exempt from revenue requirements.
Are there recent policy changes?
A variety of HVIP policy changes will impact Innovative Small e-Fleet (ISEF) vouchers and can be found online:
- The HVIP Fleet Size Voucher Adjustment will not be combined with ISEF
- Fleets of less than 10 are allowed to stack ISEF with other state incentives
- Requests from fleets with 10 vehicles or fewer are exempt from the existing manufacturer rolling soft cap limit
How does this program provide benefits to priority populations?
ISEF helps transition the smallest of California truck fleets to cleaner technologies, which helps reduce trucking-related emissions in and around priority communities. It also provides increased voucher amounts for participants whose vehicle is domiciled in a disadvantaged community. Further, it accelerates the turnover to zero-emission vehicles by fleets that may not be required otherwise do so, thereby, providing cleaner air to Californians, especially in disproportionately impacted communities.
How do I access funds?
Vouchers are requested by working with a participating dealership and manufacturer and the incentives are applied at point-of-sale for the purchase of eligible vehicles. For more information click here.
Cumulative Outcomes as of November 2022
- $25M allocated for Fiscal Year 2020-21, an additional $35M was allocated from broader HVIP to meet the demand by small fleets
- $35M allocated for Fiscal Year 2022-23, an additional $50M was allocated from broader HVIP to further fund ISEF vouchers for small fleet purchases
Funding Sources
- Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
Last updated: August 2023