State Electric Vehicle (EV) and Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Acquisition Requirements

When purchasing new motor vehicles, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts must purchase HEVs or AFVs to the maximum extent feasible and consistent with the ability of such vehicles to perform their intended functions. HEVs and AFVs must be acquired at a rate of at least 5% annually for all new motor vehicle purchases so that not less than 50% of the motor vehicles the Commonwealth owns and operates will be HEVs or AFVs by 2018.

Whenever possible, agencies must select Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) to fulfill their business needs. If a BEV does not meet these needs, agencies shall select the most fuel-efficient and/or least carbon-emitting option based on their needs, with the following acquisition hierarchy: * BEV/Fuel Cell EV * Plug-in HEV * HEV, AFV, or other technologies approved by OVM * Internal combustion vehicle that is the most efficient in its class

By July 1 of each year, OVM must compile a report detailing the progress made towards these requirements. For more information, see the OVM Fleet Policies website.

(Reference Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 7, Section 9A)