Vehicle Models & Savings Estimator
Transportation is changing and Avista is working hard to help our communities identify the best transportation solutions to complement their businesses. Some vehicle classes are readily available and have many successful implementations around the country, while other classes are in earlier stages of development/adoption and are currently being vetted through pilot programs.
Passenger Class Electric Vehicles
Passenger Class electric vehicles represent the most widely used class of electric vehicle on the market today. There are many makes and models available today with an impressive history of delivering excellent performance and value. This class continues to expand with more light trucks, SUVs and vans coming soon. Click on any of the links to find out more…
Light Duty Electric Vehicles
Light Duty electric vehicles are representative of Class 1 - 2 commercial trucks and passenger vehicles weighing less than 10,000 pounds. This is a rapidly growing electric vehicle class that is gaining market share across both the consumer and business markets. Example manufacturer’s with electric vehicles in this category include Arrival, Rivian, Tesla and Utilimaster.
Medium Duty Trucks
Medium Duty electric vehicles are representative of Class 3 - 6 commercial trucks weighing less than 26,000 pounds. This vehicle class represents a tremendous opportunity to reduce operating cost and carbon emissions. Example manufacturer’s with electric vehicles in this category include Balqon, Bollinger, BYD, Chaje, EVT Motors, Freightliner, Fuso, Green Power Motor Company, Kenworth, Lightning Systems, Lion Electric, Motiv, Navistar. Peterbilt, ROUSH CleanTech, SEA Electric and Workhorse.
Heavy Duty Trucks
Electric vehicles in the Heavy Trucks category are representative of Class 7 - 8 commercial trucks weighing more than 26,001 pounds. This market is building momentum with preliminary programs delivering compelling results. Example manufacturer’s with electric vehicles in this category include Balqon, BYD, Freightliner, Kenworth, Lion Electric, Orange EV, Peterbilt, Nikola, SEA Electric, and Tesla.
Refuse / Recycling Trucks
The electric truck market is developing for Class 6, 7 and 8 Refuse and Recycling vehicles. This vehicle class represents a tremendous opportunity to reduce operating cost and carbon emissions. Example manufacturer’s with electric vehicles in this category include BYD, Lion Electric, Mack, Nikola, Peterbilt, and SEA Electric.
Electric Buses - School Buses
Bus electrification programs have been implemented in countries around the world. While initial infrastructure costs can be high, the long term fuel savings can be substantial. Additionally, the pollution reduction can be amazing - both carbon dioxide emission reduction as well as the reduction in a long list harmful pollutants we don't want in our community. Example manufacturer’s with electric vehicles in this category include Blue Bird, GreenPower Motor Company, Lion Electric, Motiv, Phoenix, and Thomas Built Buses.
Electric Buses - Public/Private Transit
This electric bus market is quickly advancing, with models emerging across all category types. While initial infrastructure costs can be high, the long term fuel savings can be substantial. Example manufacturer’s with electric vehicles in this category include Arrival, BYD, Chanje, El Dorado National, Green Power Motor, Gillig, Lightning Systems, Lion Electric, Motiv, Motor Coach Industries, New Flyer, Phoenix, and Proterra.
Electric Forklifts
Vehicles driven on public roadways are not the only types of vehicles that are converting to electric. Organizations who move freight, foods, or other types of goods are already keenly aware of this transformation. In fact, businesses who use electric forklifts are becoming commonplace.
That’s because electric forklifts compete with their non-electric counterparts in both price and performance. The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) already has a handy tool to help businesses evaluate the cost comparisons of electric vs. non-electric forklifts. You can find that tool here:
That’s because electric forklifts compete with their non-electric counterparts in both price and performance. The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) already has a handy tool to help businesses evaluate the cost comparisons of electric vs. non-electric forklifts. You can find that tool here:
Avista's Electric Forklift Incentive Program:
Avista has an incentive for businesses to buy or lease electric forklifts, making it easy for you to reap the price, performance and environmental benefits of electrification.
Avista's forklift incentive program is offered through local equipment dealers and is easy for your business to participate in. When your organization is purchasing or leasing a new forklift, just ask your local forklift equipment dealer about our program. Avista will provide your business with an "instant rebate" of $2,000.00 to buy a forklift with lead acid electric batteries, or alternatively, a $3,000.00 incentive to buy one with lithium-ion batteries. The dealer will credit your sales receipt with these instant rebates, and handle all the rebate-processing paperwork, making it easy for you. When you combine this Avista incentive with average annual “energy/fuel” savings of $2,600 per year, you’ll realize the total cost of ownership of an electric forklift is much less expensive than its propane or diesel counterparts.
Avista has an incentive for businesses to buy or lease electric forklifts, making it easy for you to reap the price, performance and environmental benefits of electrification.
Avista's forklift incentive program is offered through local equipment dealers and is easy for your business to participate in. When your organization is purchasing or leasing a new forklift, just ask your local forklift equipment dealer about our program. Avista will provide your business with an "instant rebate" of $2,000.00 to buy a forklift with lead acid electric batteries, or alternatively, a $3,000.00 incentive to buy one with lithium-ion batteries. The dealer will credit your sales receipt with these instant rebates, and handle all the rebate-processing paperwork, making it easy for you. When you combine this Avista incentive with average annual “energy/fuel” savings of $2,600 per year, you’ll realize the total cost of ownership of an electric forklift is much less expensive than its propane or diesel counterparts.
