November 2020
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MGE survey finds many local businesses ready to investigate electric transportation options
MGE recently conducted a study with local businesses to learn more about their fleet and fleet operations as well as interest in electric vehicles (EV).
The short story: EVs are of interest to local businesses and a good fit for many local fleets.
Our survey results uncovered the following:
- Pickup trucks were the most common company vehicle (although EV pickup trucks are currently unavailable, that will be changing next year).
- Just under half of fleet vehicles are sedans or SUVs.
- Over half of respondents reported 81% to 100% of their fleet vehicles parked on company property overnight (making on-site EV charging critical).
- Nearly 60% of respondents reported more than 80% of their vehicles travel fewer than 250 miles a day (the EV sweet spot).
- Lower fuel costs and lower emissions were the top two reasons for investigating EVs.
- Upfront costs were the top concern regarding an EV purchase.
Free Sustainable Transportation Series now available virtually
As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability, MGE is pleased to partner with Wisconsin Clean Cities, the City of Madison and others to present a free educational series for fleets. If you're interested in learning more about available EV models, EV charging, maintenance and potential cost savings, these webinars are a great place to start.
Here’s just a sampling of what you can learn more about:
- Alternative Fuels and Infrastructure
- Funding Your Sustainable Fleet
- Electric Vehicles
- Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
- Sustainable Truck and Bus Solutions
- Operating and Maintaining Alternative Fuel Vehicles
All webinars are recorded and shared on the
Wisconsin Clean Cities website.
Save up to $6,000 on an all-electric 2020 Nissan LEAF®
For a limited time, Madison-area dealerships are offering a discount on the Nissan Leaf. This discount, coupled with available federal tax credits of up to $7,500, provides a savings of up to $13,500. For more information, visit
mge.com/DriveElectric.