2. Staff briefing on Austin Fleet Electrification Process - Lessons from the field — original pdf

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Fleet Electrification Lessons from the Field Austin’s Experience Moving from Adoption to Operational Scale October 28, 2026 Rick Harland | Deputy Director FLEET ELECTRIFICATION DASHBOARD Austin Fleet Electrification | Operating Experience & O utlook (2017 – 2030) 430 BEVs - CY26 FORECAST + 12% YoY 2.0M ELECTRIFIED MILES + 10% YoY $3.1M LTD SAVINGS 15% YoY 46,504 Co2 MT REDUCED + 21% YoY Operational Growth & Utilization Cost Performance & Avoidance Fuel & Emissions Reduction BEV UNITS IN SERVICE 430 LTD COST SAVINGS $5.9M TOTAL FUEL REDUCTION - GAL 696,413 $3.1M 2026 ANNUAL COST SAVINGS $0.5M 334,600 2017 2030 $0.8M 2026 2030 TOTAL CARBON REDUCTION MT 117,052 39 2017 0.2M 2017 BEV MILES TRAVELED $0.0M 2017 $0.0M 2017 2026 2.0M 2025 2026 2030 23 2017 APD BEV Blazer Refuse BEV (Battle Motors) Front L oader BEV (Volvo) ACTIVE PILOTS - (Validate Then Scale) Duty Cycle: Patrol | Status: Active Duty Cycle: Heavy Route | Status: Active Duty Cycle: Organic Material | Status: (NEW) 46,504 2026 2030 Focus: Phased Investment Verified Outcomes Scalable Growth 2 SCALING THE CHARGING NETWORK BEV UNITS AND CHARGING PORTS CHARGING NETWORK SNAPSHOT (CY26) 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 703 620 494 442 546 395 481 353 319 329 373 214 224 232 430 267 261 288 165 177 1.6 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 173 43 4.0 214 114 1.9 90 33 2.7 39 33 1.2 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 LTD Charging Ports Installed BEV Units in Service BEV to Port Ratio Linear (BEV Units in Service) 267 CHARGING PORTS • • 255 Level 2 Ports 12 DC Fast Chargers 2027 NORTHEAST SERVICE CENTER • 74 Level 2 Ports • 12 DC Fast Charging Ports Multi-purpose fleet electrification hub 430 BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLES • 1.6 BEVs Per Charging Port Maintains Operational Charging Capacity ~ 480 MWh Electricity delivered the last 12 months $.09/kWh Austin Energy fleet charging rate STRATEGIC DESIGN PRINCIPLES ✓ Distributed Level 2 charging supports overnight and workplace charging ✓ DC Fast Chargers provide rapid turnaround for mission critical vehicles 3 WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED 1 2 3 4 ELECTRIFY WHERE THE DUTY CYCLE FITS BEVs perform well in predictable, return-to-base applications with sufficient charging dwell time. ONE TECHNOLOGY DOES NOT FIT EVERY MISSION Range, payload, auxiliary loads, emergency response and extended operating hours vary significantly across City operations VEHICLES AND INFRASTRUCTURE MUST BE PLANNED TOGETHER Charging location, power level and dwell time are operational requirements – not simply infrastructure decisions. VALIDATE, THEN SCALE Pilot emerging applications, measure actual performance and lifecycle cost, then expand proven solutions. The Lesson: Electrification must be mission-driven, infrastructure-ready and validated by operating data. 4 THE TECHNOLOGY LANDSCAPE IS CHANGING OEMs Are Evolving and Electrification Is Diversifying 1 PRODUCT AVAILABILITY IS SHIFTING 2 OEM STRATEGIES ARE EVOLVING BEV Offerings continue to expand in some applications, while several OEMs are redesigning products and adjusting production based on market demand. F-150 LIGHTNING Current BEV production ended NEXT GENERATION EREV architecture 700+ mile estimated range OEMs are redesigning products around range, towing, cost and customer requirements Manufacturers are adjusting platforms, production and propulsion strategies as the market develops. FORD BEV F-150 Lightning EREV Next-generation Lightning shifts from BEV to EREV architecture. GM BrightDrop Production Ended Ended electric delivery van production in 2025 due to slower than expected demand. STELLANTIS Multi-path strategy BEV+PHEV/EREV+Hybrid+ICE Offering a range of options across vehicle classes. 3 FLEET TECHNOLOGY IS DIVERSIFYING Multiple technologies can meet different operational needs. The market now offers more options beyond pure battery electric vehicles. BEV Battery Electric Hybrid Engine + Electric Zero tailpipe emissions. Predictable duty cycles. Improved efficiency. Broad application. PHEV Plug-in Hybrid Electric + Engine. Variable missions. EREV Extended Range Vehicle Electric drive + generator. Extended Range + heavy-duty. The Lesson: Start with the mission – then select the technology. 5 FY27 ACQUISITION OPPORTUNITY Expanding Electrification Across City Operations 1 FY27 PLANNED ACQUISITIONS General Fund + Enterprise Fund 2 ELECTRIFICATION IS EXPANDING ACROSS OPERATIONS From Passenger Vehicles to Specialized Equipment 663 Vehicles | Equipment 581 82 Potential BEV Applications No Current BEV Option or Specialized Mission LIGHT-DUTY FLEET BEV sedans, SUVs, vans, selected trucks PARKS & RECREATION Mean Green 72” electric mower decks AUS AIRPORT Toro electric mowers NEXT FRONTIER SOLID WASTE 12.4 % 87.6% of planned acquisitions of planned acquisitions Top Vehicle Classes with BEV Potential Proven Technology Strongest neat-term application Deploying across multiple departments Zero emissions Zero emissions Supports sustainable parks operations Supports AUS sustainability goals Expanding electrification into commercial grounds equipment Demonstrates electrification into high utilization operations Largest electrification opportunity High-energy, heavy- duty application Operational validation before scale 3 MISSION-BASED SELECTION A consistent, data-driven approach Market Available Mission Fit Charging Ready Deploy Electrification opportunity is determined by mission fit – not vehicle availability alone. 6 SOLID WASTE ELECTRIFICATION A Heavy-Duty Case Study: From Feasibility to Operational Validation 1 FEASIBILITY & PLANNING PRODUCT AVAIALBILITY Early studies identified significant IS SHIFTING electrification potential. 2 IMPLEMENTATION & VALIDATION PRODUCT AVAIALBILITY NESC – First ARR Electric Charging Depot IS SHIFTING Building the Infrastructure for a Cleaner, More Resilient Austin ~65% of ARR Routes were identified as potential BEV- Compatible Under Broad Planning Assumptions Established Potential – Not the Pace of Deployment ARR DEFINES THE MISSION FLEET VALIDATES THE TECHNOLOGY • Routes & Collection Requirements • Service Schedules • Productivity & Payload • Vehicle Specification & Availability • Charging Infrastructure • Reliability & Maintainability 3 OPERATING FRAMEWORK PRODUCT AVAIALBILITY Data-Driven Decisions For IS SHIFTING Responsible Scale. MODEL Identify Routes & Applications with Potential DEPLOY Introduce BEVs through Pilot Deployments MEASURE Collect Real-World Data: Range, KWh, Mile, Payload, Uptime, Maintenance VALIDATE Compare Performance, Service Reliability, Lifecycle Costs, Against existing Fleet SCALE Expand Deployment Where Operational & Financial Performance is Demonstrated ARR defines the mission. Fleet validates the technology. Together we determine the pace of deployment 7 CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGY Match Charging Infrastructure to Vehicle Mission and Operating Geography Map Legend BEV Density (Domicile & Operating Areas) Lower cost City Facility distributed (Existing & Planned DC Fast Sites) DC Fast Coverage Area (Strategic Overlay) Level 2 Distributed + Dwell Based DC FAST Strategic + Mission Based Overnight and workplace charging Predictable return–to– base fleets Lower cost distributed capacity Rapid turnaround High utilizations + heavy- duty operations Strategic geographic coverage GIS + Telematics DATA DRIVEN SITE SELECTION Vehicle Domicile Duty Cycle Dwell Time Charging Need Site Selection CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE IS DRIVEN BY OPERATIONAL DEMAND – NOT ONE– SIZE–FITS-ALL INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARD. 8 FLEET ELECTRIFICATION ROADMAP Austin’s roadmap: deploy what is proven, validate what is emerging, and scale what performs. FY27 - FY28 EXECUTE Deploy Proven Technology FY29 – FY31 VALIDATE + EXPAND SCALE WHAT PERFORMS Expand Deployment As Operational Performance, Economics, and Technology Mature. Scale Proven Light-Duty Applications Prioritize by mission fit, duty cycle, and total cost of ownership. Advance Charging Infrastructure Implement facility-based Level 2, and strategic DC fast charge where needed e.g. NESC, ARR sites Continue Operational Validation APD, ARR, PARD, and other targeted pilots Use Data-Driven Planning Apply GIS and Telematics to guide site selection and phasing Scale Demonstrated Applications Expand proven BEV applications Expand Solid Waste Electrification Scale based on Austin operating pilots and results Advance Heavy-Duty Charging Hubs Develop high power charging capacity for emerging heavy- duty applications as operational demand develops Integrate Smart Charging and V2G Optimize energy use, load management, and grid interaction as technology develops Evaluate Next Generation Batteries Adopted improved battery technology as it becomes commercially viable. AUSTIN’S ELECTRIFICATION ROADMAP IS DISCIPLINED, DATA-DRIVEN AND ADAPTABLE - SCALING PROVEN TECHNOLOGY AS OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE MATURE. 9 Thank you Questions? Rick Harland Deputy Director Fleet Mobility Services City of Austin Phone 512-974-1541 rick.Harland@austintexas.gov PEOPLE | PERFORMANCE | A CLEANER , STRONGER AUSTIN 10