Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Readiness Awards

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The New Motor Vehicle Board (NMVB) Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Readiness Awards recognize California municipalities and jurisdictions who have demonstrated exceptional progress towards ZEV readiness. By issuing a formal recognition, the NMVB will publicly commend these communities for their achievements and highlight successful strategies for others to emulate.

A row of County of Santa Barbara fleet electric vehicles plugged into green charging stations in a county parking lot.
County of Santa Barbara

The ZEV Readiness Recognition will showcase to community members, other municipalities, and the state of California, that you are best-in-class when it comes to meeting the needs of your community in becoming ZEV ready. It is important to showcase such efforts as we continue to fight climate change and reduce harm to California communities.

Community members at an outdoor San Joaquin Council of Governments engagement event, marking a regional map beside a Clean Transportation Options information table.
San Joaquin Council of Governments — Community Engagement

Executive Order N-27-25 (PDF) (opens in a new window) outlines necessary steps to combat the climate crisis, names additional measures to eliminate harmful emissions from the transportation sector and promotes the current available zero emission technologies that contribute to Californians health and economy. By creating a ZEV ready infrastructure, you are providing community members and travelers peace of mind and assurance in getting from point A to point B.

What does ZEV Readiness look like?

NMVB Board President Jacob Stevens presenting a ZEV Readiness Award certificate and glass award to two City of Pasadena representatives at a council meeting.
Board President Jacob Stevens presenting to the City of Pasadena
  • Expansion of charging infrastructure
  • Incentives for ZEV purchase or lease
  • Public education and outreach campaigns
  • Collaboration with stakeholders
  • Integration of equity considerations
  • Adoption of innovative policies

ZEV Readiness Award Recipients

NMVB Board Member Shirley Jones presenting the ZEV Readiness Award to City of Carson officials, standing together in the city council chamber.
Board Member Shirley Jones presenting the award to the City of Carson

The Board is proud to recognize the following California municipalities and jurisdictions for their exceptional progress towards ZEV readiness.

  • City of Alameda
  • City of Carson
  • City of Pasadena
  • Contra Costa County
  • County of Santa Barbara
  • Fresno County Rural Transit Agency
  • San Joaquin Council of Governments

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