A new study shows Arizona state and local governments could save about $100 million if they buy electric when replacing aging fleet vehicles like light-duty trucks, vans and SUVs over the next decade.
The study conducted by the Arizona Public Interest Research Group found the benefit would outweigh the loss of federal tax credits, in part because EVs have fewer maintenance costs over their lifetimes.
Diane Brown is executive director of Arizona PIRG Education Fund.
"We’re not talking about taking any cars off the road but to instead as cars naturally retire, to replace them with electric vehicles which have less operating and maintenance costs," Brown said.
The study did not account for infrastructure costs.
