Fairfax County Electric Vehicle (EV) Readiness Strategy
Fairfax County Electric Vehicle (EV) Readiness Strategy
This project is being co-led by Fairfax County's Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination (OEEC) and Department of Vehicle Services (DVS).
How should Fairfax County get ready for more electric vehicles?
Fairfax County is developing its first Electric Vehicle (EV) Readiness Strategy — a roadmap to support the growing number of electric vehicles on our roads. From public charging stations to building codes, your input will help shape how the county prepares for an EV-friendly future.
We want to hear from you! Your feedback will help guide:
✅ Where and how the county invests in public charging
✅ How to make EV benefits accessible to all residents
✅ What policies support clean transportation for everyone
Staff recently held a townhall to hear real-time feedback from the community. View the recording of the townhall and a transcript of the questions and answers.
Review the Draft Electric Vehicle (EV) Readiness Strategy and Provide Comments by
August 18
The Strategy identifies existing gaps in policies, programs, and EV infrastructure needs, and prioritizes strategic EV investments to address those gaps and ensure equitable clean transportation is accessible to all county residents. We want to hear from you! This is your opportunity to shape the future of clean transportation in your community. Review the draft strategy and submit comments below by August 18.
Access the Draft EV Readiness Strategy
The Issue
Fairfax County is focused on promoting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) to meet its emission reduction goals as outlined in the Community-wide Energy and Climate Action Plan (CECAP) and the county’s Operational Energy Strategy. EVs offer environmental benefits and lower fueling and maintenance costs compared to traditional gas or diesel vehicles.
The county aims for 15% of all light-duty vehicle registrations to be electric by 2030, up from the current 3%. Efforts to transition the county's vehicle fleet to electric have been ongoing, with a target for all county fleet vehicles to be electric or non-carbon emitting by 2035.
Expanding the availability of vehicle charging infrastructure is crucial for achieving these goals and ensuring that everyone, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status, has equitable access to the benefits of electric vehicles.
Electric Vehicle Registrations in Fairfax County (2016-2023)
| Year | Battery EVs | Plug-In Hybrid EVs | Total EVs | EV Registration Percentage | Total Light-Duty Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22,249 | 6,806 | 29,055 | 3.35% | 867,608 |
| 2022 | 13,405 | 5,143 | 18,548 | 2.14% | 868,248 |
| 2021 | 10,020 | 3,766 | 13,786 | 1.59% | 868,889 |
| 2020 | 6,635 | 2,388 | 9,023 | 1.04% | 869,529 |
| 2016 | 1,212 | 1,035 | 2,247 | 0.26% | 876,572 |
Fleet Transition Study and Community EV Readiness Strategy
Working with consulting firm AECOM, Fairfax County staff are analyzing EV infrastructure patterns and projecting future growth in EV registrations. This analysis will identify existing gaps and propose strategies for increasing charging opportunities. An assessment of potential funding sources and financing strategies will also be included.
The project will include two components:
- A transition study for the county's vehicle fleet. The county fleet consists of diverse vehicle types, ranging from motorcycles to fire trucks to heavy equipment. The fleet transition study will present capital and operating costs for the conversion and estimates for when suitable electric alternatives for a variety of vehicles will be available. The study will be integrated with a charging infrastructure strategy that ensures that proper charging equipment is in place before fleet vehicles arrive.
- A Community EV Readiness strategy. The strategy will build on prior regional planning work by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, with a focus on Fairfax County’s specific needs. The county has a particular interest in increasing the availability and use of EVs in vulnerable and historically disadvantaged communities to ensure equitable access to EVs and electric vehicle supply equipment.
A draft strategy will be posted for public comment in August 2025. The final strategy will be completed and submitted to the Board of Supervisors in September 2025.
Stakeholder Engagement
In addition to conducting working sessions with internal stakeholders, the county understands that diverse representation and public engagement is fundamental to the success of the EV Readiness Strategy. This will include:
A focus group with external stakeholders.
A virtual townhall on August 6. (Watch recording of townhall.)
Get Involved
Community members are encouraged to participate and share their ideas for making Fairfax County EV Ready. For more information, please email OEECElectricVehicles@fairfaxcounty.gov or contact Julie Gurnee at 703-533-5345.
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