Electric Vehicles and E-Bikes

Why Electric Vehicles in Alameda?

Alameda is striving for a cleaner, zero-greenhouse gas emission future. Transportation emissions represent over 54% of Alameda's greenhouse gas emission, but with Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) providing 100% clean energy at rates 45% below PG&E, driving electric vehicles in Alameda is the greener option compared to gasoline powered vehicles.

The city's goal adopted in the Climate Action and Resiliency Plan (2019) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% below 2005 levels by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2045. As of 2023, 8.9% of all vehicles registered in Alameda were electric, plug in hybrid or fuel cell vehicles in 2023, up from 2.3% in 2017.

How do we reduce transportation emissions?

Alameda is actively pursuing ways to encourage community members to shift from driving alone to other modes such as walking, bicycling, taking the bus and the ferry and carpooling. The city is working with its transit partners to improve walking, bicycling and transit by implementing the Transportation Choices Plan (2018) and the Active Transportation Plan (2022).

Public EV Chargers in Alameda

The City of Alameda currently has 95 public EV charging points. Visit the Alternative Fuels Data Center to view their locations.

To expand the availability of public EV charging, especially for residents who rent, live in homes without driveways or garages, and those who live in multi-family apartments, the City of Alameda is partnering with It's Electric and Blink Charging to bring more public EV chargers to public parking lots and curbside locations as part of the Alameda Public EV Charging Program.

City of Alameda and It’s Electric are teaming up to bring public, on-street Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations to Alameda this summer!

What is an It’s Electric charging station?

It’s Electric EV charging stations are small, sleek, and located on-street for public use
It’s Electric provides every driver who signs up (at no cost) with their own cable compatible with their vehicle
It’s Electric’s chargers dispense ~7.6 kWh, adding about 25 miles of range per hour (ideal for overnight charging)

How do I use an It’s Electric charging station?

To use an It’s Electric charger, download the official “It’s Electric” app and request a cable.
Instructions will be provided upon delivery

Who will install and maintain the charging stations?

It’s Electric will install the charging station and is responsible for maintenance
Installation is performed by licensed union electricians and is permitted by the City of Alameda

Does this mean this is a private parking spot for the address where the charger is installed?

No, this is a public parking spot

If I don‘t own an EV can I park there?

No, this is a spot dedicated to EV Charging. You may only park in the space if your EV is connected and charging, per AMC 8-8.9
Signage will be installed indicating ‘No Parking Except for Electric Vehicles While Charging’
Non-EVs and EVs not actively charging may be subject to a $45 citation enforced by Alameda Public Works

How can I become a host property?

Learn more about becoming a host property at itselectric.us/for-buildings
There is no cost to host properties
Host properties where a charger is located will receive a portion of the revenue generated

The cost for charging an EV will be:

$0.40/kWh

Overstay fees (after charge is complete):

$10/hr daytime (8a-9p)
$1/hr overnight (9p-8a)

Purchase an EV and Install a Charger

Learn about rebates and incentives

Federal tax credit

Alameda Municipal Power

Rebates for used EVs and chargers
Technical assistance programs

Ride and Drive Clean EV and E-Bike discounts and education

Apply for a permit to install an EV Charger

Alameda has streamlined the electric vehicle charger permit(PDF, 228KB) process with checklists for residential(PDF, 178KB) and commercial(PDF, 609KB) properties and the California Governor's Guidebook(PDF, 7MB) at your fingertips.

Learn more about Electric Vehicles

Visit the AMP electric vehicle web page to learn about electric vehicles, fuel savings and charging.

Get an E-bike

E-bikes offer tremendous benefits: reduced car dependency, improved air quality, better health, and a fun and flexible way to get around. Several rebate programs helps remove the biggest barrier to e-bike adoption—cost.

Stack these rebates for maximum savings!

Through their new Ava Bike Electric Program, eligible residents of Alameda County can save $400 to $1,500 on a new e-bike.
Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) customers can receive a cash rebate of $100 to $300
Alameda Transportation Management Association (TMA) members who have been award an AMP rebate are eligible for an additional $300 rebate from Alameda TMA

City of Alameda Fleet Electrification

Consistent with the Council’s fleet policy and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the City and AMP are replacing light duty vehicles with EVs as they are replaced. The fleet is also being right sized to reduce the number of vehicles the City manages.

The City currently has three Go 4 Interceptor parking enforcement vehicles, eleven electric Nissan Leaf vehicles and two Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks. City Hall West has a dedicated alcove for charging those vehicles.
In July 2025, Public Works will be purchasing the City’s first Electric Forklift for the Maintenance Service Center.
The Alameda Police Department has one Ford Transit electric cargo van for Animal Control and one electric motorcycle. A new EV charger was installed in the City Hall parking lot to charge the Animal Control Vehicle and future electric Police vehicles.
Alameda Municipal Power has seven Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks, six charging ports to support the trucks, six sedans (4 BEV, 2 PHEV) and four L2 dual-connector chargers to support the sedans.

Events

2023

May 24, 2023: The Transportation Commission held a work session to discuss Public Electric Vehicle Charging in City-Owned Parking Lots
City applied for the federal Charging and Fueling Infrastructure grant to provide funding to install EV charging in priority city-owned lots.The City was not selected for an award.

2024

Blink and It's Electric were selected through a competitive process to provide public electric vehicle (EV) charging on City owned parking lots, including financing, equipment procurement, installation, ownership, operation and maintenance of EV charging infrastructure.
City applied for the federal Charging and Fueling Infrastructure grant to provide funding to install EV charging in priority city-owned lots. The City was not selected for an award.

2025

March 14, 2025: Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) awarded a $1,237,000 grant to the City of Alameda to deploy public EV chargers. The City expects to be able to deploy approximately 43 EV chargers through this grant program.
April 1, 2025: City Council approved a Master License Agreement that will allow It’s Electric and Blink to install EV chargers in designated public lots and within the public right-of-way.
April 1, 2025: City Council adopted an ordinance adding Section 8-8.9 to the Alameda Municipal Code prohibiting parking in EV-designated spaces unless the vehicle is connected to a charger for the purposes of charging, along with establishing an associated fine in the annual Master Fee Schedule.
Blink and It’s Electric have begun engineering and design for selected Phase 1 locations.