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Green Mobility

EV Blueprint Implementation

Project overview

The City of Sacramento’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Blueprint Implementation project is working to expand access to high-impact clean mobility options in underserved neighborhoods across the city.

Expanding access to electric vehicles and e-mobility in underserved communities is important to address transportation, air quality, and infrastructure-related inequities. It’s also an important step for meeting the City’s climate and EV goals while reducing the impacts of air pollution in environmental justice communities. Some of the current challenges Sacramentans face with accessing electric vehicles include the upfront costs of purchasing an EV, lack of easy access to charging infrastructure, and limited awareness about affordable EVs and programs.

Through the EV Blueprint Implementation Project, the City is deploying three types of infrastructure to increase EV access in the communities where the most significant barriers to EV access and adoption persist.

  • Installation of EV chargers at 13 libraries, community centers, and parks to provide convenient access for residents who may have challenges charging at home or work.
  • Expansion of the Sacramento Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD) Our Community CarShare Program (OCCS) to five new locations, providing affordable clean mobility options so that driving electric doesn’t require owning a car.
  • Operation of an e-bike lending pilot program, in collaboration with the Sacramento Public Library, to introduce the community to electric-assist cycling as an alternative to driving for local trips.

The EV Blueprint Implementation program was made possible through the EV Ready Community Challenge Phase 2 funding from the California Energy Commission, and support from SMAQMD, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, and the Sacramento Public Library.

Map of locations of EV charging stations, carshare, and e-bike lending open_in_full

Electric vehicle charging

The City has installed 67 Level 2 electric vehicle chargers at 13 sites to provide convenient access for residents who may have challenges charging at their home or work. These chargers provide about 100 miles of range in 4 hours, allowing residents to charge their vehicles at a reasonable cost while enjoying the amenities of Sacramento’s community centers, libraries and public parks.

These locations were selected to close gaps in the charging network and ensure that, no matter where you live in Sacramento, there is convenient public charging in or near your neighborhood. The chargers are connected to the ChargePoint network – download the ChargePoint app to start charging!

Side-by-side photos of new City-managed charging stations. open_in_full
EV Blueprint chargers are located at:
  • Parks
    - Garcia Bend Park
    - Tahoe Park

  • Community Centers
     - Hagginwood Community Center
     - South Natomas Community Center
     - Oak Park Community Center
     - George Sim Community Center
     - Sam & Bonnie Pannell Community Center
     - North Natomas Aquatic Center

  • Libraries
     - Belle Cooledge Library
     - Valley Hi-North Laguna Library
     - Del Paso Heights Library (available spring 2026!)
     - Colonial Heights Library (available spring 2026!)
     - Martin Luther King Jr. Library (available spring 2026!)

CarShare

The City and SMAQMD have expanded the Our Community CarShare Program (OCCS) to five new locations. OCCS makes flexible, affordable transportation available to low-income residents in disadvantaged communities. Through OCCS, income-qualified residents can reserve EVs from ZipCar at a discounted rate. Residents can reserve these clean zero-emission vehicles to run errands, get to appointments, and take local trips. The goal is to enhance mobility for households with limited options and to introduce residents to the benefits and ease of driving electric.

Anyone can become a ZipCar member and access these vehicles at market rate prices through the ZipCar network. OCCS members get perks like waived membership fees and discounted driving rates. To become an OCCS member, visit the Our Community CarShare website and take the eligibility quiz.

Photo of electric vehicle in OCCS program open_in_full

OCCS members who register before December 31, 2025 to use carshare at an EV Blueprint location are eligible to receive a $100 driving credit- equal to 25 hours of FREE driving! Credits will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, so become a member today to redeem your driving credit.

EV Blueprint OCCS vehicles are located at:

  • Mangan Park (5730 24th Street)
  • Belle Cooledge Library
  • Sam & Bonnie Pannell Community Center
  • South Natomas Community Center
  • Valley Hi-North Laguna Library
Photo of electric tricycle open_in_full

Electric-bicycle lending

In partnership with the Sacramento Public Library, the City is operating an electric bicycle (e-bike) lending pilot program to explore new ways for residents to experience zero-emission transportation firsthand. Pedal-assisted e-bikes offer low-cost, energy efficient, and emission-free transportation while providing physical and health benefits to riders. These e-bicycles also allow users to travel at faster speeds – with less effort – than a traditional bicycle, thereby extending bikeable distances and decreasing travel time.

The program is a great way to try out an e-bike or e-trike and see if they are right for you as an alternative for short local trips.

To check out an e-bike from the Sacramento Public Library, library patrons must be at least 18 years old with a valid library card. Visit the Sacramento Public Library website to learn more.

E-bike lending is available at four Sacramento Public Library locations:

  • Belle Cooledge
  • South Natomas
  • Valley Hi-North Laguna
  • North Natomas (made possible by a donation from Natomas Jibe)

The e-bike lending program was launched in August 2023 as a time-limited pilot program designed to sunset in December 2025. As the pilot comes to its planned close, the last day to check out an e-bike is December 6th, 2025.

Community engagement

The EV Blueprint Implementation project has included multiple community engagement efforts to connect residents with these e-mobility resources:

  • The City of Sacramento and Brent Trayce Sands from Impound Comics worked with the Sacramento Public Library’s System-wide Teen Advisory Board (S.T.A.B.) to create an innovative comic book about EVs and e-bikes that takes place in South Sacramento.
  • A team of EV Ambassadors are condcuting neighborhood-based engagement to promote available resources.
Cover of the "In Charge" comic book featuring an Our Community CarShare vehicle and driver in front of the Tower Bridge open_in_full

Resources

The EV Blueprint Implementation project builds on the City of Sacramento’s long-standing commitment to advancing the adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). Check out the links below to learn more about the City’s policies, plans, and programs for electric vehicles.

  • EV Strategy: The City’s strategy for advancing ZEV adoption.
  • Sacramento EV Blueprint: Phase 1 of this project, the Sacramento EV Blueprint Phase 1 Report is an actionable plan to implement the EV strategy and align with statewide EV goals. This Report laid the foundation for the EV Blueprint Implementation project.
  • Fleet Sustainability Policy: The City’s commitment to replace internal combustion engine vehicles in our fleet with zero-emission options whenever possible.
  • EV parking and charging: Learn where to find and how to use City-owned electric vehicle parking and charging infrastructure.
  • Curbside fast charging: Find curbside fast charging in Sacramento. Sacramento partnered with EVgo to construct and operate three curbside charging banks. These chargers can provide up to 150 miles of range in as little as 20 to 30 minutes.

Contact the Project Team

climate@cityofsacramento.org

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