Colorado’s Electric Vehicle Incentive Programs
Electric vehicle grant and incentive funding is available now to help electrify your district’s fleet.
Electric School Bus Funding is Available for School Districts in Colorado
Clean Fleet Enterprise Program
Light, medium, and heavy-duty electric vehicles, including school buses are eligible to apply for Clean Fleet Enterprise funding through a competitive grant. The program funds up to 70% of vehicle costs. This program is currently closed. Learn more.
Fleet Zero EV Charging Grant Program
The Fleet Zero EV Charging Grant funds infrastructure costs, including EV chargers and associated equipment, with funds up to $40,000 of infrastructure costs per charger available. This program is currently closed. Learn more.
Charge Ahead Colorado Program
Up to $250,000 is available for charging infrastructure (up to six Level 2 chargers). Applications open in January, May, and September. Learn more.
Xcel Energy Program
Xcel Energy offers its customers fleet electrification advisory services as well as infrastructure implementation services. Xcel launched an Electric School Bus Rebate program in 2025 that provides $400,000 per electric school bus and infrastructure funding to support the installation and procurement of bidirectional charging infrastructure. Learn more.
How can Highland Help
Strengthen Your Application With an Experienced Partner
Our mission is to make electric vehicles affordable and accessible for all communities. We’ve helped school districts secure over $525M in grants & incentives, and we’re happy to share our expertise with you. Our dedicated team of incentive program experts are happy to help answer your questions, whether you choose to work with Highland or not.
