EV Training

Resources for affected entities under Executive Order 22.

Overview

The following resources are provided to Affected Entities under Executive Order 22 and other New York State government entities seeking to train staff on a variety of topics related to electric vehicles (EVs).


Operating an EV

The guides below will serve as your introduction to driving and charging electric vehicles and provide the information you need to effectively operate EVs year round. 

EV Introduction Guide

Cold Weather EV and Charging Station Best Practices


Charging Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the New York State Fleet

This video covers the essential information to operate and charge an electric vehicle in the New York State fleet. 

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Charging Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the New York State Fleet

Online Training

New York State EV Fleet Training

Soulful Synergy facilitated a free two-module New York State Fleet Electric Vehicle Training series for New York State employees courtesy of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).  The series is made to support E.O. #22 Affected Entities in their conversion to zero-emission vehicles. 

A subset of the training slides from both modules is available below.

Module 1: Fleet Drivers focuses on everything drivers need to know to charge and operate electric vehicles in the New York State fleet.

Module 2: Facility Managers covers planning and maintenance of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. 

Please direct any questions to [email protected]


Specialized Modules (video recordings)

The following recordings provided by OGS offer topic-specific trainings on issues and best
practices for EV operation and maintenance. These will continue to be updated and posted on a rolling basis. To request a topic as part of this series, please contact [email protected].


Electric Vehicle EVent Panel Discussions

You can watch the recordings of panels from The Office of General Services and the New York Power Authority’s annual New York State Electric Vehicle Fleet Events below.

2025 Electric Vehicle EVent Panel Discussion
  • Fleet Electrification
     

Watch 2025 Panel Recording
 

2024 Electric Vehicle EVent Panel Discussions
  • EV Charging
  • Converting Your Fleet
  • Buying an EV
     

Watch 2024 Panel Recordings


Join the EV Working Group

OGS hosts a monthly working group on the fourth Thursday of the month at 1:00 p.m. for fleet managers, sustainability coordinators, and all others interested and/or involved in New York State’s EV fleet conversion. For an invitation, please reach out to [email protected].