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
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.
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].
- Converting to an Electric Vehicle Fleet (Panel discussion, June 06, 2023)
General guidelines on fleet conversion. Panel participants include: John Markowitz, Bruce Shoener, Lielle Berman (NYPA); Keith Kerman (NYC DCAS); Shane Gilcrest (DOT); Emily Rubenstein (OGS). - IRS Direct Pay for Electric Vehicles
An explanation of IRS Direct Pay credits available for electric vehicles. - IRS Direct Pay Part 2 - EVSE
An explanation of IRS Direct Pay credits available for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
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
2024 Electric Vehicle EVent Panel Discussions
- EV Charging
- Converting Your Fleet
- Buying an EV
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].