Electric Bus Program
Electric Bus Program
Who is Eligible?
- Individual public schools or public-school districts
- Businesses that provide Ag transport services
- Transit authorities
Eligible applicants must have at least one site located within the 3CE service area. The account associated with the location of the bus must be in “good standing.”
Eligible Vehicle Types
- School bus types A, B, C, and D
- Shuttle buses
- Transit buses
- Motor coaches
- Other vehicle types, at 3CE’s discretion
Project Eligibility
Each fiscal year (which runs Oct. 1 – Sept. 30), applicants are eligible for up to five e-buses per customer.
Applications for purchases made between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026 must be submitted by September 30, 2026.
Applications for purchases between August 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 can be submitted either:
- By September 30, 2026 for the program design and under the terms and conditions relevant at the time of application submission.
- Or between October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2027 for the program design and under the terms and conditions that are relevant at the time of application submission.
Applications are processed in the order they are received and are subject to available funding. 3CE reserves the right to change program design, including eligibility and rebates, at any time. Please read the program Terms and Conditions for full details.
Program design is expected to change on October 1, 2026. 3CE will provide more information on the website in late September 2026.
Requirements for all projects
- The location where the bus will be charged must be actively enrolled in 3CE service at the time the bus is ready to be delivered
- The selected bus must be fully electric (hybrid or hydrogen buses will not be accepted)
- Vehicle or charging equipment must be network/Wi-Fi enabled, such that the bus may participate in future 3CE Programs offering participation in charge, discharge, and related activities
- Bus make and model must be identified prior to submittal of the application
- Application must be received prior to the purchase/order or lease of the electric bus
- Applicant must retain ownership or possession and operate the electric bus as described above for a minimum of 60 consecutive months immediately after purchase or lease
