Medium- & Heavy-Duty Fleet Electrification Accelerator
The Washington Zero-Emission Incentive Program (WAZIP) is open! Make the most of it with the Medium- & Heavy-Duty (MHD) Fleet Electrification Accelerator. Cut operating costs and simplify your fleet’s electrification by joining a cohort of peers receiving expert guidance and hands-on support. In just 12 weeks, you’ll be ready to make the most out of your new zero-emissions vehicles with a customized, ready-to-use electrification plan.
This upcoming Accelerator's costs are 100% covered by WAZIP, which means you can enroll free of charge.
WAZIP participation is not required to join the Accelerator, and the Accelerator is not a requirement for WAZIP participation — it is a bonus resource designed to accelerate your timeline to deploy new MHD zero-emission vehicles.
Fill out an interest form today to learn more about the upcoming January–April 2027 Accelerator cohort.
Join us for a Webinar on September 24
Want to know if the Accelerator is the right fit for your organization? Join us for an informational webinar.
What You’ll Get in the Accelerator
Over 12 weeks of virtual and in-person sessions, your team will work alongside fleet operators from across Washington and a team of experts to:
Understand your total cost of ownership. We'll help you run the numbers on fuel savings, maintenance reductions, and available incentives so you can make the business case internally.
Build a fleet electrification plan. You'll leave with a real, actionable roadmap tailored to your vehicles, routes, and operational needs—not just a generic framework. You’ll develop your plan with 1:1 support from an electrification coach.
Make the most of WAZIP. Whether you’re considering applying for a WAZIP voucher or have already been awarded, you’ll receive support navigating the process as you prepare to deploy your new MHD zero-emission vehicles.
Learn directly from electrification experts. Our sessions are taught by industry leaders, government agencies, and experienced fleet managers—and you’ll get directly connected with utilities to help you get a head start on infrastructure planning and identifying local incentives.
Learn from peers doing the same work. The cohort model means you're not figuring this out alone. Participants consistently tell us that the peer learning is as valuable as the expert sessions.
Get behind the wheel. Our in-person session includes a ride-and-drive so you can explore what models will be a fit for your operation.
Built for Washington's MHD Fleet Operators
This program is designed for organizations operating medium- and heavy-duty fleets of all sizes in Washington State, including:
Trucking and logistics companies
Drayage operators
Construction and service contractors
Municipal and government fleets
Waste haulers and utility operators
Transit agencies and transportation providers
Whether you're just starting to explore electrification or already have a few EVs on the road, BBC meets you where you are.
Program Details
Program dates: January 13th – April 14th, 2027
Format: Weekly 90-minute virtual sessions and a two-day in-person workshop in Seattle. Participants will also receive up to 5 additional hours of one on one consulting support.
Cost: The Accelerator is free for all interested organizations to participate in.
Goal: Equip your organization to successfully deploy zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and secure WAZIP incentives
What is WAZIP?
The Washington Zero-Emission Incentive Program (WAZIP) helps businesses and commercial fleets save money when they buy or lease cleaner vehicles and equipment. WAZIP offers point-of-sale vouchers that lower the upfront cost of eligible zero-emission on-road vehicles and off-road equipment. Purchasers can choose from a catalog of approved models and work directly with WAZIP-approved dealers to complete their purchases.
Funding is limited, and bringing zero-emission technology into your fleet can be daunting. BBC's Medium- & Heavy-Duty Fleet Electrification Accelerator helps you build an actionable electrification plan to leverage the full cost-savings of zero-emission technology.
Want a quick intro to MHD fleet electrification, WAZIP, and how to choose WAZIP-eligible vehicles? Check out our webinar series.
Why BBC?
Through our fleet electrification programs, Breaking Barriers Collaborative has helped 80+ Pacific Northwest organizations build credible fleet electrification plans. We've designed this program specifically around the real operational challenges medium- and heavy-duty operators face: vehicle availability, range, charging infrastructure, upfront cost, and making the case to leadership.
Breaking Barriers Collaborative’s fleet electrification programs have been endorsed by over 95% of our graduates: from those with small fleets like the Seattle Aquarium to larger fleets like Boeing and Skanska. We’ve helped over 80 businesses and organizations learn and plan to electrify their fleets—encompassing over 30,000 vehicles.
We don't just talk about electrification. We help you do it.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. You don’t need to apply for WAZIP vouchers, or participate in WAZIP in any way, to benefit from the Accelerator. If you are interested in applying for vouchers, our team can walk you through eligibility requirements, vehicle selection, documentation, and the steps to successfully secure program funding.
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Regardless of whether you’ll participate in WAZIP, transitioning to an electric fleet typically takes several years to develop the business case, plan, build out infrastructure, and get vehicles on the road. If you’re considering an EV fleet, now is the time to start.
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Participants attend weekly 90-minute virtual sessions over 12 weeks, a two-day in-person session in Seattle, and make use of consulting hours with our technical partners. The more you put into this program, the more you get out of it: so we recommend that organizations plan to commit an average of 5-10 hours per week in order to walk away with a solid electrification plan.
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There is no cost associated with the accelerator, only savings.
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We have experience working with fleets from just a handful of vehicles to several thousand. If you operate MHD vehicles in Washington, we want to hear from you. Contact us to talk through fit.
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Yes. Past graduates of our programs have come in at many different stages in the process, from those who are brand new to electrification, to those who have already purchased several vehicles and chargers. Over 90% of our graduates say they are further along in the fleet electrification than if they hadn’t participated in the Accelerator, regardless of how far along they were before enrolling.
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The person responsible for creating your organization’s fleet electrification plan—whether that is your sustainability manager, fleet manager, or operations manager—is the best person to attend. Each organization may enroll up to four participants, and we strongly encourage at least two participants.
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The cohort is limited to 20 organizations. This allows us to provide the 1:1 coaching that is a key component of the Accelerator and gives participants the opportunity to get to know and support each other throughout the program. We aim to have a diverse group of organizations from across Washington, including BIPOC-owned businesses.