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PURCHASE OF 20 VOLTU3 ELECTRIC TRUCKS FROM VOLTU MOTOR INC.City CouncilAugust 19, 2025General Services Department RiversideCA.gov2
The General Services Department, Fleet Division is committed to innovation and sustainability – which includes replacing aging gas and diesel vehicles with clean electric alternatives. BACKGROUND – CITY FLEET Public HealthZero Emissions
Cost Savings
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Founded in the US with an internationalheadquarters in Argentina, Voltu MotorInc. (Voltu) is a technology and innovationcompany specializing in electric power.On October 22, 2024, Voltu selected theCity of Riverside as the site for its U.S.headquarters and manufacturing facilityfor electric vehicles and lithium cellbatteries.BACKGROUND – VOLTU RiversideCA.gov4
The Voltu3 Electrified Dual Motor CrewCab Truck is the first Class 3 all-electricpickup truck in the U.S.Integration of Voltu’s proprietaryelectric powertrain components intoa Ford F-350 chassis to deliver:•350-mile range•17,000-pound towing capacity•4WD capabilitiesDISCUSSION
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Vehicle Replacement CriteriaCumulative maintenance and repair costs that exceed the cost of a new vehicle10 to 15 years of service Mileage exceeding 100,000 milesPoor vehicle conditionAppropriateness of use and current operational needs taken into account when considering the Voltu3DISCUSSION RiversideCA.gov6
Funding is also requested for the design, construction and installation of vehicle charging stations. Staff is preparing an RFB and will bring an award recommendation back to City Council for approval.DISCUSSION
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FISCAL IMPACTExpenditures$3,145,500Vehicles w/taxes and upfitting$686,000Chargers (construction, design, installation)$157,434Contingency$3,988,934TotalFunding Sources$(1,544,224)Replacement Funds$(1,052,210)Enterprise Funds$(750,000)AQMD Funds$(642,500)Infrastructure Reserve Funds$(3,988,934)Total RiversideCA.gov8
FISCAL IMPACTTotalAccountDescriptionFund$1,544,2242215200-462100*Motor Pool, Automotive Equipment650, Central Garage$55,9686100000-462100Electric Operations, Automotive Equipment510, Electric$224,1996105000-462100Public Utilities, Electric Field Operations, Automotive Equipment510, Electric$3,7186120140-462100Clearwater Generating Plant, Automotive Equipment510, Electric$298,1556200000-462100Water Production and Operations, Automotive Equipment520, Water$324,3586205000-462100Public Utilities, Water Field Operations, Automotive Equipment520, Water$145,8124125400-462050Public Works, Sewer Systems, Plant Maintenance550, Sewer$750,0004140100-421000Air Quality Management District Fund, Professional Services240, AQMD$642,5002200000-421000General Services, Professional Services 101, General Fund$3,988,934Total 8/7/2025
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That the City Council:1. Approve a Single Source purchase of 20 Voltu3 Electric Trucks plusestimated uplifting costs from Voltu Motor Inc., of Riverside, California, in thetotal amount of $3,145,500;2. Authorize $843,434 for the design, construction, and installation of chargingstations to support the green fleet;3. With at least five affirmative votes, authorize the Chief Financial Officer, ordesignee, to record a supplemental appropriation of $150,000 from AirQuality Management District fund reserves to the Air Quality ManagementDistrict Fund Professional Services accountRECOMMENDATIONS RiversideCA.gov10
4. With at least five affirmative votes, authorize the Chief Financial Officer, ordesignee, to record a supplemental appropriation of $1,544,224 from theCentral Garage Fund balance to the Central Garage Fund, GeneralServices Central Garage, Professional Services Account; and5. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documentsnecessary to effectuate the purchase, including making minor and non-substantive changes.RECOMMENDATIONS