About the Small Business EV Launchpad

Unlock savings sooner with the Small Business EV Launchpad

Tabor100 and Breaking Barriers Collaborative and  are partnering to bring small businesses end-to-end support tapping into EV cost savings! 

The Small Business EV Launchpad is a cohort-based training program that simplifies the transition to electric vehicles for small businesses in the Puget Sound Energy electric service area of Washington State. The program is customized to meet the unique needs of small businesses with 10 vehicles or fewer, with an emphasis on serving BIPOC-owned businesses.

The Launchpad is based on the Breaking Barriers Collaboratives’ highly successful Fleet Electrification Accelerator, which has supported 85+ PNW businesses and organizations on their journey to electric fleets.

The Small Business EV Launchpad will be held Saturday, November 14, in-person at the Tabor100 facility in Tukwila. 

If you think you might be interested, don’t wait to get in touch! To learn more, reach out to Bryn Redal ([email protected]).

Want more information?

Join the virtual informational webinar session on Wednesday, September 2nd at 5:00pm.

Interested?

Curriculum

As a Small Business EV Launchpad participant, you can expect:

  • In-depth, curriculum covering funding and grant opportunities, workforce development, charging infrastructure, fleet operations, and more
  • 1:1 consulting and training by subject matter experts
  • Support building out individualized EV transition plans
  • In-person ride and drive to test out EV options
  • Networking with other businesses that are transitioning to EVs

The Launchpad is designed to take businesses all the way to the finish line. At the end of the one-day intensive, businesses will have access to up to eight months of free 1:1 consulting support to successfully secure EVs and/or charging equipment, including support for completing grant applications and ultimately getting EVs to your business.

Fall 2026 Launchpad details

● November 14, 2026, 9am-6pm
● In-person at the Tabor100 facility in Tukwila
● Up to eight months of access to 1:1 consulting support
● Program limited to twenty businesses to ensure space for individualized support and collaboration
● Stipend offered to participants upon program completion
● Who should enroll:
○ Your small business has 10 vehicles or fewer
○ Your fleet consists of Class 4 vehicles or smaller
○ Your business is interested in electrifying your fleet, or has already started

○ Your business is located in the Puget Sound Energy electric service area (to secure PSE-granted EV award funding)
○ Businesses owners who are Black, Indigenous or People of Color are encouraged to apply

The Launchpad was developed by the Breaking Barriers Collaborative in partnership with Tabor100, Sapien, PSCAA, PSE, Range, and ZEV Co-op.

Still have questions?

If you think you might be interested, don’t wait to get in touch! Registration is limited to five businesses to allow for as much tailored, hands-on collaboration and support as possible. To learn more, reach out to Christian Stubblefield ([email protected]).