Energy Office Inks Deal with Metro Motors VI

Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO) Director Kyle Fleming is pleased to announce the execution of a subgrantee award that will pave the way for the first domestic sales of electric vehicles (EV)in the territory by an affiliate of an American automobile manufacture, as well as the establishment of state of the art EV service centers in both Districts. The contract between VIEO and Metro Motors VI will eliminate long standing barriers to EV ownership in the territory and make this exciting technological evolution accessible to the Virgin Islands community.

The agreement, which goes into force August 1st, outlines how VIEO will reimburse Metro Motors for purchasing the tools needed to fully service electric vehicles, procuring and installing Level III DC fast charging stations on St. Croix and St. Thomas. As well as committing to carrying popular EV models on their showroom floors in both districts. The deal also ensures that government and private sector electric vehicles from manufacturers affiliated with Metro Motors VI will have local access to the rare servicing needs that may arise.

“One year ago this week, VIEO hosted the territory’s first ever EV summit, which highlighted how the Energy Office was going to leverage federal funding to create a sustainable EV ecosystem in the Virgin Islands. This partnership with Metro Motors VI represents one of the most significant milestones we’ve achieved towards that goal, and ensures that EV owners can feel confident that they will be able to depend on their vehicles over their useful life,” Director Fleming said.

The effort to create a viable pathway toward anxiety free EV ownership has benefited greatly from the leadership of Governor Albert Bryan Jr. who fully supported and facilitated VIEO’s long term vision, as well as robust legislative support for renewable and energy efficient solutions which stretches back decades in the territory.