REE Automotive announced that its REE’s P7-C software-defined Class 4 electric vehicles (EVs) will be available to government and education entities in all 50 states through a 4-year contract awarded to National Auto Fleet Group (NAFG) by Sourcewell.

Sourcewell is a government agency dedicated to streamlining the procurement process by fulfilling the bidding requirements on behalf of its members. REE is ready to take orders immediately from this new customer base.

NAFG has been an approved Sourcewell vendor since 2011 and has revolutionized government vehicle purchasing by linking its nationwide network of manufacturers and upfitters to meet the needs of Sourcewell’s clients around the country.

Expanding P7-C Availability Through Sourcewell

“By adding REE’s P7-C to its contract with Sourcewell, NAFG is offering the world’s first fully software-defined vehicle to hundreds of institutions around the U.S., giving them the opportunity to bring state-of-the-art technology to their fleets,” said Daniel Barel, CEO and co-founder of REE Automotive.

“For REE, this offering through Sourcewell allows us to tap into a new customer base,” said Tali Miller, Chief Business Officer of REE Automotive. “Sourcewell serves government and educational institutions around the U.S. and since Sourcewell takes care of the bidding process, their customers know that REE is a well-vetted option for their Class 4 fleet needs. We are ready to start taking orders immediately.”

$100k in Tax Credits Possible in Some Areas

Depending on the customer’s location, REE’s P7-C vehicles are now eligible for a U.S. federal tax credit of up to $40,000 per vehicle and are expected to be eligible for over $100,000 of incentives per vehicle with additional state incentives.

Experience & Features of the REE P7-C

Sourcewell’s member companies will have the opportunity to place orders for the fully-certified, software-defined, electric vehicle powered by REEcorner’s full by-wire technology.

 REE said the experience the intended benefits of the P7-C include:

• Superior maneuverability and all-wheel drive functionality

• Enhanced safety with fail operational design via redundancies in hardware and software

• Driver-centric cabin with excellent ergonomics and low chassis height

• REEcorners designed for serviceability at low total cost of ownership (TCO)

• Strong residual values

• Future-proofed, autonomous-ready and over-the-air (OTA) upgrade capable

• Modular design and quick time to market

• Optimal energy efficiency