Electric Vehicles 101 An introduction to electric vehicles
Agenda • • • • •
Benefits of driving electric Types of electric vehicles Electric vehicle charging Charging locations Myths and facts
The Benefits of Driving Electric Fact: Driving electric can save you more than 70% on fuel costs. Fact: Driving electric means no tailpipe emissions, helping to preserve the environment. Fact: Electricity is made from largely domestic sources helping to reduce the dependence on foreign oil. Fact: Electric vehicle owners tend to have higher satisfaction levels with their cars compared to non-electric vehicle owners. Driving electric is a win-win for utilities and their customers.
Electric Vehicle Types
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV)
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle Electric motor and ICE engine
Electric vehicle with “Extended Range”
Electric range 10-40 miles
Gas generated for 300+ miles
Blended electric/gas at higher speeds
8-10 kWh
2-9 kWh
Ex: Chevy VOLT
Ex: Prius Plug-in
All electric for 35-40 miles
Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Battery electric vehicle - Powered by electricity only Electric range for 80-300 Zero emissions 16-85 kWh
Ex: Nissan LEAF, Tesla S
All types are considered PEVs, or plug-in electric vehicles
Today there are 25 different models of electric vehicles found in the U.S. with many more coming to market this year.
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Type
AC Charging
DC Fast Charging
Home, Fleet and Public Use
Public and Large Fleet Use
Level-1
Power
120V, 1.4 kW @ 12 amp 120V, 1.9 kW @ 16 amp
240V, up to 19.2 kW (80 amp)
3 to 5 miles
3.3 kW – 10 to 14 miles 6.6 kW – 20 to 25 miles 9.6 kW – 40 to 45 miles 19.2 kW – up to 60 miles
Charge Time (Miles of range per hour of charge)
Level-2 200-500V, up to 40 kW (80 amp)
200-500V, up to 100kW (200 amp)
40 kW – up to 120 miles
100 kW – up to 300 miles
Cost and complexity tends to increase the faster the charging level.
Did you know? Most plug-in electric vehicles can be charged on a household outlet overnight. Vehicles can be charged in a number of ways; characterized by the speed of charge. Selection should be based on site characteristics and the typical needs of users
Charging Locations • More than 80 percent of residential and fleet charging is done at “home” – “Home refueling,” charging overnight at home for personal vehicles and at work for fleet vehicles
• Workplace charging is on the rise and supports electric vehicle adoption – Provides charge for those without dedicated home charging – Extends daily range
• Public: Allows for mass adoption – Relieves “range anxiety” – BEST in destination locations or along major highway corridors
Vehicles can be charged in a number of ways; characterized by the speed of charge. Selection should be based on site characteristics and the typical needs of users
Common Electric Vehicle Myths MYTH: Plug-in electric vehicles can only support short trips, not daily commutes.
MYTH: Plug-in electric vehicles aren’t “clean.” Instead of burning gas, they run off of dirty power plants.
FACT: The average is 40 miles or less, and most full battery electric vehicles are targeting close to 100-mile range on a full charge, and with plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, you can go even further up to 300 miles or more.
FACT: Even when emissions from power plants are taken into consideration, electric vehicles contribute significantly less green house gases than traditional cars.
MYTH: Electric vehicles will make your energy bill go way up.
MYTH: Electric vehicles are far more expensive than the average car.
FACT: Slightly higher electric bills are offset by savings at the gas pump. This would be like filling up for a few cents per mile, compared to the average 14 cents for a traditional car.
FACT: Federal tax incentives are available, up to $7,500 as well as possible state and local incentives. Compared to gas-powered cars, you will save on fuel, maintenance and repair costs.
