Electric Vehicles 101An 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 ElectricFact: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)
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle Electric motor and ICE engine
Electric range 10-40 miles Blended electric/gas at higher speeds
2-9 kWh Ex: Prius Plug-in
Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV)
Electric vehicle with “Extended Range”All electric for 35-40 miles
Gas generated for 300+ miles8-10 kWh
Ex: Chevy VOLT
Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)
Battery electric vehicle - Powered by electricity only
Electric range for 80-300Zero emissions
16-85 kWhEx: 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 InfrastructureAC Charging
Home, Fleet and Public UseDC Fast Charging
Public and Large Fleet Use
Type Level-1 Level-2200-500V, up to 40 kW
(80 amp)200-500V, up to 100kW
(200 amp)Power 120V, 1.4 kW @ 12 amp120V, 1.9 kW @ 16 amp
240V, up to 19.2 kW (80 amp)
Charge Time(Miles of range per
hour of charge) 3 to 5 miles
3.3 kW – 10 to 14 miles6.6 kW – 20 to 25 miles9.6 kW – 40 to 45 miles
19.2 kW – up to 60 miles
40 kW – up to 120 miles
100 kW – up to 300 miles
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
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.
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 MythsMYTH: Plug-in electric vehicles can only support short trips, not daily
commutes.
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.
MYTH: Plug-in electric vehicles aren’t “clean.” Instead of burning gas, they
run off of dirty power plants.
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.
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.
MYTH: Electric vehicles are far more expensive than the average 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.
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