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)
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+ miles
8-10 kWh
Ex: Chevy VOLT
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
AC Charging DC Fast Charging
Home, Fleet and Public Use Public and Large Fleet Use

Type Level-1 Level-2

200-500V, up to 40 kW 200-500V, up to 100kW
(80 amp) (200 amp)
Power 120V, 1.4 kW @ 12 amp 240V, up to 19.2 kW
120V, 1.9 kW @ 16 amp (80 amp)

Charge Time 3.3 kW – 10 to 14 miles

6.6 kW – 20 to 25 miles
(Miles of range per 40 kW – up to 120 100 kW – up to 300
3 to 5 miles 9.6 kW – 40 to 45 miles
hour of charge) miles miles
19.2 kW – up to 60
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 MYTH: Plug-in electric vehicles aren’t
only support short trips, not daily “clean.” Instead of burning gas, they
commutes. run off of dirty power plants.
FACT: The average is 40 miles or less,
FACT: Even when emissions from
and most full battery electric vehicles
power plants are taken into
are targeting close to 100-mile range
consideration, electric vehicles
on a full charge, and with plug-in
contribute significantly less green
hybrid electric vehicles, you can go
house gases than traditional cars.
even further up to 300 miles or more.

MYTH: Electric vehicles will make your MYTH: Electric vehicles are far more
energy bill go way up. expensive than the average car.

FACT: Federal tax incentives are

FACT: Slightly higher electric bills are
available, up to $7,500 as well as
offset by savings at the gas pump.
possible state and local incentives.
This would be like filling up for a few
Compared to gas-powered cars, you
cents per mile, compared to the
will save on fuel, maintenance and
average 14 cents for a traditional car.
repair costs.
Questions?