EV Info

 
 

Charging your electric vehicle

Most EVs come with a 120-volt charger that can be plugged into a standard household outlet.

Faster charging can be achieved at home by using a 240-volt outlet (similar to an electric dryer outlet) or dedicated charging station (EVSE).

Faster quick charge and DC fast charge stations are available in a growing number of convenient locations.

Charging speeds:

Level 1 - 120 Volt ~ 3-5 miles of range per hour
Level 2 - 240 Volt ~ 10-38 miles of range per hour
DC Fast Charging ~ 80% charge in 30 minutes or Tesla Superchargers or up to 200 miles of range in 15 minutes

Federal Tax Credit

Receive up to $7,500 as a federal tax credit for a new electric vehicle assembled in North America. Some

restrictions include:

  • MSRP cap of $80,000 for a truck, van or SUV and a cap of $55,000 for cars.

  • Income must not exceed $150,000 if single, $225,000 if the head of a household, or $300,000 if married.

Used EV purchases can receive up to a $4,000 federal tax credit for vehicles up to $25,000 and purchased through a dealer. Other restrictions apply.

See the Plug-In Electric Drive Credit details on the IRS site for most recent information.

See the Department of Energy list of vehicles with Final Assembly in North America - Because some models are built in multiple locations, there may be vehicles on the Department of Energy list that do not meet the final assembly requirement in all circumstances.

State Incentives

Many states offer a rebate on the purchase or lease of a new and/or used EV.

Electric Utility Incentives

Many utilities offer a low-cost electricity rate when charging your vehicle, or rebate for the purchase and/or installation of an EV charger. Check with your electric utility provider.

Finding a CHarger

Your on-board GPS system in your EV can direct you to a compatible charger, or you can find a public station through an app such as Plugshare.

Charging Networks with a presence in the United States

Blink

ChargePoint

Electrify America

EVConnect

EVCS

EVgo

Francis Energy

Greenlots

Shell Recharge Solutions

TESLA Supercharger

Volta

Electric costs - compared to gas

Many power companies offers lower electric rates from midnight to 5 am called “time of use rates” (TOU). These lower rates make EV energy costs significantly cheaper than cost of gas. Gasoline can often cost 2 – 3 times more than clean electric “fuel”.

Imagine the energy cost savings over the life of the vehicle.

Maintenance costs - EVs compared to gas?

EVs have additional cost savings compared to gas vehicles because an EV has far fewer moving parts. EVs never need oil changes, engine spark plug tune-ups, timing and serpentine belt replacements, oil and engine air filter replacements, oxygen sensor replacements, etc, etc, etc. Also, EVs wear brake pads less because an EV can use the electric motor to slow the car down for most of the breaking process. This type of breaking even adds electricity back into the battery as the car slows. This is called regenerative breaking and it captures much of the energy that would have been lost to friction and heat.