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Electric Vehicles

Looking to purchase an electric vehicle or do you already own one?  PPCS has the information and programs to help you get the most out of your EV investment.  Review the information below and contact us for more information.  We want to make sure that owning and charging your electric vehicle is as easy as possible. 

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Looking for information about a specific electric vehicle?  EVInfoList let's you research electric vehicles from the comfort of your home.

PPCS has a program available for you to charge your EV on our storage rate.  Click on the EV image at right to learn more.

Most manufacturers will have some sort of electric vehicle option by 2023

An estimate of 20 million electric vehicles (EV) will be on the road in the US by 2030

Average driving distance per day in the US is 37 miles

Battery warranty is 8 years or 100,000 miles from all manufacturers.  Some Tesla drivers have driven over 300,000 miles and still have 80 to 90 percent battery capacity.

PPCS EV at home
What are the different charging levels?

Charging Levels (Cars get roughly 3 miles per 1 kwh)

  • Level 1: Provides charging through a 120 V AC plug and does not require installation of additional charging equipment.  Can deliver 2 to 5 miles of range per hour of charging. Most often used in homes, but sometimes used at workplaces.
  • Level 2: Provides charging through a 240 V (for residential) or 208 V (for commercial) plug and requires installation of additional charging equipment.  Can deliver 10 to 20 miles of range per hour of charging. Used in homes, workplaces, and for public charging.
  • DC Fast Charge: Provides charging through 480 V AC input and requires highly specialized, high-powered equipment as well as special equipment in the vehicle itself.  (Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles typically do not have fast charging capabilities.) Can deliver 60 to 80 miles of range in 20 minutes of charging. Used most often in public charging stations, especially along heavy traffic corridors.

Charging Level

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3 - Fast Charging DC

Level 3 - Ultra Fast DC Charging

Voltage

120

208 - 240

480

480

Amps

12-16

12 - 80

Up to 125

Up to 600

Charging Demand (kW)

1.4-1.9

2.5 - 19.2

Up to 90

Up to 500

Charging speed (miles/hr)

4

25

159

20 – 30 Minutes?

What questions should I ask before installing a charger at home?

What is the right location for me to install the charger?

Who is going to install the charger?

Will I have proximity to power?

Will I need a GFI breaker installed if the charger is not hardwired?

What electric rate will I pay when charging?

How will the metering be done?

Have I contacted my electric utility to make sure my service is the correct size?

Does PPCS have a charging station?

Yes!  PPCS has two 40AMP Clipper Creak EVSEs located in our front parking lot (level 2 charging).  

Where can I find other public charging stations?

Find other charging stations near you at www.plugshare.com

Nationwide public charging infrastructure: Electrify America

When will car charging be done?

85% of charging will be at home, 10% at work, and 5% will be public.  This means that most days, you will not have to wake up and get "fuel" before you go to work.

How much does a charging station cost to install?

Level 1 charger: $300 to $600

Level 2 charger: $500 to $1,000

Level 3 charger: $10,000 minimum

 

The above costs are for the stations only.  Additional labor and parts for an electrician will vary.  You may also need to upgrade your electric service panel which can add additional costs.  

Make sure to do your homework before purchasing.

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We believe that hooking up your vehicle to charge overnight is the most cost effective way for you to charge your vehicle.

While we do not have a specific rate for Electric Vehicle Charging at this time, we want to make sure that your vehicle is set up on our storage off-peak rate.  In 2020, we will be introducing a specific EV charging rate.

How much will it cost me to charge my vehicle per year compared to fuel costs?

13,500 miles/year X 1.8 drivers = 24,300 miles per year   (US Average)

$0.07 average PPCS off peak storage rate

Internal Combustion Engine Household

EV Household

25 mpg

3 miles/kWh

970 gallons

 

33.7 kWh/gallon

 

33,000 kWh

8,100 kWh

$2.50/ gallon

$0.07/kWh 

$2,425

$570

Annual energy cost difference of $1,855.

 

0 miles/year X 1.8 drivers = 24,300 miles/year

Federal Tax Incentives

PPCS Rebates

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Available EV models 

Nationwide public charging infrastructure: Electrify America

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