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.
Looking for information about a specific electric vehicle?
PPCS has a program available for you to charge your EV on our time of use rate.
Most manufacturers will have some sort of electric vehicle option by 2023.
An estimated 20 million electric vehicles (EV) will be on the road in the US by 2030.
The average driving distance per day in the US is 37 miles.
Battery warranty is generally 8 years or 100,000 miles from manufacturers. Some Tesla drivers have driven over 300,000 miles and still have 80 to 90 percent battery capacity.
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.
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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 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?
Yes! PPCS has two 40AMP Clipper Creak chargers available for public use located in our front parking lot (level 2 charging).
PPCS also sells and installs Smart EV Chargers. Contact our Energy Innovation Team at 800-924-2133 or by email with questions.
Electric cooperatives are building an electric vehicle charging network across the nation. Click the CHARGE logo to learn more.
Other sources for finding charging stations near you are www.plugshare.com and Electrify America.
On average, 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.
Level 1 charger: $300 to $600
Level 2 charger: $500 to $1,500
Level 3 charger: $20,000 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. PPCS has a master electrician on staff who is available to install chargers at the standard hourly service rate. Contact our Energy Innovation Team at 800-924-2133 or by email.
Make sure to do your homework before purchasing.
We believe that hooking up your vehicle to charge overnight is the most cost-effective way for you to charge your vehicle.
Our Electric Vehicle charging is at a Time of Use rate. On-Peak is Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Off-Peak is Monday through Friday from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. and all day on Saturday and Sunday. The Time of Use rates are:
On-Peak = $0.125/kWh
Off-Peak = $0.105/kWh/year X 1.8 drivers = 24,300 miles/year