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EV CHARGING LEVELS AND FINDING A CHARGING STATION - QUICK START

 Important Note About Charging: Charging your battery to 80% for daily use helps promote battery health and optimal regenerative braking performance. For longer trips, you can adjust your charge above 80% for extended range. Consumers should see their Owner’s Manual for more information. There Are Three Types of Electric Vehicle Charging: Level 1: The slowest level of charging that can be done at any standard 3- prong (120V) outlet. It’s best used as a last resort option in an emergency situation or to “top off” after short trips. Adds up to 3.5 miles of range per hour of charging (for model year 2024 AWD and RWD models).   Level 2: Faster than Level 1. Requires a 4-prong (240V) wall outlet or 240V hardwired charging unit installed by a professional electrician. Level 2 charging is the most frequently used type of charging for EV drivers. Depending on your home charging equipment and vehicle equipment, Level 2 charging can add up to: 21 miles of range per hour (mph) (7.7 kW charging

Types of Plug-In Vehicles

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  Types of Plug-In Vehicles Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) A Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle is similar to conventional hybrids, but has a larger battery that can be plugged into an electric outlet. PHEVs are usually designed with an electric-only range of 10 to 40 miles, blended with a gasoline engine to achieve higher speeds and loads. After the electric-only range is exceeded, the vehicle continues to operate as a hybrid vehicle using a gasoline engine or generator.   All-Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) A typical All-Battery Electric Vehicle is powered entirely by electricity from the utility grid. BEVs currently have a range of 80 to 120 miles or more.

How Much do Commercial EV Charging Stations Cost?

 How Much do Commercial EV Charging Stations Cost? In 2022, the average (Level 2) EV charging station installation costs approximately $6,000 per port.  However, several factors can impact the final cost for facility owners.  These factors include equipment, installation, software, and other issues including the impact of incentives and rebates. Equipment As with any equipment you might buy, there are choices in the brand and model of EV charging station equipment available to purchase today.   Software Many of the latest commercial EV charging stations come with IoT and remote monitoring and control features, all controlled by software that can be purchased with your new EV charging station.  If your new station includes this functionality, there will be associated costs for this software.  Installation Not all installations are the same.  Some EV charging station installation jobs involve short connections to existing electrical equipment with plenty of existing capacity.  Other inst

How do I get power to my station location?

 How do I get power to my station location? Every location comes with its own set of unique challenges.  Often, running power to new or expanded commercial EV charging stations simply involves branching off existing electrical infrastructure that is already appropriately sized to service the new charging station. In other cases, additional electrical infrastructure such as higher capacity transformers and switchgear are required. In almost all cases, additional infrastructure work is required, including: Installation of conduits and connectors Trenching Parking lot remediation after installation, including re-striping Signage and parking lot wayfinding elements Power Your Business with  EV Charging Adding an EV (Electric Vehicle) Charging Station to your business can be beneficial to your company's growth, and can even bring incentives and more customers. Put Your Parking Lot to Work with EV Charging Bringing EV (Electric Vehicle) Charging stations to your parking lot, can attract

Where Can EV Charging Stations be Installed?

 Where Can EV Charging Stations be Installed? City Streets, Parking, & Local Government Property Local municipalities are eager to attract visitors to their business and tourist districts, and the installation of commercial EV charging stations is one way to let people know they are welcome.  City parking facilities and local government offices and civic buildings like public libraries are also popular locations for EV charging stations. Shopping Centers & Retail Space Retail businesses depend on foot traffic, and shoppers value convenience.  What better way to cater to the highly sought-after retail customer base than to install EV charging stations for their electric vehicles? An added benefit for retailers involves the fact that shoppers will be incentivized to linger a bit longer than normal when they know their cars are being charged outside. Office Buildings and Commercial Property For property owners and business owners, providing EV charging stations for employees is be

Types of Commercial EV Chargers

 Types of Commercial EV Chargers There are currently three types of commercial EV charging stations, with differences you should understand.  Here’s what you need to know about the three types of commercial EV charging stations for your electric vehicle. Level 1 Charging Stations (12 hour charge/6-8 miles of range per hour) When you plug your EV into the wall socket behind your garage workbench, you have just created a Level 1 charging station. Level 1 stations are called for where only a 120V AC outlet is available, and less than 5% of all public charging stations are of this type.    Level 1 stations are the slowest charging stations.  A 12-hour charge using 120V power only delivers about 96 miles of driving range for a normal mid-size electric vehicle.  Still, most EVs are delivered with a Level 1 cord set that features a NEMA standard three-prong home plug connector on one end and an SAE J1772 connector on the other that plugs into the car.  Level 2 Charging Stations (2-6 hour char