Electric vehicles

Electric vehicles (EVs) offer flexible fueling options. You can charge them at home, at work (if available), or at fast charging stations across the state. The speed at which your EV charges depends on the vehicle’s electronics, driving efficiency, and the power of the charger. You can charge your EV while you sleep or work, so you don’t have to wait like at a gas station. There are three levels of charging stations available:

• Level 1 chargers use a standard 110v wall outlet (12 amp), often included with your EV purchase. This is the slowest form of charging. It can meet your needs if you mainly travel short distances to work or for errands and have regular access to a charger.  Level 1 recharges your EV at around 5 miles in an hour; overnight this recovers 50 miles or more of travel. 
   
• Level 2 chargers use 220v and up to 80 amps and are much faster than Level 1. These are the typical stations located throughout the city and across the U.S. You can also have a Level 2 charger installed in your home for fast, convenient charges. Charging at Level 2 will replenish from 12 to 80 miles per hour, depending on equipment. 
  *NOTE: Level 2 chargers sometimes require an upgrade to an older home’s electrical wiring.  
   
• Level 3 chargers use direct current electricity and high power (50 to 360kW) to provide the quickest charging. These types of charging station are not available to be installed in homes but can be found along highways to quickly top up when on road trips. Each minute plugged into these stations can provide between 2.5 and 11 miles of range, depending on EV model, in 20 minutes that’s 50 to 200 miles of range. 

*IMPORTANT: Please consult with a licensed professional electrician familiar with home charging EV options before deciding on a home charging solution.

• Charging at home during off-peak hours is cheaper than vising the gas pump.
• No oil changes, fewer moving parts = less maintenance
• Many car companies offer 100,000-mile warranties.

• Impressive acceleration
• Improved handling
• Fun fact! The record for the Pikes Peak Hill Climb is held by an all-electric vehicle.

• Electric vehicles have no direct tailpipe emissions.
• According to the Environmental Protection Agency, EVs have a smaller impact on the environment compared to cars and trucks that run on gasoline.