Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How far can I drive an EV?
A: EVs have typical driving ranges from 150 to 300 miles, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Q: What does it cost to install a charger at my home?
A: The price varies and depends on multiple factors. The cost is estimated at 3,000 for Level 1 chargers, $600 to $12,700 for Level 2, and $4,000 to $51,000 for DC fast charging, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Q: What is the process for installing a charger in my garage?
A: The U.S. Department of Energy provides information about charger installations here.
Q: How do EVs compare to gas-powered vehicles in terms of environmental impact?
A: Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and all-electric vehicles (EVs) typically produce lower tailpipe emissions than conventional vehicles do. When measuring well-to-wheel emissions, the electricity source is important: for PHEVs and EVs, part or all of the power provided by the battery comes from off-board sources of electricity. There are emissions associated with the majority of electricity production in the United States. (U.S. Dept. of Energy)
Q: What maintenance is required for an EV?
A: According to AAA, electric vehicles do not require as much maintenance as gas-powered vehicles since they don’t need oil changes or air-filter replacements. If maintained according to the automakers’ recommendations, electric vehicles cost $330 less than a gas-powered car, a total of $949/annually.
Q: How do I go about electrifying my fleet?
A: The Edison Electric Institute provides some tips in a 2019 report here. The U.S. Department of Energy provides some resources here.
Q: How long do EV batteries last?
A: Vehicle manufacturers’ battery warranties typically cover 8 years or 100,000 miles, and the expected battery lifetime is 12 to 15 years under normal operating conditions and in moderate climates, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Q: How do I get a charger installed?
A: J.D. Power offers some tips and advice in a Feb. 2022 article.
Q: What’s a fast charger?
A: Fast charging equipment (typically 208/480v AC three-phase input) enables rapid charging along heavy traffic corridors at installed stations, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
A: EVs have typical driving ranges from 150 to 300 miles, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Q: What does it cost to install a charger at my home?
A: The price varies and depends on multiple factors. The cost is estimated at 3,000 for Level 1 chargers, $600 to $12,700 for Level 2, and $4,000 to $51,000 for DC fast charging, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Q: What is the process for installing a charger in my garage?
A: The U.S. Department of Energy provides information about charger installations here.
Q: How do EVs compare to gas-powered vehicles in terms of environmental impact?
A: Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and all-electric vehicles (EVs) typically produce lower tailpipe emissions than conventional vehicles do. When measuring well-to-wheel emissions, the electricity source is important: for PHEVs and EVs, part or all of the power provided by the battery comes from off-board sources of electricity. There are emissions associated with the majority of electricity production in the United States. (U.S. Dept. of Energy)
Q: What maintenance is required for an EV?
A: According to AAA, electric vehicles do not require as much maintenance as gas-powered vehicles since they don’t need oil changes or air-filter replacements. If maintained according to the automakers’ recommendations, electric vehicles cost $330 less than a gas-powered car, a total of $949/annually.
Q: How do I go about electrifying my fleet?
A: The Edison Electric Institute provides some tips in a 2019 report here. The U.S. Department of Energy provides some resources here.
Q: How long do EV batteries last?
A: Vehicle manufacturers’ battery warranties typically cover 8 years or 100,000 miles, and the expected battery lifetime is 12 to 15 years under normal operating conditions and in moderate climates, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Q: How do I get a charger installed?
A: J.D. Power offers some tips and advice in a Feb. 2022 article.
Q: What’s a fast charger?
A: Fast charging equipment (typically 208/480v AC three-phase input) enables rapid charging along heavy traffic corridors at installed stations, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.