Planning for an Electric Vehicle?
All-Electric Vehicle (EVs)
EVs use a battery to store the electrical energy that powers the motor. EV batteries are charged by plugging the vehicle into an electric power source.
RANGE
110 - 400 mi
FUEL TYPE
Battery
MILES PER GALLON EQUIVALENT
68 - 141
Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle (PHEVs)
PHEVs are powered by conventional or alternative fuels and electrical energy stored in a battery. The vehicle can be plugged into an electric power source to charge the battery in addition to using regenerative braking and the internal combustion engine or other propulsion source.
RANGE
12 - 48 (electric) 200 - 640 mi total
FUEL TYPE
Gasoline + Battery
MILES PER GALLON EQUIVALENT
42 - 133
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PlugShare - EV Charging Stations
The Cooperative Charging Network
Based on surveys of electric vehicle (EV) owners, 80 percent of charging occurs at home. There are different levels of charging stations available. The information below may help you decide which is best for your needs. If you do not want to charge a vehicle, a conventional hybrid will use less gasoline than non-hybrid models.
Residential EV Chargers
LEVEL 1 CHARGER |
LEVEL 2 CHARGER |
VOLTAGE120V 1-Phase AC |
VOLTAGE208V or 240V 1-Phase AC |
AMPS12 - 16 Amps |
AMPS12 - 80 Amps (Typ. 32 Amps) |
CHARGING LOADS1.4 to 1.9 kW |
CHARGING LOADS3.6 to 19.2 kW (Typ. 7 kW) |
CHARGING TIME FOR VEHICLE3 - 5 Miles of Range Per Hour |
CHARGING TIME FOR VEHICLE10 - 55 Miles of Range Per Hour |
Public EV Chargers
TIP: Download an App on your smartphone to help locate charging stations when you travel.
VOLTAGE480V 3-Phase AC |
AMPS<400 Amps (Typ. 60 Amps) |
CHARGING LOADS<350 kW (Typ. 50 kW) |
CHARGING TIME FOR VEHICLE150 Miles of Range Per Hour |
13,500 miles/year X 1.8 drivers = 24,300 miles/year (US Average)
$0.107 average OEC residential rate
| INTERAL COMBUSTION ENGINE HOUSEHOLD | EV HOUSEHOLD |
|---|---|
| 25 mpg |
3 miles/kWh
|
|
970 gallons |
|
|
33.7 kWh/gallon |
|
|
33,000 kWh |
8,100 kWh |
|
$2.80/gallon |
$0.107/kWh |
|
$2,716 |
$867 |
Annual energy cost difference of $1,849.00
CCS
All EVs except Mitsubishi, Nissan, Tesla
J1772
Level 1 or 2 charging, only, for all EVs except Tesla
CHAdeMO
Only for Mitsubishi, Nissan models
TESLA
Tesla models only, Teslas can use CHARGE stations with an adapter
Talk to Todd O'Neil at Oakdale Electric Cooperative before purchasing an EV or PHEV to:
- Make sure the proper infrastructure is available to accommodate a home charger.
- Discuss available EV incentive program.
Members looking for more affordable EVs should check with local dealerships to see if they sell used EVs.
Other considerations:
- Used EVs can be just as fun, yet more affordable, than purchasing a new vehicle.
- The majority of EV charging happens at home. Install your home charger where you park the vehicle.
- Your parking space should be clear of objects that may obstruct a vehicle's ability to plug-in; the cord should not wrap around or drape over the vehicle.
- Level 2 charger installation can cost between $500 and $1,200.
CHARGE EV, LLC, was created in 2020 by 31 electric cooperatives in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Cooperative affiliates are now located in eight states. As electric cooperatives partner with other companies within the EV industry, CHARGE™ will expand its national charging network to showcase hidden gems throughout rural America. Learn more at charge.coop.