Charging in Public
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- Station Maps of Kentucky Charging Stations
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- KCFC Hosted Webmap of Electric Vehicles
- Find a Charging Station with the Alternative Fuels Data Center
- Apps:
Chargepoint
Plugshare
EV Chargehub
Planning a Trip
- 10 EV Charging Tips for Road Trips (EVObsession)
- EV Trip Planner: Website allows Telsa and Nissan Leaf drivers to plan a route through supercharger stations.
- EV Journey: Website allows you to enter starting and ending address and a suggested route will be displayed with EV charging stations marked.
- Etiquette tips for EV owners (Source: Stanford’s Peninsula Press)
Electric Vehicle Chargers for Your Home
- Available Charging Models: There are two levels of at-home charging equipment that drivers of all-electric vehicles or plug-in hybrid can use. The equipment is often installed in a garage but can also be installed to charge a vehicle even in the rain. If there are several families in a multi-family unit, a unit similar to a public charging station should be considered. The two levels of charging equipment are:
- AC Level 1: This level of charging meets the needs of many EV and PHEV users and requires no additional cost or installation as long as there is an available outlet on a dedicated branch circuit near the parking area. This charging level gives 2 to 5 miles of range per 1 hour of charging through a 120 volt AC standard NEMA plug. Eight hours of charging at this level can replenish about 40 miles of electric range.
- AC Level 2: This level of charging may be necessary for drivers with longer commutes or less regular schedules. An installation contractor can consult with a family to determine if the necessary 240 volt service available. One hour of charging can provide 10 to 20 miles of electric range (Source: AFDC).
Electricity Costs for Charging
- Alternative Fuels Data Center: Vehicle Cost Calculator
- This calculator allows you to select a vehicle by year, make and model, then after entering driving and travel habits and zip codes, gives a breakdown of annual fuel and electricity costs.
Workplace Charging
- By offering charging stations at places of
employment, employees can be incentivized to drive electric vehicles to and from work. - This aids the company in their sustainability messaging.
- Signifies corporate leadership in the willingness to adopt advanced technologies.
- Workplace Charging Challenge Fact Sheet
Types of Chargers, Time for Charging, How Long Prominent Vehicle Types Can go on one Charge
- Level 1: Approximately 4 miles per 1 hour
- Level 2 – Electric Vehicle Service Equipment (EVSE) — Types of Charging Apps (EVObsession)
- Level 3: DC Fast Chargers
- CHAdeMO
- SAE Combo
- Level 4: Tesla Supercharger
- Supercharger
Level 3 & 4 Charging Compatibility and Time to 80% Charge — Comparison of 27 models (EVObsession)