EV CHARGING
How do I charge an EV?
Types of Chargers.
There are currently three primary charging levels, Level 1, 2, and 3
o Where do I charge my EV?
■ Level 1 charging is available at home without installation or additional cost. The owner needs a standard (120v) outlet to plug near where they park the vehicle.
■ Level 2 is traditionally installed at home and are often found in residential communities, municipal buildings, or retail centers. In-home installations may be eligible for utility, state, or federal incentives.
o As part of the Inflation Reduction Act, taxpayers are eligible for a credit of 30% of the hardware and installation costs for EV chargers installed in their homes for up to $1,000.
■ Level 3 chargers are found along highways, rest areas, interstates, major retail establishments, and convenience stores.
o How much does it cost to charge my AEV compared to refilling my ICE car?
o How do I find a charger?
■ Many smartphone applications and webpages are available to assist drivers with finding compatible EV chargers. These include EVgo, Electrify America, ChargePoint, Plugshare, ChargeHub, Chargeway, and Tesla.
■ Publicly available EV chargers are often included on road signs:
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What happens to the batteries in an EV at the end of the vehicle’s life?
Most AEVs and PHEVs use lithium-ion batteries. Theoretically, the components within a battery are almost entirely recyclable, and ongoing research is aimed at reducing battery waste. However, outside of recycling, many batteries at the end of a vehicle's life can still be used in other applications, such as stationary energy storage systems.