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

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

Public EV Chargers

TIP: Download an App on your smartphone to help locate charging stations when you travel.

13,500 miles/year X 1.8 drivers = 24,300 miles/year (US Average)

$0.107 average OEC residential rate

Annual energy cost difference of $1,849.00

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.

Your electric cooperative recognizes the need for convenient, publicly available electric vehicle charging stations. We’ve joined with other cooperatives in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois to develop Levels 2 and 3 charging stations within co-op service territories, building the CHARGE network. A map of existing CHARGE charging stations and more information can be found at CHARGE.coop.

Electric Power Research Institute

Consumer Guide to Electric Vehicles (epri.com)