Title: How is Increasing Electric Car Demand Impacting Utilities? | EnergySage
Headings: Demand for electric cars and utility response
Demand for electric cars and utility response
Growing demand for EVs
Obstacles to electric car adoption
Upfront cost
Time to charge
Driving range
Utility investments in an EV future
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Southern California Edison: Charge Ready pilot program
American Electric Power Ohio: $10 million in rebates and incentives
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Content: The amount of time it will take to recharge your EV depends not only on the vehicle and its battery but the type of charging station as well. Faster EV chargers, such as DC Fast Chargers or Tesla’s Superchargers, can energize a vehicle in 20 to 30 minutes. However, if you’re using a Level 2 charging station, it can take four to ten hours to fully charge your EV’s battery. Charging time isn’t a concern for many people who own electric cars, as you can simply charge an electric car at home on overnight. Driving range
As you’re taking a long road trip, you can drive a traditional car with confidence that you’ll be passing gas stations on your journey where you can refuel. Because of the lack of EV infrastructure in many areas, electric car owners are limited in the distance they can travel. If you live in an area with only a few charging stations, you’re going to be limited in the distance you can drive with an electric car. The longest driving range of an EV is just over 300 miles, while some drive less than 100 miles before needing another charge. These limitations make electric cars less of an option if you live in a rural area or if you regularly take extended road trips. As the demand and popularity of EVs grow, charging stations will become a more mainstream offering from local businesses, towns, and other organizations.