The time depends on the size of the charger and the duration. The general guideline for each kW of charger rating is to multiply that by 3 to 3.5 miles for each hour you are charging. So, for example, if you are charging with a 10kW charger for 1 hour, you can expect to drive 30 to 35 miles for each hour charged.

Talk to your local 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 programs

Members looking for more affordable EV's should check with local dealerships to see if they sell used EV's.

Other considerations:

• Used EV's 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

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.

For a map of charging stations throughout the United States, visit

https://charge.coop/charging-map

http://plugshare.com

Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative offers a free Level 2 electric vehicle charger to members who purchase an EV. The charger works with all EVs, including Tesla vehicles, using Tesla's charging adapter.  We encourage charging at night when demand for electricity is low.  Some conditions do apply.  Please visit with Ryan Wagner, Manager of Member Services, for more information.