Power and Speed
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Cost and Time
Cost and charge time are different depending on how an EV is used. Take a look at the two scenarios below. A vehicle with a 60kWh pack and 400km range is assumed.
EVERYDAY
Charging at Home
AC “Slow” Charge
Timing
In almost every day-to-day use of an EV, charging happens at home, overnight. It takes no time at all for the user. Each day, your EV is fully charged when you go on your way.
Cost
Even at rates in the costliest part of Canada a full battery charge costs the user just $10.20 at $0.17/kwh. The equivalent gas cost is $55! $45 Saved Each Battery Charge (400km of driving).
In almost every day-to-day use of an EV, charging happens at home, overnight. It takes no time at all for the user. Each day, your EV is fully charged when you go on your way.
Cost
Even at rates in the costliest part of Canada a full battery charge costs the user just $10.20 at $0.17/kwh. The equivalent gas cost is $55! $45 Saved Each Battery Charge (400km of driving).
TRAVEL
When traveling longer distances
DC “Fast” Charge
Timing
When traveling long distances, EV owners rely on DC “Fast” charging. This can put energy back in your pack at rates 38 times as fast as home charging. Many modern cars can add 80% capacity in just an hour of charging, allowing a further 320 km of range.
Cost
Fast charging is more costly than charging at home, however that 320km of range at the fast charger will only cost $15 at a rate of $0.57/kWh. The gas equivalent is $18! EVEN AT THE HIGHER RATE, YOU STILL SAVE $3.
When traveling long distances, EV owners rely on DC “Fast” charging. This can put energy back in your pack at rates 38 times as fast as home charging. Many modern cars can add 80% capacity in just an hour of charging, allowing a further 320 km of range.
Cost
Fast charging is more costly than charging at home, however that 320km of range at the fast charger will only cost $15 at a rate of $0.57/kWh. The gas equivalent is $18! EVEN AT THE HIGHER RATE, YOU STILL SAVE $3.