Electric Vehicles are a better long-term solution
Zero emissions: Electric vehicles have a real environmental impact. Reduced carbon footprint, reduced running costs, and tax incentives make them an attractive option for personal purposes, city fleets, university parking & mail departments, campus maintenance, indoor construction sites, and the last-mile delivery industry. An MIT interactive online tool estimates that, on average, a light duty electric vehicle will produce 189 grams of carbon dioxide for every mile driven over its lifetime. By contrast, a new, similar, gasoline-fueled vehicle is estimated to produce 385 grams per mile.
Save on escalating fuel costs: According to the US Department of Energy, charging an electric car costs about half as much as fueling a gasoline-powered car. Sometimes charging may be offered as a free benefit (included in public parking costs). Home charging may take advantage of overnight reduced utility rates. See how much you can save in our Fuel Savings Calculator.
Reduced maintenance: To keep an electric car running costs less when compared to conventional automobiles, as stated by Forbes. When compared to combustion units, some vehicles run on the latest Lithium-ion batteries that balance themselves for a longer lifecycle.
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Estimates based on average 20 miles per gallon (8.5L per 100 KM) considering typical slower driving speeds and idle time 6 miles (9.6kms) per kw used. This may vary depending on heavy payload and accessory draw.
Lithium-ion battery benefits highlights
- Up to 70% lighter
- Use near 100% onboard energy
- Much higher energy density
- Up to or more than 2000 lifecycles – 6-10 years of service
- Retains more of its energy capacity over time
- Next to no Maintenance – onboard BMS balances cells
- Operationally, begins to degrade above 45 C (113F) or below -20 C (-4F)
- Up to or more than 2000 lifecycles – 6-10 years of service
Debunking the price myth for electric vehicles
Upfront costs: In comparison, electric vehicles may cost 10-25% more than combustion vehicles. However, commercial and technical solutions continue to arrive and it is expected that in the near future this difference will vanish. According to a PwC study, EVs will reach their TCO (Total cost of ownership) parity for the first three years of ownership by 2025.
Note: Fuel and electricity prices. The high-capacity and material cost of Lithium-ion batteries are often why the initial price tag is higher for EVs. However, higher upfront costs are covered by fuel savings within 2-3 years. A Lithium-ion battery has an approximate lifecycle of 6-10 years, so there is plenty of time over the vehicles life cycle to offset the higher upfront cost.
Maintenance: In the long run, maintenance and downtime associated with combustion vehicles will contribute to the electric vehicle popularity and overcome the apparent initial price benefits from gas vehicles. An EV has a fraction of the wearable components used in an ICU gas engine.
Charging and Range Info sheet for Electric Vehicles
- Most electric vehicles use a standard J1772 charging port for level 1 or level 2 charging. Higher voltage rapid charging may use proprietary charging ports offered by large OEM's.
- Most standard charging stations offer Level 1 (120-volt connection) and Level 2 (240-volt power source) charging.
- The larger the battery pack (15kwh and larger), the greater the benefit for using level 2 charging for improved battery health via high and low cell balancing.
- Driver habits, heavy payloads, accessory draw such as heat and AC, will affect daily range and influence charging frequency.
Westward Industries Vehicles reference guide for plugged-in time
(Hours for 80% charge)
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