Electric Vehicles
The popularity of electric vehicles has been steadily growing. This popularity and availability have been growing because of the benefits that electric vehicles can have. One major benefit of electric vehicles is the reduction of carbon emissions which helps to keep the air clean and our lungs healthy! Another benefit of having an electric vehicle is that they are cheaper in the long run because electricity is cheaper than gas products! Electric vehicles are also just one way that we can help keep our environment clean.
The fleet of electric vehicles has been steadily growing over the past few years and with that the growth of the different types of electric vehicles. Now not only are there more opportunities to buy an EV sedan but there are now opportunities to buy SUVs, trucks, buses and more. Although there are more new models and styles of EVs there is still the concern on if they can make it through the harsh weather that comes with living in the Midwest. The answer to that question is yes. Like any other car that is not electric during the intense weather of the year more gas is used, but in an EVs case more battery power is used to either heat or cool the car. Making electric vehicles no different than any other gas-powered vehicle. Another thing to know is that EVs can handle long distance traveling. Some EVs can even map out when is a good time to recharge so you aren’t stranded out on the road. Lastly, EV batteries last longer than you think most people believe that an EV battery needs replacing every five years but that is not the truth. Most EV batteries are made to last the cars expected life time and most EV batteries even have a ten-year warranty attached to them.
There are hundreds of different electric vehicles out there but which ones are going to be good for you? The EV Advisor web site helps you make those decisions by having you answer a questionnaire to slim down the options to some more suited to you! Other sites to checkout are:
Electric Vehicles-xcelenergy.com
Get New Car Prices & Used Car Values | Find Real-world Car Costs-jdpower.com
Drive Electric Minnesota – Drive Forward-driveelectricmn.org
Federal electric vehicle tax credits-IRS.gov
Calculate Your Fuel Cost Savings from Switching to an Electric Vehicle – Great Plains Institute-betterenergy.org
Locations:
* 206 Main St. S, Hutchinson, MN Type: ChargePoint62.5-200kW
* 900 Harrington St. S ChargePoint 62.5-200kW
Or visit plugshare.com or chargehub.com for more charging stations outside of the City of Hutchinson.
The answer is YES! Hutchinson Utilities has an electric vehicle at home charging option.
For more information visit Bright Energy Solutions | Hutchinson Utilities Commission rebate webpage or call at (320) 587-4746
Helpful Links:
- Drive Electric Minnesota – Drive Forward-driveelectricmn.org
- Electric Vehicles-chooseev.com – Bright Energy Solutions
- Electric Vehicles-cleanenergyresourceteams.org
- Alternative Fuels Data Center | Electricity-energy.gov – U.S. Department of Energy