5 Common Myths About EV Charging Stations
EV charging is the next frontier for many employers. Electric vehicles that use electricity instead of gas are all the rage. You might find that more employers are considering accommodating their employees with charging stations. However, there are some common myths about EV charging stations that deter some people. Let’s go into why these myths aren’t true.
EV Charging Takes a Long Time
This one has some bearing, but it isn’t nearly as true as you think. Residential and commercial electric vehicle chargers can take up to 48 hours to charge if depleted. However, most electric vehicles—especially the commercial ones that you’ll likely be using for your business—can run from 200-300 miles on a single charge. Given that the average person drives 29 miles daily, employees will probably only need to charge their vehicles once a week.
There Is Nowhere To Charge
Not only can your employees charge at home, but you’ll be able to bust this myth pretty quickly—you’re supplying the charging stations! Employees will love you for it since you’ll be one of the places within a 10-mile radius where they can charge their vehicles. Because of this, you might consider making your charging station one of the best in terms of accessibility or speed. This will allow your employees to charge more in less time.
Charging Costs Too Much
The cost of driving an electric vehicle is far less than a gas-powered one. Some people worry about the cost of charging up at public charging stations. You can make your charging station free or low price for your employees. This will help you in the long run.
Charging an EV Is Worse for the Environment Than Fossil Fuels
One of the top myths about EV charging stations is that it’s worse than fossil fuels. Pollution is indeed generated by power plants that produce electricity. However, you aren’t exactly a supervillain for using charging stations. EVs are responsible for lower levels of greenhouse gases overall, so the opposite is the case. You can feel great about having EV charging stations at your home.
The Electric Grid Can’t Handle It
This is false. While electric cars are certainly on the rise, it’s a gradual process. And with each installation of EV chargers, the grid is assessed to see if it will be able to take on that extra power. If not, a transformer upgrade will be completed so the grid will not go down. The truth is most people use gas vehicles. In addition, most grids are robust enough to accommodate various charging stations without a hassle. They draw power from the grid, but you don’t have to worry about causing a blackout because you’re helping your employees.
Overall, we understand that there are a ton of misconceptions about EV Charging stations, but we also understand that it’ll be a boon to your business. We hope you’ll consider it!