EV Charging Guide: Navigating the Future

Topics

• Types of EV chargers
• Incentives
• Common Terms

Types of EV chargers

This following table provides an in-depth look into the three primary types of EV chargers: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3-DC Fast Charging. Each level is uniquely suited to different settings and needs, ranging from home charging to public and high-traffic areas.

Type	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3-DC Fast Charging
Commonly Found In	Home	Home, Public & Workplace	Public & High Traffic Corridors
Plug Type	NEMA 5-15	J1772, Tesla	CCS, Tesla
Range of Miles per Hour Charged	5	15-50	180-240
Percentage of Availability in Public	<1%	79%	20%
Speed of Charge	Slow	Medium	Fast
Public Availability	N/A	High	Limited
Cost to Install	$	$$$	$$$$$
Utility Load Demands	Low	Medium	High
Primary Advantage(s)	Convenience & minimal to no cost or installation requirements	5x charging speed to Level 1	Highest speed of charge
Primary Disadvantage(s)	Speed of Charge	Cost and installation requirements of specialty equipment	Highest cost and installation requirements of specialty equipment and utility demands

Incentives

The following chart categorizes available (EV) chargers incentives in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Most federal funding is being run through state programs, so the best direct path to benefitting from available incentives is through the state itself or the utility companies.

Common Terms

Navigating the world of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations can be complex. To assist businesses in planning their installations, it’s crucial to understand the common terms used in this field. Here’s a breakdown:

• EV (Electric Vehicle): A vehicle powered entirely or partially by electricity.
• Station: A location equipped with one or more EV charging options.
• Port: The number of EVs that can be charged simultaneously at a single location.
• Connector/Plug: The device plugged into an EV to charge it. Common types in North America include CCS, J plugs (J1772), and Tesla proprietary connectors.
• Network: Companies offering charging stations regionally, nationally & globally.
• Efficiency: The rate at which an EV can reach a full charge.
• Range: The distance an EV can travel on a full charge, affected by various factors such as vehicle type, driving conditions, and load.
• MPGe (Miles Per Gallon of Gasoline-Equivalent): An EPA measurement comparing an EV’s distance capability to the energy in one gallon of gasoline.
• kWh (Kilowatt-hour): A unit of energy describing both an EV’s battery capacity and the energy needed for charging.