EV Charging Stations

There are three ways to charge your EV: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 charging. Using an electric car charging station means a new way to fuel. The convenience of electric car chargers can reduce or even eliminate your trips to the gas station. Per mile, filling up a plug-in electric vehicle costs four to five times less than filling up at the gas station.

Key facts

"The U.S. has now over 10,000 public charging stations" (Department of Energy)

"The U.S. market for supply and installation of residential charging points alone is expected to reach almost $1 billion by 2020" (Electric Vehicles: Reducing Foreign Oil Dependence)

>> For more information and to access the original reports, please register as an associate for free.

 

>> General Motors has provided EDTA with the following documents on Combined Charging: Description | Technical overview | Key features and major benefits | Key challenges of e-mobility

 

Recent news

• Advanced Energy releases detailed residential charging station handbook to help multi-family dwelling residents and property owners
  Raleigh, N.C. — October 16, 2012 — Advanced Energy, a nonprofit committed to helping communities understand, plan-for and implement electric transportation initiatives, today released Version 1.0 of the Residential Charging Station Installation Handbook for Single- and Multi-Family...
• AeroVironment Electric Vehicle Dealer Program Makes it Easy to Bundle with Car Purchase
  New AeroVironment Electric Vehicle Dealer Program Makes it Easy to Bundle Home Charger, Installation, and Warranty with Car Purchase Now consumers can seamlessly finance home charger and installation with electric vehicle (EV) purchases in a single transaction Finance and Insurance...
• AeroVironment introduces new easy-to-install and moveable home electric vehicle charging station
  Latest in EVSE-RS home charging line plugs into a dedicated 240 Volt outlet for easy installation; Secure installation allows for use at a vacation home, second home or seamless relocation to a new home; Now available for immediate delivery at Amazon.com
• AeroVironment Wins Port of Seattle Contract for Electric Ground Support Equipment Fast Charge Systems at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
  AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced the Port of Seattle has awarded the company a contract valued up to $8.8 million through 2014 to supply its PosiCharge™ electric Ground Support Equipment (eGSE) fast charge systems to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
• Agreement with Nissan on a “Quick Charger” joint initiative in the UK
  DBT is proud to announce, within the framework of a partnership agreement signed with Nissan Europe and Gateshead College, its participation to the launch of a new business incubator (Zero Emission Center of Excellence, ZECE) based in the NorthEast of England.
• Alfen to showcase ChargePoint-enabled charging stations for electric vehicles at the Ecomobiel Show in Rotterdam
  Now available for European market, ChargePoint offers support for OCPP - Open Charge Point Protocol
• Austin Energy surpasses 10,000th plug-in charge at public stations
  Austin, TX - January 30, 2013 - Drivers of plug-in electric vehicles this month surpassed their 10,000th charging session using Austin Energy’s Plug-In EVerywhere network of charging stations. The 45,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity delivered through the charging sessions for all drivers...
• Baka mobile teams with Eaton to power its EV fleet
  Event marks installation of one of North America’s largest commercial solar powered EV charging stations
• Blink surpasses 1 million charge events
  ECOtality is the first in the industry to reach this milestone of 1 million charge events with its Blink network
• Californians to benefit from the Nation’s Most Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Network to be built by NRG and eVgo
  Californians to benefit from the Nation’s Most Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Network to be built by NRG and eVgo. FERC approval clears path for NRG Energy to turn ”range anxiety” into “range confidence” for electric vehicle drivers.
• Celebrating 2nd Annual Plug-In Day 2012: ChargePoint Offering Electric Vehicle Drivers Free ChargePoint Cards
  Campbell, Calif., Sept. 18, 2012 – In honor of National Plug In Day 2012 , ChargePoint today announced it is offering free ChargePoint cards to electric vehicle drivers from Tuesday, September 18 through National Plug In Day Sunday, September 23, 2012.  ChargePoint is the largest...
• Changes to LEED Certification Standards Delayed
  The US Green Building Council (USGBC) last week announced that they would delay finalizing the 2012 LEED standards to fully address stakeholder input. 2009 Standard with EV Charging Infrastructure Credits to Remain Until 2013.
• ChargePoint 4.0, the evolution of the world’s most advanced electric vehicle charging network, goes live
  ChargePoint new features: ChargePoint Connections - a groundbreaking business-to-consumer networking platform; Significant advances in station management and payment services for station owners; Improved experience with a great new look, intuitive dashboards and easy navigation
• ChargePoint and Service Solutions Announce Reseller Agreement for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in North America
  ChargePoint and Service Solutions agreement. EVSE sales agreement. Today ChargePoint and Service Solutions US, LLC, (formerly SPX) an industry leader in EVSE full service supply, installation and support, today announced a reseller agreement for electric vehicle charging stations and services in the North American marketplace. Service Solutions, a supplier to virtually every major automotive manufacturer around the globe, will now resell all ChargePoint electric vehicle charging stations and services into auto manufacturers, their dealers and customers and Fortune 1,000 markets in general. The agreement is the first time Service Solutions will resell networked EV charging stations and services in the market.
• ChargePoint Electric Vehicle Charging Station Holiday Photo Contest
  December 5, 2012 -- ChargePoint today announced its first annual electric vehicle charging station holiday photo contest.       ChargePoint is a member of EDTA     From Wednesday, December 5th through Friday, December 21st, EV...
• ChargePoint Joins Green Parking Council to Encourage New, Alternative Parking Practices and Green Conversion of Parking Facilities for Electric Vehicles
  November 1, 2012 Webinar The Essentials of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Sponsored by ChargePoint
• ChargePoint, the Electric Vehicle Charging Network Leader, Recognized for Potential to Transform the Future of Business and Society
  Coulomb Technologies today announced that the Company has been named as a 2013 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum. Coulomb’s ChargePoint is the largest network of independently-owned charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) in the world and was recognized for its potential to ‘transform the future of business and society.’ The Technology Pioneers Award, consisting of 23 of the world’s most innovative technology start-ups, will be honored at the Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2012 in Tianjin, People’s Republic of China, September 11 – 13, 2012.
• Charging CEATEC
    CHIBA, Japan  – There's a growing trend in consumer electronics and IT: cars.   Japan's largest showcase of electronics and information technology, CEATEC, kicked off with three carmakers displaying products in which mobility, electronics and IT intersect....
• City of Milwaukee Unveils Plans for Up to Five ChargePoint Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Including Discovery World in Milwaukee
  Coulomb Technologies announced today that the new electric vehicle (EV) charging station unveiled at Discovery World in Milwaukee is part of Coulomb’s ChargePoint Network, the largest network of independently owned charging stations in the world.
• City of Ottawa and Hydro Ottawa unveil electric car charging station at City Hall
  Ottawa –  Nov. 1, 2012 – Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, River Ward City Councillor and Chair of the City’s Environment Committee, Maria McRae and Bryce Conrad, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hydro Ottawa, unveiled an electric vehicle charging station near the Lisgar Street...
• Club Assist receives The Australian Business Award for Product Innovation
  Mobile EVSE - Charger   The Australian Business Awards are delighted to recognise Club Assist as recipients of The Australian Business Award for Product Innovation for the research and development of the Mobile Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) charger. The achievement of...
• Club Assist Wins Bronze Stevie® Award In 2012 International Business Awards
  State-of-the-art Lithium Mobile EV Charger earns a Stevie®
• CODA Automotive Selects Mr. Electric as Preferred EV Charging Station Installation Partner
  CODA Automotive, a leading developer of all-electric vehicles, today named electric service and repair company Mr. Electric as its preferred provider of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) installation services.
• Control Module Inc. EVSE Installs Portable Valet Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Executive Valet Parking
  ENFIELD, CT – May 4, 2011 – Enfield, Connecticut-based Control Module Inc.'s (CMI) EVSE division today announced it has installed Portable Valet charging stations at Executive Valet Parking in Suffield, CT.  Executive Valet Parking has purchased 2 portable electric vehicle (EV) charger...
• Coulomb Technologies Announces Completion of ChargePoint America Program Shipping Milestone of More than 2400 Public and Commercial Charging Stations
  Campbell, Calif., April 10, 2012 Coulomb Technologies today announced the completion of more than 2400 shipments of its public and commercial charging stations for electric vehicles through its ChargePoint® America program.
• DOE Clean Cities EV webinar: Promoting Best Practices for Electric Vehicle Charging Signage
    October’s Clean Cities webinar: The Electric Vehicle Quarterly Discussion webinar, titled, “ Promoting Best Practices for Electric Vehicle Charging Signage ”, is scheduled for October 11 at 2pm ET, 1pm CT, 12pm MT, 11am PT . The webinar will last approximately 1.5 hours and...
• Earth Day 2012: Coulomb Technologies Offers Free ChargePoint Cards for EV Owners + GhG Savings Contest
  In celebration of Earth Day 2012, Coulomb Technologies, the leading electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider, today announced it will offer free ChargePoint® cards to drivers from Tuesday, April 17 through Sunday April 22, 2012.
• Eaton to Power Energy-Efficient Transportation in Washington, D.C. with Electric Vehicle Charging Network
  Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced it will collaborate with the Greater Washington Regional Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) to provide electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure planning and consultation for the Greater Washington, D.C. region.
• ECOtality's Minit Charger Unveils Revolutionary Minit Charger 12
  New Industrial Product Launched at ProMat 2013 San Francisco – Monday, January 21, 2013 – ECOtality, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECTY), a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, announced today the launch of the fastest opportunity charger ever built for the material...
• EDTA on Executive Order to Help Bring 1.5 Million Zero-Emission Vehicles Onto California’s Roads
  “Governor Brown’s Executive Order is a welcome show of leadership in the electrification of the California fleet and will help to speed the deployment of plug-in electric vehicles and public charging infrastructure”, said Brian Wynne, President of the Electric Drive Transportation Association.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station Leaders ChargePoint and DBT USA Partner To Significantly Expand the Intelligent EV Charging Landscape in North America
  Combined Solution Showcased at CES 2013 January 8 – 11 in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, January 8, 2013 –Electric vehicle charging station leaders ChargePoint and DBT USA today announced plans to significantly expand the networked EV charging station landscape in North America. Through a...
• Energy Department Announces Up to $4 Million to Develop Wireless Chargers for Electric Vehicles
  Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced up to $4 million available this year to accelerate the development and deployment of wireless charging systems for electric vehicles (EVs). Developing wireless charging systems for light-duty EVs could accelerate the adoption of these energy efficient vehicles by making them more convenient to charge, both at home and away. The Administration's investments in electric vehicles are part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce America's reliance on foreign oil and help protect American families and businesses from spikes in oil prices.
• EV Charging Stations Make Good Old-fashioned Horse Sense
  Cracker Barrel and eVgo Install Four New EV Fast-Charging Stations in Greater Houston
• EV Project Marks Milestone With Over 24 Million Miles Of EV Operation
  ECOtality, Inc. (NASDAQ: ECTY), a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, announced today achievement of a milestone in the development of plug-in electric vehicle infrastructure, with the collection of over 24 million miles of electric vehicle operating data since the inception of The EV Project.
• Evatran founder named Entrepreneur of the Year
  Oct. 26, 2012 - “Evatran, a Wytheville, Va.-based company that’s become an international leader in the plugless-power industry, received “Innovation and Entrepreneur of the Year” honors from the Southwestern Virginia Technology Council during the group’s annual awards banquet...
• Fuji Electric Introduces Electric Vehicle Charger At Residence Inn San Juan Capistrano
  ChargePoint DC Fast Charging: Manufacturer Unveils First Publicly Available DC Quick Charger on ChargePoint
• H. Ravi Brar named new ECOtality CEO
  SAN FRANCISCO – Wednesday, September 12, 2012 – ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, announced today that H. Ravi Brar will succeed Jonathan Read as the new president and chief executive officer of the company, effective today....
• Hydro-Québec and Plug'nDrive Ontario work towards implementing a Québec-Ontario public charging infrastructure
  MONTREAL, Sept. 14, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Hydro-Québec and Plug'nDrive Ontario are pleased to announce a joint working group to plan the roll-out of an electric vehicle (EV) public charging infrastructure between Québec and Ontario, to offer cross-border charging stations.  ...
• IBM, Honda, and PG&E Enable Smarter Charging for Electric Vehicles
  IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that it has teamed with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) on a new pilot project that will allow communication between electric vehicles (EVs) and the power grid.
• Increasing Electric Vehicle Charging Access in Multi-Unit Dwellings in Los Angeles
  View Article Here
• Leviton Launches Next Generation Electric Vehicle Charging Station
  Leviton today announced the launch of its Level 2 (240V, 40A) charging station. Designed, tested and assembled in the United States, the next generation Leviton charging station is able to provide 9.6 kW output, and will charge the Toyota RAV4 EV in approximately six hours.
• Long-time Wytheville manufacturing manager hired by Evatran to establish Plugless Power manufacturing operations
  Joe Freeman joins Evatran today as Director of Manufacturing, responsible for setting up manufacturing and assembly processes for Plugless Power wireless vehicle charging systems
• Mitsubishi i Electric Vehicle Owners Benefitting from Expansion of EV Charging Network in Hawaii
  Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today has announced that the company will be installing an ultra-fast DC electric vehicle (EV) quick charger that will be available for use by the public.
• Navy Exchange in Bethesda Electrifies New LEED Gold Certified Store with ChargePoint Stations for Electric Vehicles
  US Navy Exchange EV charging station: First ChargePoint Electric Charging Stations Installed at $52.8 million Facility Serving Military Families including Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
• Nissan Donates LEAF Vehicles, Charging Stations to MTSU
  Nissan North America Inc. announced Tuesday it has donated two Nissan LEAF cars and three charging stations to Middle Tennessee State University to promote the use of electric-vehicle technology.
• Nissan North America and Adopt a Charger to Provide Complimentary Charging Opportunities to California Electric Vehicle Owners
  Working with Adopt a Charger to accelerate the widespread acceptance of electric vehicles to address environmental concerns, Nissan North America has "adopted" 15 electric vehicle chargers in California.
• Nissan Opens in Mexico the First Electric Vehicle Quick Charging Station in Latin America
  EV charging in Mexico: Located in Colonia Roma, this charging station will be the first one to allow quick charging for current electric vehicles. Electric vehicles can now charge their batteries to 80% capacity in this high-tech station in an average time of 30 minutes.
• NRG Energy Request For Proposals (RFP) for first 20 DC chargers at California Freedom Station EV charging sites
  NRG Energy, Inc. has issued a Request For Proposals (RFP) to furnish the first 20 DC chargers to be installed at California Freedom Station® electric vehicle (EV) charging sites.   Interested venders can contact Terry O’Day, Director of California Business Development, at...
• Public Charging Stations to Be Installed at Five Québec Hotels
  The founding partners of The Electric Circuit-Les Rôtisseries St-Hubert, RONA, METRO, the Agence métropolitaine de transport (AMT) and Hydro-Québec-are pleased to announce the signing of a partnership agreement with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts to install charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) at their Québec hotels.
• Report 2011: Charging Station Installation Handbook - 18-Apr-2011
  Charging Station Installation Handbook for Electrical Contractors and Inspectors, Advanced Energy - April 18, 2011
• Report 2011: Ready, Set, Charge, California - Nov 2011
  Ready, Set, Charge, California!, ABAG, BACC, CFC, EVCA, LMC - November 1, 2011
• Report 2012: Impact of Electric Vehicle Charging - 6-May-2012
  A First Look at the Impact of Electric Vehicle Charging on the Electric Grid in The EV Project, EVS26 , May 06, 2012
• Report 2012: Lessons Learned - 5-May-2012
  Lessons Learned, The EV Project - May 30, 2012
• Report 2012: State of Charge - Apr-2012
  State of Charge, Union of Concerned Citizens - April, 2012
• SAE International releases new fast-charging
  WARRENDALE, Pa., Oct. 15, 2012 -  SAE International’s much-anticipated technical standard for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and electric vehicles (EV) has been approved and published.   Developed in a consensus environment by more than 190 global experts representing...
• San Mateo County's Largest Condominium/MDU Shelter Creek to Unveil ChargePoint Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Grand Opening
  Event January 19th at 1:00 PM in San Bruno; Prizes, Latest Electric Vehicles on Display Campbell, California January 17, 2013 –Shelter Creek Condominiums, San Mateo County's largest MDU (Multi-dwelling Unit) community located in San Bruno, will unveil ChargePoint EV charging stations to...
• Siemens develops European architecture model for Smart Grids
  With the Smart Grid Architecture Model (SGAM), Siemens Infrastructure & Cities has developed a method whereby power supply companies and industry can display aspects of smart grid systems.
• Six months after launch: The Electric Circuit presents positive results
  Montréal, October 25, 2012 – As the EV 2012 VÉ conference being held in Montreal this week draws to a close, Hydro-Québec, on behalf of The Electric Circuit, presents positive results after the first six months of operation of the first public electric vehicle (EV) charging network in...
• SMUD's Smart Grid Development
  The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), one of the most progressive utilities in the nation, is implementing an advanced operating system for its distribution system, the next foundation piece of the SMUD smart grid.
• SPX Service Solutions to distribute and install Plugless Power wireless electric vehicle charging systems
  Service Solutions to launch an in-home vehicle and station installation program for Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Volt owners who purchase Plugless Power wireless charging systems
• Tesla Motors launches revolutionary supercharger enabling convenient long distance driving
  Drive the Model S electric car anywhere in the country on pure sunlight for free
• The Bell Centre joins The Electric Circuit
  Montréal - February 21, 2013 - On behalf of the founding partners of The Electric Circuit, Hydro-Québec is pleased to confirm the signature of a partnership agreement with the Bell Centre to deploy two public charging stations for electric vehicles (EV). They will be installed in its parking...
• The City of Montréal announces its intention to join The Electric Circuit
  Montréal,  October 23, 2012  – The founding partners of The Electric Circuit–Les Rôtisseries St-Hubert, RONA, METRO, the Agence métropolitaine de transport (AMT) and Hydro-Québec–are pleased that the City of Montréal is announcing its intention to join The Electric Circuit...
• The Electric Circuit is expanding
  On behalf of The Electric Circuit, Hydro-Québec to coordinate a second call for tenders for the deployment of public charging station
• Toronto Hydro introduces the first urban community energy storage project
  The Evolution of a Battery - From a Car to Your Home TORONTO -  January 21, 2013 - A consortium led by eCAMION Inc. (“eCAMION”) with Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited (“Toronto Hydro”), the University of Toronto, and Dow Kokam LLC has unveiled the first energy...
• Two Additional Partners Trialing Plugless Power™ Wireless Electric Vehicle
  Electric vehicle wireless charging: Google and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) join Evatran's Apollo Program, the first Program to test and demonstrate wireless charging capability for passenger vehicles with Plugless Power.
• Utilities Prepare to Power Up at Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles
  Innovative utility companies will be featured during the 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26) in Los Angeles at the L.A. Convention Center. Theodore F. Craver, Jr., chairman, president and CEO of Edison International, will be speaking at the opening plenary, along with other utility and infrastructure experts throughout the symposium. Contact: Environics for EVS26 | Kelly Mack | +1 (202) 296-2002 | krm@ecius.net
• Vehicle-to-Grid: an intriguing, but challenging, opportunity
  NB: this post was initially published on A123 Systems' blog here .   As  expected , one of the main topics of discussion at last week’s  2012 High-Efficiency Truck Users Forum (HTUF)  was making the business case for deploying electric vehicles in...