Electric vehicles

EVs are a great choice when considering your next vehicle: 

• Drive further. You can travel more than 500 miles in a PHEV without refueling or charging your vehicle. BEVs are achieving more than 300 miles on one charge. And that number continues to grow as technology advances.
• Charge at home. Not only does an EV cost less to operate, you can charge your vehicle in the convenience of your home with your own EV charging station.
• Pay less to operate. On average, it costs half as much to drive an electric vehicle than it does a traditional gas powered vehicle.
• Save money. With less equipment under the hood, a more efficient motor and new technology, EVs require less maintenance, which saves you money.
• Make an environmental impact. When a car runs on electricity, there are no tailpipe emissions. Reducing or eliminating tailpipe emissions allows us to live a cleaner and healthier life.

Businesses that adopt EVs for their company fleet vehicles can:

• Be seen as a forward-thinking green leader. Adopting EVs can help with corporate sustainability and position your company to be a green leader in the community. 
• Create a cleaner work environment. EVs reduce direct emissions, which in turn creates a cleaner workplace.
• Save money. With an EV fleet, you can save money by paying less for fuel, maintenance and repair costs.

Electric vehicles are eco-friendly and produce 54% less carbon pollution than gasoline-powered vehicles. According to energy.gov, the emission reduction from an electric vehicle can help improve public health and reduce ecological damage. 

Did you know?

• Every 500 miles of gasoline-free driving is the equivalent of planting 119 trees in terms of emissions reductions.
• Progressively cleaner fuel mixes for electricity mean emission profiles for electric vehicles actually improve as they age. 
• When a car runs on electricity, there are no tailpipe emissions, which helps with air quality.

Today, there are a number of electric vehicle types that can work for your lifestyle:

• SUV/crossover (e.g. BMW X5 E, Tesla Model X and Y, Mitsubishi Outlander)
• Pickup Truck (e.g. Rivian Pickup, Workhorse W15,  Ford F-150 (2020),)
• Sedan (e.g. Chevy Bolt, Honda Clarity, Tesla Model 3, Nissan Leaf)
• Minivan/wagon/van (e.g. Chrysler Pacifica)
• Sports car (e.g. Tesla Model S)
• Other (e.g. Audi A3 E-Tron, Cadillac CT-6)

With more than 40 different electric vehicle options, you can choose one that works best for you. Check out the U.S. Consumer’s Guide to Electric Vehicles to help when making your decision.  

It can be a common misperception that EVs are too expensive or can’t travel far on one charge. Now, range and price anxiety can be put to rest as some EVs can travel over 200 miles on one charge and can cost as low as $37,000 new. Put your mind at ease as we provide the facts about electric vehicles.

Owning an EV means you can have your own personal “fueling” station at home. It can also mean no more waiting in line at the gas station, smelling like gas after fueling up or paying over $2 per gallon of gas. Charging your ride is at your fingertips when you own an EV. Learn more about types of chargers you can choose from.  

Save money when purchasing an EV or EV charging station with these available offers:

• $7,500 federal tax credit.* A federal tax credit of up to $7,500 may be available for a new, qualified, plug-in electric vehicle. Dealers and manufacturers can roll the tax credit into lease packages, which might be an affordable means to experience what electric vehicles have to offer without a long term commitment.
• Electric vehicle charger rebate. Install a Level 2 EV charging station at your home and receive up to a $500 rebate. 
• And now, for a limited time, you can get a $3,500 rebate when you purchase a 2019 Nissan LEAF®.  This offer expires January 1, 2020.

* Tax credits are being phased out as sales volume increases. Timing varies by manufacturer. 

If you can shift 60% of your electricity usage to nights and weekends, charging your car can be very affordable.

With our Time of Day rates (Iowa) or our Nights and Weekends rates (Wisconsin) you could lower the cost to charge your EV.