Electric vehicles

Electric vehicles are on the path to take over the light-duty vehicle market. Here are just a few reasons why: 

• Travel further. You can travel more than 500 miles in a PHEV without refueling or charging the vehicle. BEVs are achieving more than 300 miles on one charge. And that number continues to grow as technology advances.
• Lower cost to operate. On average, it costs half as much to drive an electric vehicle than it does a traditional gas-powered vehicle.
• Personal charging station. Not only can an electric vehicle cost less to operate, it can be charged in the convenience of your home with an EV charging station.
• Money savings. With less equipment under the hood, a more efficient motor and new technology, EVs require less maintenance, which saves money.
• 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.

• 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.

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 for every 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)

Owning an EV means you can charge in the comfort of your home. Learn more about types of chargers available to choose from. 

You can save money with the $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.

* 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 an EV can be more affordable.

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