CHARGING EQUIPMENT

Municipalities that install workplace charging that is accessible to the public are eligible for Sustainable Jersey points under the Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station Action.

Selecting the correct electric vehicle supply equipment (“EVSE”) for your EV is an easy task with the correct information. EVSE is the charger or the dock that supplies the energy to an EV. There are various types of charging stations. Level 2 Chargers are typically appropriate for publicly accessible systems. The DC Fast Charge is considerably more expensive and are usually placed near New Jersey’s major roadways.

Most municipal fleet vehicles are used for a limited time throughout the day and follow a predictable schedule and route. Most municipal fleet vehicles are not used at night. For these vehicles, a Level 2 charger will be sufficient. The vehicle will be plugged in at night and will have full range every morning when in use. For vehicles that are used for long, overnight shifts, such as police vehicles, a DC Fast charger may be an ideal investment.

Equipment Options

Level 1

120 volt – a standard outlet just like the one you would use for a toaster. Assuming a fully depleted battery (unusual in most cases) it will typically take 3 to 16 hours to fully charge a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) and 20+ hours to fully charge a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) with a Level 1 Charge.
Cost Range: $300-$1,500

Parking Garage Installation
Simple installation at existing wiring: $200-$400 per charge station
Moderately complex installation: $4,000-$8,000 per charge station

Level 2

240 volt – an outlet like those used for household electric dryers. Assuming a fully depleted battery (unusual in most cases), it will typically take 1.5 hours to 6 hours to fully charge a PHEV and 4 to 7 hours to charge a BEV with a Level 2 Charge.
Cost Range: $500-$2,600

Parking Garage Installation
Simple installation at existing wiring: $300-$500 per charging station
Moderately complex installation$5,000-$10,000 per charging station

Surface Parking Lot Installation
$10,000-$15,000 per charge station

DC Fast Charger (sometimes referred to as “Level 3”)

This level of charge is only available for some electric vehicle models and the recharge speed depends on the power level of the charger. Standard DC Fast Charge equipment is available at 50, 100, 150, and 350 kW levels. The higher the kW level, the faster the recharge speed. For example, a 150 kW charger will recharge a car to about 80% in about 30 minutes.
Cost Range for a 150 kW charger: $50,000-$100,000.

Surface Parking Lot Installation:
$100,000-$200,000 per charge station

Smart Chargers

Smart Chargers are offered in Levels 1, 2, and DCFC/Level 3 commercial duty qualities and are generally more expensive than basic chargers. Smart Chargers offer differing levels of communication with the user, site host, utility grid, and the Internet, depending on model and manufacturer. EVSE companies also offer the option of collecting fees for the charging session and a high level of reporting capabilities. Smart Chargers generally connect with the Internet using cellular connections, Wi-Fi, or phone lines.
Cost Range: $4,500 – $17,000