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			<h3>Car Charging Basics</h3>		
		<p>For most drivers, charging an electric car is as simple as charging a cell phone. In fact, it usually takes only around 5 seconds of your time to “refuel” your electric car. Why? Because most charging (over 85%, according to EV driver polling) happens at home, overnight, while the driver sleeps. You just plug in your car when you get home and it’s typically re-charged back to full before you even wake up the next morning. It’s the car that “refuels” while you sleep! There are three levels of charging rate to choose from, depending upon your needs and lifestyle.</p>		
			<h2>Level 1 Charging</h2>		
		<p>In many cases, all you need is the included charging adapter and a standard outlet (also known as Level 1 charging) to recharge for the daily range you need – no “charging station” required! The adapter comes with a cord and charger head that plugs into your EV. Once it is initially set up it is always ready and on standby, and then it only takes a few seconds to plug it in to your car in each night. It really is that easy! Level 1 works best for plug-in hybrid electrics (PHEVs) with small batteries, and/or people who do not drive much each day, as it adds range of between 3 and 6 miles per hour of charging, or up to around 50 miles overnight.</p><p>Figure 1: Standard Level 1 and Level 2 charging outlets, by permission of Georgia Power</p>		
			<h2>Level 2 Charging</h2>		
		<p>A Level 2 charging system consists of a 240 volt wiring circuit from your house electrical panel to a either a NEMA 14-50 outlet (much like the outlet into which you’d plug an electric stove or clothes dryer), or hard-wired to a wall-mounted EV charging station. The most common type of charging both private and public, Level 2 adds up to 70 miles of range per hour, depending upon the vehicle and station type. This means that even the longest range electric cars will always get a full charge overnight using properly matched Level 2 equipment. Level 2 charging equipment can be purchased for as little as $200. The installation may only require minor work by an electrician or may require some upgrades to your panel or wiring. Check out our Home Installation Help section and <a href="#Q2">FAQS</a> to learn more.</p>		
			<h2>Level 3 Charging</h2>		
		<p>Also known as public DC Fast Charging, Quick charging, and Supercharging, Level 3 adds hundreds of miles of range per hour of charging. Therefore, most charging stops would be only minutes at a time. For example, depending on model and station some vehicles are already capable of adding 180 miles of range in under 30 minutes, and the next generation of vehicles (2020) and chargers will cut that charging time to less than half, or around 200 miles in just 10 minutes! Many new fast charging sites are being added every year. To get a handy online map and mobile app to find charging station near you, visit <a href="https://www.plugshare.com/">PlugShare</a> or install their mobile app.</p><p>Figure 2: US fast charging sites, 2018</p>		
			<h3>About Public Charging Equipment and Networks</h3>		
		<p>Charging in public can be a challenging experience with a little bit of research and preparation in advance. There are many brands and models of public charging units, as well many different charging networks both nationally and regionally. There are basically two types of stations:</p><ol><li><strong>Smart charging stations</strong>, also known as networked charging stations or connected stations. This typically require either membership, a card, or an app to access. They may or may not have a fee.<br /><br /></li><li><strong>Non-networked charging stations</strong>. These do not require any membership to activate, and usually are free and just connect when you plug in, or may require an access code.</li></ol><p><br />Finding out in advance (for example by using PlugShare or another online resource or app) can help you explore what public charging is near you and get any advance set up out of the way from the comfort of home.</p>		
			<h3>Charging Equipment</h3>		
		<p>Though not required, in order to get the most out of any plug-in car’s electric mileage benefits, it is typically recommended to purchase a Level 2 home charging station.  This will recharge 2 to 6 times faster than with a Level 1 that is connected to standard 110 volt home outlet.</p><p>The best time to get a Level 2 is just before receiving taking delivery of your vehicle, so the equipment can be already installed and ready for charging the moment you receive your electric car.</p><p>To view and shop for home charging stations, visit our partner ChargeHub’s website:<strong> <a href="https://can-store.chargehub.com/collections/home-charging-stations">https://can-store.chargehub.com/collections/home-charging-stations</a></strong></p><p><strong>{actual partner TBD - probably better one than this – use as a placeholder for now}</strong></p>		
			<h3>Home Installation Help</h3>		
		<p><strong>How do I go about having a charger installed at my home?</strong></p><p>If you don’t already have one, an electrician will need to wire a 240 volt circuit, including a 50-amp circuit breaker, from your house panel to a 240 volt NEMA 14-50 outlet or a hard-wired wall-mounted charging station in a location that is convenient for charging your car and the required length of cord. If the station needs to be hard-wired, the electrician will wire it in when they are wiring the 240 volt circuit from your house panel. Be sure to check with your local municipality about getting any required permit for installation.</p><p>The installation can range from only a few hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on the location of the house panel and the location of the charging outlet.</p><p>The station will come with a cord and charger head that plugs into your EV, and since the unit by default is in a low power standby mode when not in use, so it is fine leave it always plugged in and connected to power (“on”).</p><p>{MLP Name} Drive Electric can help you find a certified electrician to complete the installation of an electric vehicle charging equipment. <a href="#Contact_Us">Contact us</a> to get free information and support on the purchase and installation process.</p>		
			<h3>Rebates and Incentives (Charging)</h3>		
		<p><em>$### Charging Equipment Rebate Program</em></p><p>{MLP NAME} is offering a $250 rebate for wifi-enabled level 2 charging equipment. The following models are currently eligible:</p><ul><li>{EVSE Model #1}</li><li>{EVSE Model #1}</li></ul><p>To claim your rebate, simply <a href="#Contact_Us">contact us</a> after you purchase and install your charger.</p><ul><li><em>“Earn Free Miles” Program</em></li></ul><p>{Town name} residents may enroll in the “Earn Free Miles” program. Participants earn a $#/month credit on their electric bill when they charge smart by simply always charging their car overnight. This is equivalent to XXX miles per month on driving at no cost.</p><p>You are eligible to participate in the EV Miles Program if you:</p><ul><li>Own or lease a battery electric vehicle (BEV) that runs exclusively on electricity, or a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) that runs on electricity but can also switch to gas/electric hybrid mode, and</li><li>Have a {MLP name} residential electric account that you use to charge your EV.</li><li>Residents charging at either Level 1 or Level 2 may participate in the “Earn Free Miles” Program.</li></ul><p>It’s easy to enroll – just 3 steps:</p><ul><li>Take a photo of their car’s timer display, programmed to charge only during off peak hours (from 10 P.M and 1 P.M during weekdays* and any time weekends.</li><li>Complete the online submission form here and check the box for “Earn Free Miles” program enrollment.</li><li>Email your timer display photo to: <a href="mailto:ev@ene.org">ev@ene.org</a><br /><br /></li><li style="list-style-type: none;"><p>{MLP} Drives Electric will contact you to let you know when you have been enrolled in the program.</p><p>*<em>{MLP Name} monitors electricity usage data to verify that charging is done off-peak. You are able to charge during the daytime (weekdays, 1 P.M. to 10 P.M.) up to 3 times each month in case of emergency.</em></p></li></ul>		
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