Installation costs of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Final report
- CK and Associates, Rodeo, CA (United States)
As the market for electric vehicles (EVs) expands across the US, EV infrastructure development--such as the installation of charging stations--becomes a major factor affecting the viability of EVs as a transport option. Many utilities have supported the growth of electric transportation by subsidizing or investing in the construction of EV charging facilities, although this contribution to the EV market has yet to be quantified. The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Working Council (IWC) was formed in 1991 to address EV infrastructure issues on a cross-industry basis through coordination and collaboration of utilities and auto makers. In 1997, the Cost Subcommittee of IWC`s Load Management, Distribution, and Power Quality Committee launched a project entitled ``Cost Modeling of Installation of EV Infrastructure.`` The purpose of this study is to survey infrastructure installation costs across various utilities and their service areas throughout the country. The study documents infrastructure costs for utility fleet, commercial fleet, and public EV charging. It is important to note that the data reflect costs at an early stage of technology development. As with other industries, the installation costs should decrease as the technology matures, volume production increases, and more competitors enter the market. Hence, this study should be viewed as dynamic and ongoing; updates to the study are planned as the number of installations multiply and more data become available.
- Research Organization:
- Electric Power Research Inst. (EPRI), Palo Alto, CA (United States); CK and Associates, Rodeo, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 362636
- Report Number(s):
- EPRI-TR-111655; TRN: AHC29926%%291
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: Nov 1998
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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