Why Drive an EV?
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are rising in popularity each year and are set to become the future of transportation. As their name suggests, electric vehicles are powered by electricity through one or more electric motors and batteries that can be recharged. These eco-friendly vehicles can reduce costs and make a positive impact on the environment while not sacrificing on performance.
There are two types of EVs available for purchase. EVs are classified by the degree that electricity is used as their energy source—either fully electric or hybrid. Each type offers different features to accommodate your travel needs.
Fully Electric (EVs):
- Run exclusively on electricity.
- Have a travel range of 75 to over 300 miles depending on model.
- Zero tailpipe emissions.
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs):
- Run on electricity and switch to a gasoline backup once the battery charge is depleted.
- Lower tailpipe emissions than conventional gas-only vehicles.
Find your EV
Charge your EV
There are two convenient ways to charge your EV, at home and at public EV charging stations.
Home Charging
Level 1 Charging
Uses the charge cord that came with your EV and plugs in to a 120-volt outlet. The Level 1 charge rate is approximately 5 miles of range per hour of charge – or roughly 60 miles of recharge each night.
Level 2 Charging
Requires installation of a charging station connected to a 240-volt outlet. Charging at Level 2 can add roughly 10 to 30 miles of range per hour, depending on the vehicle.
Public Charging
There are over 100 public charging stations in El Paso Electric’s service territory. Public stations can be Level 2 or Level 3. Level 3 or “DC fast charging” can recharge up to 80% of your battery in 20 minutes.
You can find public charging stations near you by visiting:
EV Rate Options
EPE offers special EV charging rates and a whole-house Time-of-Use (TOU) rate that can save customers money by using energy during specific hours.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Rate
Both residential and commercial customers qualify for this rate with charging activity operating at 120V and up to 480V. This rate requires an installation of a separate meter solely for recording energy usage of an electric vehicle.
Here's how to apply for the EV rate.
TOU Rate Option
This option is available to residential customers. The rate will apply to the entire house consumption, not specific to EV charging, but that provides the incentive to charge EVs during off-peak hours. This rate does not require installation of a separate meter but requires a meter change.
Here's how to apply for the TOU rate: Please contact our customer service at 915-543-5970 or email to customercare@epelectric.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to commonly asked questions by clicking below or contact us directly at ev@epelectric.com or call (915) 543-5711, Ext. 5172.
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