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A EV owner taking on power in Merritt File photo KDG

 

BC Hydro says that 1 – 50 cars sold in BC are electric.

According to a report, over the long-term, some electric vehicles are less expensive than comparable gas-powered cars in ownership costs. One of the reasons electric vehicles are cheaper is due to B.C. having among the lowest electricity rates in North America.

This is how popular models stack up in cost of ownership per year (excluding depreciation costs):

  • 2018 Nissan Leaf ($2,848) vs. 2018 Honda Civic ($4,313)
  • 2018 Chevrolet Bolt ($3,299) vs. 2018 Chevrolet Spark ($4,298
  • 2018 Kia Soul EV ($3,109) vs. 2018 Kia Soul gas-powered ($4,845)

Source BC Hydro Power Smart

BC hydro is puffing its emerging market for EVs, ( electric vehicles) they cite 1000 chargers in the province and of them 30 are quick chargers. Another 26 fast chargers are planned.

There is a new quick charger in Merritt BC 2200 block Voght street. The Green highway also has a handful of 200 amp chargers as well as one local motel has a Tesla quick charger and a number of regular chargers.

Hydro says that 95 percent of all car trips in BC are under 30 KM.

( good for 120 volt home charging.) KDG

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