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Electric Vehicle Charging Survey - Recreation Center

Tell us what you think about the possibility of having Electric Vehicle Charging at our Recreation Center.

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13 registered responses


1. Do you currently own or lease a plug-in electric vehicle (PEV)? (Select one only)

Response Percent Response Count
YES, I own or lease at least one PEV. 53.8% 7
NO, I do not own any PEVs. 46.2% 6

If ‘Yes’, please specify vehicle year, make and model:

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Skipped
6

2. Are you considering purchasing or leasing an electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle?

Response Percent Response Count
YES, I’m considering purchasing in the next 6 months 7.7% 1
YES, I’m considering purchasing in 12 – 24 months 7.7% 1
YES, I’m considering purchasing in 12 – 24 months 23.1% 3
NO 61.5% 8

3. Would having access to an electric vehicle charging station at the Durango Recreation Center increase the probability that you would purchase an electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in the future?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 69.2% 9
No 30.8% 4

4. What type of PEV would you most likely lease or purchase? (Select one only)

Response Percent Response Count
Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV: ~150+ miles electric range e.g. Nissan Leaf, Chevy Bolt etc.) 33.3% 4
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV: ~25-50 miles all-electric range & between 300 and 600 miles gas range; e.g. Chevy Volt) 33.3% 4
Don’t know 33.3% 4

5. Approximately how many miles do you drive one-way between home and the Recreation Center? (Enter number only)

Average
10.96
Total
142.50
Count
13
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6. Based on your journey time to the Recreation Center and your ability or inability to recharge at work or other places, which of the following charging options would you prefer installed at this location? (select one only)

Response Percent Response Count
Level 2 (240V) charging only (fully charges a PHEV in 3-4 hours and a BEV in 6-8 hours) 69.2% 9
No preference 15.4% 2
Don’t know 15.4% 2

7. What is the most you would be willing to pay for use of the charging station?

Response Percent Response Count
$0 per charging session 7.7% 1
$0 - $2 per charging session 46.2% 6
$2 - $4 per charging session 38.5% 5
N/A because I will not ever use the charging stations 7.7% 1

8. Additional comments or suggestions:

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August 17, 2019, 9:56 AM
  • 1. Do you currently own or lease a plug-in electric vehicle (PEV)? (Select one only)
    • YES, I own or lease at least one PEV.
  • If ‘Yes’, please specify vehicle year, make and model:
    2015 Tesla Model S 85D
  • 2. Are you considering purchasing or leasing an electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle?
    • NO
  • 3. Would having access to an electric vehicle charging station at the Durango Recreation Center increase the probability that you would purchase an electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in the future?
    • No
  • 4. What type of PEV would you most likely lease or purchase? (Select one only)
    No response.
  • 5. Approximately how many miles do you drive one-way between home and the Recreation Center? (Enter number only)
    3
  • 6. Based on your journey time to the Recreation Center and your ability or inability to recharge at work or other places, which of the following charging options would you prefer installed at this location? (select one only)
    • No preference
  • 7. What is the most you would be willing to pay for use of the charging station?
    • $0 - $2 per charging session
  • 8. Additional comments or suggestions:

    Thank you for allowing me to comment on EV charging in Durango, please consider this as a combined response for both the Rec Center, Library, and other City-owned properties. As an BEV owner for the past few years, I've learned a few things about the charging landscape in Durango, what is worth it and what isn't. Hopefully you will find the following summary of this experience useful.

    Level 1 chargers are really only useful for multi-day charging sessions. The perfect opportunity for this would be to provide multiple Level 1 outlets at the airport. This would allow people to plug in their cars while they are gone and return from a trip with a full battery. Level 1 charging at the Rec Center or Library does not provide enough energy to be useful, and should be ruled out by City Staff as being a viable option.

    Level 2 chargers, (like the ChargePoint units installed at the Transit Center) are more powerful, providing approximately 20-28 miles of range for every 1-hour of charging. Level 2 chargers at the Rec Center and Library are most likely not worth it for the customer spending only up to 1.5 hours at the destination. The payment structure of the Chargepoint system makes charging for short periods much more expensive than charging at home and the customer doesn't gain much energy during their stay. Level 2 chargers would likely only be useful for employees who would be staying for 3+ hours.

    Other thoughts: Hey, you and I know that this Virtual City Hall is a way for the "box to be checked" as far as satisfying the public input. I also realize that you are most likely going to be installing the ChargePoint units at both the Library and the Rec Center. Fair enough. That being said, please consider the following:
    - I believe the ChargePoint units can be programmed to offer free charging for employees. This would be a good benefit to offer that would promote EV use by City employees.
    - Try to place the charging units as FAR away from the front doors as possible. This helps prevent other non-PEV cars from taking up the charging spaces. This is a common problem for PEV owners, and we need additional help through signage and enforcement to make sure that these parking spaces remain open for PEV charging.
    - Consider installing charging units on Main Ave in the Historic Downtown district. In 2008, I worked with Jack Rodgers and Greg Boysen to ensure that there were conduit and pull boxes in place for future EV charging units. I believe these pull boxes are still accessible in the 500-800 blocks along Main Ave.
    - Eventually, Level 3 charges will be coming to Durango. These will be Tesla or other chargers that allow for fast charging (a full battery in an hour). Let's plan ahead, work with LPEA, and think about where these chargers could go that would promote visitation to the downtown area businesses during that hour of charging.

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Definitions: 

PEV: A Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) is a general term for any car that runs at least partially on battery power and is recharged by plugging in to the electricity grid. There are two different types of PEVs to choose from - pure battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. 

BEV: Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) operate exclusively on electricity stored in batteries and has an electric motor rather than a gasoline engine. (e.g., Nissan Leaf, Tesla Model 3, Chevy Bolt etc.). 

PHEV: Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) combines two propulsion systems in one vehicle; an electric motor that is battery-powered and can be plugged-in and recharged and a gasoline engine that can be refueled with gasoline. (e.g., Chevy Volt, Toyota Prius Prime)

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