2017 Charging Forward Report

All Roads Lead to e-Mobility

Insights from 10 Years of Electric Vehicle Charging Data

EV Street

“By 2040, 54% of new

car sales and 33% of
the global car fleet will
be electric.”
Electric Vehicle Outlook 2017,
Bloomberg New Energy Finance
 Contents

What’s Inside
EV Adoption Is Accelerating. Let’s Go! 3
1 | EV Sales Blast Off 4
2 | EV Charging Adapts to Every Lifestyle 13
3 | The Business Case for EV Charging Infrastructure 18
4 | Expanding Incentives for EV Drivers 25
5 | EVs Drive Advances in Renewable Power and Power Distribution 28
6 | The Future Is Electric 32
For More Information 40

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EV Adoption Is Accelerating. Let’s Go!
In many U.S. cities, electric vehicles (EVs) are a common sight on roads more than one million public charging sessions per month, and that
and in parking lots. And the growth of EV adoption is accelerating. The number is growing. “Topping off”—charging for a short time to add
U.S. will reach one million EVs sold within two years. Approximately one in range to your partially full battery—will soon be as much a part of the
four new cars sold by 2030 will be electric, and by 2040, more than half vernacular as “filling up.”
will be EVs.1 Soon, the default car will be an EV that charges whenever it’s
In the 2017 edition of the Charging Forward report, we take a deeper
parked, whether that’s at home, at work, around town or on a road trip.
dive into how EV charging is evolving to support everything from
New charging stations are popping up in garages, workplaces, schools, passenger cars to buses. We also peek into the crystal ball to share
hospitals, shopping centers, town centers, bus and fleet depots, and what we think is ahead for fleets, autonomous vehicles, and more.
everywhere else vehicles are parked. Already, ChargePoint drivers initiate

1 million+
public charging sessions are initiated
by ChargePoint drivers per month

1 million 1 in 4 More than 1/2

EVs will have been new cars sold globally of new cars sold globally
sold in U.S. by 2020 by 2030 will be electric by 2040 will be electric

2020 2030 2040

1
Electric Vehicle Outlook 2017, Bloomberg Energy Finance.

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Blast Off

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EV Sales Keep Accelerating

SHOWROOM SALES

Most projections suggest EVs are on track to becoming the predominant way the world
moves people and goods, and recent sales growth figures bear this out. 2017 was a
record year for EV sales. Major automakers are betting that this seismic shift in driving
habits will continue and are rapidly introducing EV models with appealing new features.
2017 was a record year for EV
sales, and automakers are rapidly
introducing EV models.

The Rise of EVs

Cumulative U.S. EV Sales2 Increase in U.S. EV Sales2 ChargePoint Public

December 2017
Charging Sessions
December 2015 to December 2016
per Month
763,000
+159,000
December 2016 1 million
567,000 December 2016 to December 2017

December 2015 +196,000

408,000

SHOWROOM SALES

2
Baum & Associates and InsideEVs.com data through December 2017. Select model sales are estimated.

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Why Do People Drive Electric?

From the tech-savvy Tesla fanatic to the money-saving LEAF driver, everyone has a
different reason for driving electric and can find the right EV for their needs. Research3
shows that most people choose to drive electric for four main reasons, exemplified by
these folks:

Sally Saver Eco Eric Fiona Future Carl Commuter

For the Savings For the Environment For the Fun Stuff For the Time Savings
Charging an EV usually costs half as Driving electric cuts greenhouse gas Techies want their cars to have the An EV means you never have to make
much4 as getting gas (or even less), emissions in half—or more, depending latest whiz-bang features, from cutting- a separate stop to refuel, saving trips
so driving electric can save $13,000 on how electricity is generated where edge software to falcon wing doors. to the station and time spent in line.
over the life of an EV.5 Plus, EVs drivers live. This reduces emissions and Instant torque makes EVs fun to drive, Many states also offer high-occupancy
don’t need oil changes, are less clears the air. Many drivers are also and a quiet cabin lets drivers hear vehicle (HOV) carpool lane access to
expensive to maintain than internal interested in EVs to achieve energy their entertainment systems like EV drivers, which can seriously cut
combustion engine (ICE) vehicles independence and rely on locally never before. down on commute times.
and may be eligible for tax credits produced power.
and rebates.

3
Center for Sustainable Energy (2016), California Air Resources Board Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, EV Consumer Survey Dashboard.
4
ChargePoint network data.
5
Union of Concerned Scientists.

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2017 Was a Pivotal Year

in EV Sales
Both new EV sales and the total number of EVs on the road reflect steady, strong
What’s the Difference Between
growth, suggesting the momentum of EV sales has reached the point of no return.
The U.S. is on track to reach one million EVs on the road within the next two years.
1 million PHEVs and BEVs?
EVs will be on U.S.
Within the next three years, estimates suggest more than 8.5 million EVs will be on roads within the
the roads globally.6 next two years. Today’s market is fairly evenly split between plug-in
hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery electric
vehicles (BEVs). What’s the difference?
8.5 million+
What a Difference 5 Years Make! EVs will be on
roads globally
within the next
Cumulative U.S. EV Sales7 three years.
Plug-in hybrid electric Battery electric
vehicles (PHEVs) vehicles (BEVs)
PHEVs have electric BEVs run only on
763,000 batteries and gas engines electricity. They only
for backup. They can plug in.
plug in or fill up.

171,000
Another Reason to Go Electric:
EVs Cost Less to Maintain
On average, EV maintenance can cost as little as
$15 (if you don’t mind doing a little DIY work)
per year, vs $766 for a new gas vehicle.8

2013 2017
vs
6
Navigant Research.
7

8
Baum & Associates and InsideEVs.com data through December 2017.
 AA Reveals the True Cost of Vehicle Ownership. AAA, August 23, 2017. URL: http://newsroom.aaa.com/tag/cost-to-own-a-vehicle/
A
$15/yr $766/yr
and Chevrolet Bolt Requires Almost No Maintenance For First 150,000 Miles, InsideEVs, December 11, 2016.
URL: https://insideevs.com/chevrolet-bolt-requires-almost-no-maintenance-for-first-150000-miles/

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There’s an EV for Everyone

There are 41 EV models that have sold in 2017 in the U.S. (vs 32 in 2016), and this
number will nearly double over the next five years. We already have electric minivans,
small crossovers, city cars, luxury vehicles, SUVs, buses, delivery vehicles—and pickup
trucks are on the way.

28% More Model Choices Compared to 2016 The bottom line for
EV drivers? No matter
Total Models Sold in U.S. In 2017, U.S. EV sales what kind of vehicle you
41
reached nearly

200,000 want to drive, there’s

an EV for you—or it’s
32 coming soon.
SHOWROOM SALES

2016 2017

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The Pace of EV Innovation

Is Accelerating
Automakers are investing heavily in EV innovation, betting that EV demand will stay
41
strong. More than 10 new EV models were released in 2017, at least six are on the way
in 2018, and that’s only the beginning.

Number of EV Models Sold 32

in the U.S. 28

22

16

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2018 and Beyond

The all-electric Kia Niro will launch in 2018.9 Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi Alliance will launch 12 Two-thirds of Honda’s models will be electric
new EVs by 2020.14 by 2030.19
Subaru will offer a plug-in hybrid by 2018 and an
all-electric model by 2021.10 Daimler will invest $11 billion in 10 models by 2022.15 Ford will invest $4.5 billion in EV development and
add 13 new EVs in the next several years.12
Volvo will electrify all models beginning in 2019.11 Hyundai will have eight electric cars by 2022.16
Toyota and Mazda will create a joint venture to
General Motors will offer two new EVs by 2019 and BMW will offer 25 electrified models by develop electric cars20 and have committed $1.6 billion
bring a total of 20 new EVs to market by 2023.12 2025, 12 of which will be all-electric.17 to building a large-scale EV factory.21

Every new Jaguar Land Rover vehicle launched by Volkswagen Group will electrify all 300 of its cars
2020 will be electrified.13 and SUVs by 2030, delivering 80 new electrified models
by 2025.18

9

Fred Lambert, “Toyota is using AI to create the next generation of electric vehicles,” 14
J oumanna Bercetche, “Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi to launch 12 zero-emission vehicles and 19
J ohn Voelcker, “Two-Thirds of 2030 Hondas Will Be Electrified Or Zero Emission: CEO,”
electrek, March 30, 2017. a robo-taxi by 2022, chief says,” CNBC. Green Car Reports, February 24, 2016.
URL: https://electrek.co/2017/03/30/toyota-ai-next-generation-battery-electric-vehicles/ URL: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/15/renault-nissan-to-launch-12-zero-emission- URL: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1102507_two-thirds-of-2030-hondas-will-
vehicles-robo-taxi-by-2022.html be-electrified-or-zero-emission-ceo
10

James Ayre, “Subaru could offer plug-in hybrid by 2018, all-elecrric cars by 2021,”
Clean Technica, May 24, 2017. 15
 nne Blair, The Future Is Electric, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, November 30, 2017.
A 20

Naomi Tajitsu and Maki Shiraki, “Toyota to form electric car technology venture with
URL: https://cleantechnica.com/2017/05/24/subaru-offer-plug-hybrid-2018-electric- URL: https://southeastdiesel.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/blair_ev_sedc_presentation.pdf Mazda,” Reuters, September 27, 2017.
car-2021/ URL: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-toyota-electric-vehicles/toyota-to-form-
16

John Voelcker, “Hyundai-Kia: eight electric cars by 2022, dedicated EV platform,” Green
electric-car-technology-venture-with-mazda-idUSKCN1C3071
11
 dam Vaughn, “All Volvo cars to be electric or hybrid from 2019,” The Guardian,
A Car Reports, August 17, 2017.
July 5, 2017. URL: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1112165_hyundai-kia-eight-electric-cars-by- 21
 harles Riley, “Toyota and Mazda to Build $6.1 Billion Factory in U.S.,” CNN Money,
C
2022-dedicated-ev-platform August 4, 2017.
12
 ill Vlasic and Neal E. Boudette, “GM and Ford Lay Out Plans to Expand Electric Models,”
B
URL: http://money.cnn.com/2017/08/04/news/economy/mazda-toyota-jobs-
New York Times, October 17, 2017. 17
 ill Howard, “BMW: We’ll Have 25 Electrified Models by 2025,” Extreme Tech, September
B
factory-trump/index.html
8, 2017.
13

“Every Jaguar and Land Rover Launched from 2020 Will Be Electrified,” Jaguar Land
Rover, September 7, 2017. 18
 irsten Korosec, “Volkswagen to Electrify All 300 of Its Cars and SUVs by 2030,” Fortune,
K
URL: http://www.jaguarlandrover.com/news/2017/09/every-jaguar-and-land-rover- September 11, 2017.
launched-2020-will-be-electrified

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New Models on Sale in U.S. in 2017 22

Coming in 2018
BMW 530e Cadillac CT6 Chrysler Pacifica
Audi e-tron Quattro (BEV)
(PHEV) (PHEV) (PHEV)

Hyundai Kona (BEV)

Honda Clarity Hyundai Ioniq MINI Countryman Jaguar I-PACE (BEV)

(BEV, PHEV) (BEV) (PHEV)

Kia Niro (PHEV and BEV)

Tesla Model 3 Volvo S90 T8 Volvo X60 T8 Mitsubishi Outlander (PHEV)

(BEV) (PHEV) (PHEV)

Nissan LEAF (BEV) NEW

EVs
Reminder: What’s the Difference Between PHEV and BEVs? AHEAD
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) Range Rover (PHEV)
PHEVs have electric batteries and gas engines for BEVs run only on electricity. They only plug in.
backup. They can plug in or fill up.

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New Models Crack the

Top Five
The marketplace has a strong appetite for affordable EVs. The Toyota Prius
Prime and Chevy Bolt EV, both mid-priced EVs introduced in late 2016, were
two of 2017’s top five sellers in the U.S.
The blockbuster performance of the Toyota
Prius Prime and the Chevy Bolt highlights
the increasing demand for affordable EVs.
Top-Selling EV Models in 2017 23

2017 Market Split 23

Chevy Bolt* Chevy Volt Toyota Prius Prime* Cumulative EV Sales

(BEV) (PHEV) (PHEV)
Top 5 PHEVs Top 5 BEVs
BMW X5 BMW i3
Chevy Volt PHEVs BEVs Chevy Bolt*

Tesla Model S Tesla Model X

Ford Fusion Energi 53% 47% Nissan LEAF
Ford C-MAX Energi Tesla Model S
(BEV) (BEV)
Toyota Prius Prime* Tesla Model X
*New to top 5

Key EV Market Takeaways

+ EV sales will overtake traditional car sales by 2040.
+ Longer-range all-electric models are entering the market.
+ EVs are being designed for every lifestyle and budget.
+ Automaker investment is accelerating the pace of EV innovation.
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Convenient, Easy EV Charging

When you can access charging at home, at work and around town,
everywhere you park becomes an opportunity to charge. Considering
Most cars are parked
that most cars are parked more than 90% of the time,24 that’s a lot of more than 90% of
A Quick Guide to EV Charging Solutions
chances to charge. It takes just seconds to plug in, making charging
virtually effortless: your car charges while you go about your day.
the time.
Charging can seem complicated, but there are just a few
As more residents, employers and fleet managers install charging basics you should know. There are three main charging
solutions in more places, EV charging becomes increasingly convenient. types: Level 1, Level 2 and DC fast.
Level 1 and Level 2 charging use an on-board charger inside
the car that charges the battery. Charging rates depend on
Home Charging Is Becoming More Common what kind of outlet or charging port you are connected to,
along with the size of the charger on the vehicle.
A home charger is easy to install and its electrical requirements are similar to a washer-dryer set.
When given the opportunity, people enjoy charging at home because it is convenient. Imagine leaving
Time to Add 100 Miles of Range
home with a full tank of gas every morning.

Level 1: Level 2: DC Fast:

Up to Up to As little as
Home Charging Is Growing Fast 25 Top 5 Locations 22 hrs. 4 hrs. 1/2 hr.
Average charging sessions Average charging sessions for ChargePoint
per month as of Q4 2017: per month expected by Q2 2018: Home Stations25 Level 1 is just plugging in to a typical 110-volt household

130,000 180,000 1 California

outlet and can take 22 hours to charge an EV with 100
miles of range.
(an increase of 38%) 2 Ontario, Canada
Level 2 requires a 240-volt outlet and special charging
3 Washington station, but can charge about six times faster than Level 1,
4 Texas adding 100 miles of range in about 4 hours.
5 Massachusetts DC fast stations convert AC power to DC within the station,
delivering DC power directly to batteries and enabling a much
faster charge. Charging rates will depend on the vehicle’s
state of charge, the power level of the charger and the car
batteries’ ability to take higher power levels. Some BEV
models can get a near-full charge in less than 30 minutes.
ChargePoint offers both Level 2 and DC fast stations for
public charging, as well as a Level 2 home charger.
24
 aul Barter, “Cars are parked 95% of the time. Let’s check!” Reinventing Parking, February 22, 2013.
P To learn more, check out our Quick Guide to Fast Charging.
URL: http://www.reinventingparking.org/2013/02/cars-are-parked-95-of-time-lets-check.html
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ChargePoint Home user activation data as of December 2017.

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EV Drivers Charge When and

Where It’s Convenient Charging Sessions by Day and Hour26
Charging happens anytime and anywhere, when EV drivers are busy doing something
else. Unlike other methods of fueling, EV charging is passive, which means drivers don’t When Drivers Charge Throughout the Week
L2 Charging
have to think about it. It happens when a car is parked and drivers are working, sleeping,
shopping, watching a movie or anything else. % of Total Charging Sessions DC Fast Charging

Su

M
L2 charging happens
T mostly during weekdays
W

Th
A Day in the Life of an EV Driver DC fast charging is
F
more evenly distributed
Charging Away from Home throughout the week
Sa
Most Level 2 charging happens during weekdays when people are parked at
the office or other locations around town. DC fast sessions are distributed
more evenly throughout weekdays and weekends because drivers generally When Drivers Charge Throughout the Day
use DC fast chargers during long trips, including weekend getaways.
% of Total Charging Sessions

Level 2 Charging Peaks During Work Hours 6am

8am L2 charging sessions
Most Level 2 stations are installed at workplaces, so it’s no surprise that Level 2
peak during morning
sessions peak when drivers plug in at two main times: when they arrive at work 10am
arrivals at work, and
and when they come back after lunch. EV charging happens on your schedule
12pm again at lunchtime
and fits effortlessly into your day.
2pm
4pm
Most DC Fast Charging Takes Place on Longer Trips DC fast charging is
6pm
Unlike Level 2 charging, DC fast charging times are more distributed throughout more evenly distributed
the day, indicating that drivers plug in as needed on longer trips. 8pm throughout the day

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ChargePoint user data as of December 2017.

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Charging Up Is Less
Expensive Than Fueling Up
Driving an EV powered by electricity is less expensive than driving a traditional car. In
many cases, workplaces and retailers offer free Level 2 charging to attract EV drivers.
But even when you pay for electricity, you’ll end up spending less. EV Driving Quiz
Antonio owns a traditional car that gets 24 mpg. If gas
costs $2.32/gallon and he travels 15,000 miles per year, he
Free $2.60 will spend $1,450 on fuel each year.

If Antonio switches to an electric car that gets 3.1 miles/kWh,

electricity costs $0.13/kWh (the national average), and he
continues to drive 15,000 miles per year, how much will
he save?
Many Charging Less Than $3 for a
Answer: Antonio will spend $630 on electricity and save a
Sessions Are Free Top Off whopping $820 every year.
Many ChargePoint EV charging sessions are When drivers pay for charging on
free because employers, retailers and other ChargePoint, the average session costs just
businesses offer free charging to attract $2.60 and drivers spend approximately $20
employees and customers. per month—less than a single tank of gas.27 EV savings

Gas car
15,000 miles=
Electric car
15,000 miles=
$820
$1,450 $630

Many drivers are pleased to discover To see for yourself how much you can save, visit our EV savings
calculator at https://www.chargepoint.com/blog/
how-much-money-could-you-save-driving-electric/
EV charging is more affordable than
they expected.

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ChargePoint user data, 2017.

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EV Charging Enables
Cleaner Air
Climate change is one of the most pressing problems of our time. The widespread
adoption of EV driving has the potential to dramatically reduce emissions and
dependence on fossil fuels. ChargePoint drivers have already saved more than
31 million gallons of gas. Imagine how much more they will save in the coming years.

744 million
electric miles driven
…which is 301,419,037 or 41,292
fewer pounds of coal burned fewer homes on the
equivalent to…
electric grid

More than
31 million or 7,139,820
gallons of gas saved
324,496

( )
tree seedlings grown for or
Up 10 years acres of forest grown

54%
from 2016
Key EV Charging Takeaways
+ Charging is more convenient + Charging is becoming more + Charging is significantly
because you do it when effortless as charging more affordable than
parked at home or work. infrastructure expands. traditional fueling.

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EV Charging Infrastructure

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Investment in Charging
Infrastructure Is Accelerating
We know EV charging infrastructure plays a critical role in the success of EV driving.
But investments in EV charging infrastructure aren’t just good for EV drivers and the
environment, they’re good for business. Workplaces, cities, fleets, utilities and other
organizations are benefiting in many ways from their investments in EV charging
Many businesses and organizations
infrastructure, from achieving sustainability goals to increasing revenues.
are benefiting from their investments
in EV charging infrastructure.

ChargePoint Charging Spots 28

2010 2017

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ChargePoint user data, December 2017.

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The Benefits of Investing in Depending on your industry,

investments in EV charging can
EV Charging Infrastructure deliver a wide variety of benefits.

Business Type Why Choose EV Charging? Did You Know?

Apartments + Attract and retain high value, + Meet emerging state and city regulations Some states and cities require new buildings to support
green-minded residents + Improve your green standing and meet EV-ready construction for 3%–25% of parking spots.
+ Increase average rent and property value sustainability goals, eg, LEED certification
APARTMENTS

Cities and + Drive more traffic to local businesses + Create new jobs Cities like Pittsburgh and San Francisco are testbeds for autonomous
Towns + Boost downtown economy + Meet emerging government regulations vehicles because they have crafted favorable policies.29

Condos + Support condo owners’ requests for +M

 ake your property attractive to future At least 5%–10% of residents at a multi-family property will purchase
EV charging home buyers plug-in electric vehicles over the next three to five years.
+E nable condo owners to add a desirable +C
 omply with emerging HOA laws and
For new construction in high-EV-density locations, 10%–20% of
CONDOS property upgrade without burdening other building standards
residents will drive EVs.
community members

Fleets + Meet government mandates and regulations + Achieve sustainability goals With a networked EV solution, you can save 60% in capital expenses.
+ Reduce operating expenses with lower + Proactively manage expenses
fueling and maintenance costs

Retail + Attract new and repeat customers + Boost customer satisfaction Adding your charging station to the ChargePoint network makes it
+ Achieve sustainability goals
shopsmart
+ Increase shopping time visible to 70% of EV drivers—it’s like free advertising for your store.

Utilities + Sell more electricity as transportation fuel + Increase customer satisfaction There are now more than 55 active utility-sponsored EV-incentive
+ Create grid benefits + Support sustainability goals programs in the U.S.
+ Electrify utility fleet vehicles

Workplace + Attract and retain top talent + Improve productivity One in four of Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work For” is a
+ Increase employee satisfaction + Achieve sustainability goals ChargePoint customer.

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The Future of Urban Mobility in Smart Cities, ChargePoint.

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Commercial Charging EV

Infrastructure Expands
Across Industries
Numerous industries are adding charging solutions in response to current or forecast
The overall rate of charging
demand. The overall rate of growth is 41%, which shows charging infrastructure is still
in a rapid growth phase. Parking, multi-family, and federal and state government are the
infrastructure growth is 41%.
industries with the highest rates of growth.30

EV Driving and Charging: The Yin and the Yang

Investments in EV Charging Support EV Growth, and Vice Versa

Ch
ore EV arging
Industries with the highest rate of growth: M As more places offer EV charging,
Parking Multi-Family Government more drivers switch to EVs.
64% 55% 51%

As more drivers choose electric,

more businesses install charging
to attract them.
M o r e E Vs

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Financial Incentives Spur Demand

for Charging Infrastructure Utah, Oklahoma and Idaho Add Charging Stations,
EV-friendly government policies encourage EV ownership in many states, including Then Drivers
California, Washington, Texas and others. In many of these states, new EV purchases
and registrations are growing faster than new infrastructure development. Businesses The planned installation of new charging solutions can encourage drivers to
that choose to meet this demand with investments in charging infrastructure can buy or lease EVs, especially in states where EV infrastructure is relatively new.
benefit from first mover advantage. Examples include:

Utah’s EV charging corridor

The 402-mile I-15 corridor through Utah is one
15
Top 10 States for EV Driver Growth 31 of 55 routes in 35 states that will serve as the
foundation for the nation’s electric charging
New Charging Solutions Help Power New EV Drivers network. Portions of I-80 from Salt Lake City to
Park City and from Salt Lake City to Nevada are
also part of the 85,000 miles of roadways that will include
1 Utah
signage identifying exits where charging stations are available.32
2 Oklahoma
7
3 Vermont 3
Oklahoma Gas and Electric and OnCue’s
4 Colorado 5 10 planned investment in charging infrastructure
5 Idaho Oklahoma Gas and Electric and OnCue, a
6 Nevada 6 roadside fueling station brand, are planning to
1
4
7 New Hampshire 8 expand charging infrastructure throughout the
8 Missouri state. Already, they have installed a fast-charging station in the
9 2 Yukon area, prompting local residents to buy or lease EVs. In
9 Arizona
addition, Oklahoma recently designated interstates 35, 40 and
10 Massachusetts 44 as EV charging corridors.33

Idaho Power encourages charging at home

For more than six months in 2017, Idaho Power
offered financial incentives to their customers
31
Of states with a minimum of 1,000 registered EVs. Source: Compiled by ChargePoint with data provided by IHS Markit through Q3 2017. in Blaine County who installed a charging
32
 mi Joi O’Donoghue, “Utah’s I-15 part of national’s alternative fuels, electric charging corridor,” Deseret News. November 3, 2016.
A station at home.34
URL: https://www.deseretnews.com/article/865666381/Utahs-I-15-part-of-national-alternative-fuels-electric-charging-corridor.html
33
 dam Wilmoth, “Rapid charging station books electric vehicles near Yukon,” The Oklahoman. December 29, 2016.
A
URL: http://newsok.com/article/5532558
34
 ome Charging Incentive Pilot Program—Blaine County.
H
URL: https://docs.idahopower.com/pdfs/aboutus/sustainability/stewardship/EV%20Home%20Charging%20Incentive-
Blaine%20County%20Pilot%20Terms%20and%20Conditions.pdf

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Utilities Help Accelerate

the Development of Public
Charging Infrastructure
How Rocky Mountain Power Is
Plugging Utah In

Rocky Mountain Power (RMP) has an EV program that

provides rebates to its customers to purchase and install
charging infrastructure to help accelerate the deployment of
Utilities have a powerful motivation to accelerate EV adoption. As people use more energy charging infrastructure and EV adoption in Utah. Utah is now
efficiently, smart charging electric vehicles provide an important opportunity for the utility. in the top three EV growth states thanks to the RMP rebate
Well-designed charging infrastructure programs that are sponsored by utilities are likely to program, new availability of EVs in the Utah market and the
further accelerate EV growth. As utilities help roll out more places to charge, EV driving will awareness of the benefits of driving electric.
become more accessible to even more people.
Learn more here:
Some utility-sponsored charging infrastructure programs include:35 https://www.rockymountainpower.net/env/ev/tcb.html

San Diego Gas Southern California Pacific Gas &

& Electric Edison Electric
incentivizes incentivizes incentivizes

3,500 1,500 7,500

ports ports ports
through through through
Power Your Drive Charge Ready EV Charge Network
program program program

35
J eff St. John, “California Utilities Seek $1 Billion to Build Out Electric Infrastructure,” Greentech Media, January 24, 2017.
URL: https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/california-utilities-seek-1b-to-build-out-electric-vehicle-infrastructure

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Smart Networks Make

Charging Work for
Any Business
ChargePoint: the World’s Leading
EV Charging Network
Station Status Station Usage Real Time Power
Last 30 Days
Category Time of Day

In Use
25
Available
20
Offline 15
Watch List 20
1.8 MW
Needs Service 5
0 603 kW
Light Moderate Heavy

Driver Accounts Average Session Length Financials

Last 30 Days Session Fees Utility Cost

100
4h 58m €500
75
€400
50 €300
€200
25
2h 6m Charging 2h 51m Idle €100
0 0
Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr

Total commercial Charges delivered:

31 million
charging spots: 36

43,000
36

EV charging stations are of limited use if they are siloed into multiple proprietary networks
or prohibitively difficult for owner-operators to manage. Unless stations are connected to an
intelligent charging network, station owners cannot easily set fees for charging, control who
uses their stations or track usage data. Smart EV charging solutions deliver a greater return
on investment in charging with:

+ Tools for setting the price that drivers pay to charge based on energy, time, session
or driver group, plus the flexibility to change this price over time
+ Ability to manage who can access at a station and when
+ Power management software to install more charging spots while controlling energy costs
+ Integration with mobile apps and in-dash vehicle systems that drivers use to find, access
and pay for charging Key Takeaways for Businesses
+ A graphical dashboard that shows real-time status and a detailed map, making it easy to + Charging infrastructure presents a market opportunity for all businesses.
check on stations from your desk or mobile phone
+ Businesses are adding commercial charging solutions at a rapid clip.
+ New charging infrastructure spurs EV driver growth and vice versa.
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As of December 2017.

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for EV Drivers

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4 | Expanding Incentives for EV Drivers

State Governments
Lead the Way
As of the end of 2017, 46 states offer incentives for EV drivers and/or businesses
that operate fleets or EV infrastructure.37 While uncertainty surrounds the federal
government’s EV incentives, state and local governments continue to provide financial
Did You Know?
support for EV adoption and charging infrastructure. These incentives are driving EV EV Tax Incentives Come to the South
growth throughout the U.S.
and the Rocky Mountains
Financial incentives for EV ownership aren’t limited to
Financial Incentives Are Working the West and East Coasts. A growing number of states
throughout the country are offering tax credits to EV
State policies promoting investments in EV and charging infrastructure are accelerating
buyers. Some of the most generous are:
EV driver growth. Most of the top 10 states with the most EV drivers have offered
attractive financial incentives for the past few years or more.
Colorado Louisiana Texas

A tax credit of up An alternative A tax credit of up

to $5,000 when fuel vehicle (AFV) to $2,500 when
you buy at a tax credit that you buy at a
local dealership can be applied local dealership
to 7.2% of your
vehicle purchase
cost, not to
exceed $1,500

States offering incentives

Top 10 states with the most EV drivers

37
National Council of State Legislatures.

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Financial Incentives in the State EV Drivers Commercial Charging Stations

Top States for EV Drivers
The top states for total EV drivers are using financial California $2,500 rebate + Periodic state-level grants for qualifying businesses
(based on income eligibility) + Numerous local and utility-sponsored programs
incentives to promote EVs and charging infrastructure.

Washington Sales tax exemption Sales tax exemption

Florida + New EV rebates from Jacksonville + A rebate worth up to half the cost of buying and
Energy Authority and Gulf Power installing a charging station in Sarasota County
+ HOV lane access + $200 rebate (Orlando Utilities Commission)

Texas $2,500 rebate available through + Up to $600K for charging stations
dealerships (Tesla excluded) (Alternative Fueling Facilities Program)
+ A rebate of up to $4,000 or 50% of the cost to buy and
install approved Level 2 charging stations (Austin Energy)

New York $2,000 rebate + Rebates for municipalities that purchase or lease
electric fleets (State of New York Charge NY Program)
+ Workplace charger rebates (PSEG Long Island)

Georgia HOV lane access with a permit $500 rebate for business charging stations (Georgia Power)

Illinois NA Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fleet Incentives

New Jersey + Sales tax exemption Grants of up to $5,000 per Level 2 charging station
+ HOV lane access (EV Workplace Charging Grant)

Key Incentive Takeaways

+ State financial incentives promote EV driving and infrastructure.
+ State incentives support EV driver growth.

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 5 EVs Drive Advances in Renewable
Power and Power Distribution

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5 | EVs Drive Advances in Renewable Power and Power Distribution

Utilities Play a Crucial Role

The rapid transition from petroleum-based mobility to a transportation system that runs
on electricity is the biggest transformational opportunity for utilities ever. EV drivers
represent beneficial electric load growth for the utility and a chance for them to grow
sustainably by:

+ Investing in renewable power

+ Providing power management tools to help fleets and individuals use more
power efficiently
The role that utilities will play in shaping
+ Designing new technologies to separate and balance EV loads our EV transportation experience will
+ Incentivizing the installation of smart connected charging infrastructure and helping
to raise awareness of the benefits of electricity as a transportation fuel. be much like that of gas providers over
For the coming EV generation, the role that utilities will play in shaping our transportation the past 100 years.
experience will be much like that of gas providers over the past 100 years.

EVs Are Increasing Demand Energy Dispensed Each Month

for Electricity 38
by ChargePoint Solutions Projected rate over
Currently, ChargePoint solutions dispense 8 gigawatt hours (GWh) of the next year:
energy per month, but that figure will likely reach 12 GWh/month over
the next year. Our projections suggest that this trend will accelerate as 12 GWh
the EV market expands throughout the country. Current rate:

8 GWh

38
ChargePoint user data, December 2017.

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The Rise of the Smart Grid

The rapid growth of EVs—as well as larger batteries and faster charging,
supporting longer-range driving—will increase the load on the existing
electrical grid. Utilities and electrical engineers specializing in the
EV charging industry have already identified this challenge. They are
developing new “smart grid” technologies for separating and routing
EV charging requests, better balancing the load across the distribution
grid to avoid compromising charging time and EV driver experience.
A long-term goal, to support “vehicle-to-grid” (V2G) solutions in Power (kWh) per Charging Session, by Model
Power (kWh) per Charging Session, by Model
39

which plug-in electric vehicles can communicate with the grid, will
enable drivers to sell electricity or modulate how quickly they charge.
Battery electric Plug-in hybrid electric
vehicles (BEVs) vehicles (PHEVs)
The growth of EVs has accelerated the pace of smart grid research
15
related to transportation electrification, which will likely produce
a more intelligent, resilient and modern grid to benefit all
electricity users. 10

V2G solutions will enable plug-in 0

Model S Model X Bolt EV Soul EV i3 e-Golf Volt x5 Fusion A3 Prius
electric vehicles to communicate xDrive40e Energi e-Tron Prime

with the grid—enabling drivers to As batteries get larger, the smart grid and V2G technologies will manage
bigger charging loads

sell electricity or modulate how

quickly they charge.

39
ChargePoint user data, December 2017.

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5 | EVs Drive Advances in Renewable Power and Power Distribution

California Leads the Way

California has pioneered the widespread introduction of EV driving and the
transformation of gas-powered transportation into electric mobility (e-mobility).
This transformation has led to higher electricity usage, which the state is
addressing through ambitious goals and innovation:
Total Energy by State
California Provides 70% of the Electricity Consumed by EVs42
+ California lawmakers are proposing a deadline of 2045 for phasing out
non-renewable power40
240M
+ Utilities such as Southern California Edison and PG&E are designing new
smart grid technologies and modernizing the state’s power grid41
+R
 esearchers are looking into ways EVs can deliver energy to the electric 180M
grid, possibly providing a new revenue model for EV owners

While other states may not adopt the same policies, California shows that
EV growth is highly manageable and tends to foster innovation. 120M California

60M

California shows that EV growth is

All other states
highly manageable and tends to 0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
foster innovation.

Key Energy Takeaways

+ The growth of EV driving will increase demand for electricity.
+ Much of the new demand for electricity will be met through increased
investment in renewable power sources.
+ Smart grid and V2G technologies will manage increased loads and provide
 revor Nace, “California Goes All In—100% Renewable Energy By 2045,” Forbes, August 1, 2017.
T more flexible and reliable power distribution for all electricity consumers.
40

URL: https://www.forbes.com/sites/trevornace/2017/08/01/california-goes-all-in-100-percent-renewable-energy-by-2045/
#13b12dde570f + California’s experience suggests the rise of EV driving will foster increased
“ Grid Modernization at Southern California Edison,” Edison International. use of renewable power and rapid technological innovation.
41

URL: https://www.edison.com/home/innovation/grid-modernization-at-southern-california-edison.html
42
ChargePoint data, December 2017.

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 6 The Future
Is Electric

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6 | The Future Is Electric

The Next Era of e-Mobility

Just as the nineteenth century belonged to the steam engine and the twentieth to the
internal combustion engine, so future generations will look back and see that mobility in
the twenty-first century belonged to electrically powered vehicles. Bloomberg predicts
that by 2040, 54% of new car sales worldwide will be electric, and the majority of vehicles
on the road globally could be EVs shortly thereafter.43
By 2040, 54% of new car sales
worldwide will be electric.

Number of Vehicle Sales 43

Battery Costs 43

EV Sales Will Overtake EV Battery Prices Will Continue to Fall

Traditional Car Sales by 2038 Electric Vehicles Average Prices
Internal Combustion Vehicles Forecast

100M $1,000 Per Kilowatt Hour

80M $800

60M $600

40M $400
$73
20M $200

0 0
2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030

43
Bloomberg New Energy Finance.

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Five Predictions Over Five Years

We looked into our crystal ball to see the future of e-mobility. Here are
our five predictions for the next five years.

Prediction

Electrification Becomes Truly Global

Automakers and governments worldwide will strengthen their
commitments to electrification, bringing out new models and
introducing policies to phase out polluting vehicles and encourage
broader EV adoption.

We predict that at least five additional countries will

set target dates for full electrification within the next
five years.

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Prediction

An Expanding Fueling Network and More Car

Models Make Electric Driving Ubiquitous
Our streets will get ready to accommodate greater numbers of personal
and fleet EVs with new charging spots that make it even easier to plug in
everywhere, including convenient fast charging hubs for longer trips.

We predict that more than 3 million commercial

charging spots will be installed globally by 2020.

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Prediction

Automakers Toss the Status Quo for New

Business Models
As automakers embrace e-mobility, they will look beyond the concept
of units shipped and start defining success by vehicle miles traveled
(VMT). Consumers, who’ll be able to choose to own, lease, rent, or share
an EV, will benefit from greater choice and flexibility.

We predict that automakers will offer a

vehicle-as-a-service model, earning revenue on
a cost-per-mile basis and ultimately earning more
money per vehicle.

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Prediction

Urban Mobility Becomes More Connected

and Efficient to Meet the Increasing
Demands of Population Growth
As more people move into urban environments, ridesharing and other
forms of on-demand mobility will become a necessity. Cities will plan
for fleets of connected EVs to begin replacing individual cars to reduce
congestion and pollution.

We predict that new, innovative city and town designs

will embrace e-mobility to meet existing air quality
targets and decrease congestion while improving local
living standards and economic prospects.

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Prediction

Fleetification: Fleets Disrupt the Entire

Transportation Ecosystem—from Commuter
Vehicles to Bus Depots and Beyond
As urban delivery fleets grow, shared ride offerings will increase. As
technology (eg, mobile apps, autonomous vehicles) drives a reduction
in individual vehicle ownership, more fleets will appear.

We predict that innovations in charging, the

proliferation of autonomous vehicles, the
deployment of smart technology and the
increased ability to monitor and manage all types
of electric-powered fleets will completely disrupt
traditional transportation models.

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We believe the next five years will

Five Predictions be a transformative time for electric
Over Five Years
The Journey to e-Mobility
transportation. The transition to
e-mobility will affect how we live,
1 Electrification becomes truly global.

2 An expanding fueling network and more car

work and grow our businesses and
models will make electric driving ubiquitous.
communities. Buckle up, because
3 Automakers toss the status quo for new
business models. change is happening fast!
4 Urban mobility becomes more connected and
efficient to meet the increasing demands of
population growth.

5 Fleets will disrupt the entire transportation

ecosystem—from commuter vehicles to bus
depots and beyond.

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