EV Characteristics
Name 3 characteristics about EVs that differ from ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles
Quiet, high acceleration, no engine, regenerative braking, low maintenance, MSRP higher, runs on electricity
True or False: there are currently no rebates available for electric vehicles
False: There are rebates available for EVs - up to $5000 from the federal government and $3000 from the provincial for a new EV
What are the three levels of charging for an electric vehicle?
Level 1 - a wall socket at 120 volts
Level 2 - a wall-mounted charger at 240 volts
Level 3 - an industrial charger at 480 volts
What does BEV mean?
Battery Electric Vehicle
True or false: EVs experience a range loss in winter
True - anywhere from 20-40% of your total range
Name 3 electric vehicles that can be bought in Nova Scotia today
Nissan Leaf, Chevy Bolt, Kia Niro, Hyundai Kona, Tesla Model 3, etc
How much is the federal and provincial rebate for a qualifying new EV bought in Nova Scotia?
$5000 federal, $3000 provincial
What does DCFC stand for?
Direct Current Fast Charging, also known as a level 3 charger
What does kW and kWh mean
Kilowatt and kilowatt hour
True or false - generally EVs are not rated for towing
True - EVs are not commonly rated for towing, but often do quite successfully. Be aware that this may void your warranty
What are the three types of electric vehicles?
HEV - Hybrid electric vehicle (ex. Toyota Prius)
PHEV - Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (ex. Mitsubishi Outlander)
BEV - Battery electric vehicle (ex. Nissan Leaf)
What rebates do new qualifying short-range PHEVs receive in Nova Scotia?
$2500 federal, $2000 provincial
What is the estimated time for an EV to fill from 20-80% on a DCFC?
Depending on conditions, 30-45 minutes
What does TCO stand for?
Total cost of ownership - the value of vehicle when considering all expenses over the length of estimated ownership, not just the MSRP
True or false: an EV with a battery malfunction can be serviced anywhere by any shop
False: only a certified EV technician with a proper hoist is qualified to work on an EV battery or drive train. Next Ride recommends people go to the dealer
Describe the process of regenerative braking
How much of a total rebate does a new Toyota Rav 4 Prime receive in Nova Scotia
$5000 federal, $3000 provincial
Which brand of electric vehicle currently charges the fastest of all?
Tesla
What does SOC and SOH stand for?
State of Charge and State of Health.
SOC - the current estimated charge of the battery, usually displayed on the dash in an EV ("my Tesla M3 reads 74% charge remaining for my journey home")
SOH - the estimated total capacity of the battery, relative to when it was brand new. Usually requires an onboard diagnostic tool to read ("this 2019 Bolt has a 96% state of health")
True or false - there are over 500 chargers in Nova Scotia
False - there are just over 160. More chargers are being built every month, but more are required