5/6/2023 0 Comments Battery buddy police vehicles![]() ![]() DC fast charging speeds range significantly based on their power levels, which are five to 35 times faster than Level 2 charging. This type of charging can be expensive and energy-intensive, but is essential for a mission-critical EV fleet. If you share your cars, or you have another need to charge your vehicles in 15 minutes or less, you need a Direct Current (DC) fast charger. If your vehicles stay at the station between shifts this works well. Level 2 charging refills your battery to 80% SOC in a few hours. Most agencies install “Level 2” charging, which uses a 240V circuit similar in size to the electric dryer or air conditioner in your house. If you plug into a typical 120V wall outlet it would take a full day to charge. This depends on what level of charging you are using, and how much energy you want to start your shift with. Myth 2: Electric vehicles take too long to charge It was only a few years ago when a long-distance EV only had a 200-mile range. While today’s EVs may not be ready for highway patrol or covering large areas, vehicle ranges of 400-500 miles are coming soon. When you need to drive quickly, they accelerate like a sports car. All three will easily cover a full shift.ĮVs are almost perfectly designed for police work as they use very little power while idling with the HVAC running, or driving at neighborhood patrol speeds. ![]() The Tesla Model Y has a 330-mile range, the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT has a 270-mile range, and the Tesla Model 3 AWD goes 358 miles on a full charge. Most municipal police cars drive less than 100 miles per shift. Myth 1: Electric vehicles don’t have enough range Electric vehicle myths are intended to keep you from considering adding electric vehicles to your fleet. ![]()
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