Electric Vehicles: Charging Connecticut

Late in 2010, electric vehicles hit dealer showrooms. CT was selected to be one of the first states targeted for early roll-out for the Chevrolet Volt and in 2012 for the Nissan Leaf and other models.

CL&P is getting ready

CL&P is preparing for electric vehicles to take charge of the road and we are ready to support your transportation needs as you consider electric vehicles and charging stations.

Is an EV for me?

EVs have several main value propositions: cheaper, cleaner, domestic, economic growth.

Cheaper: Electricity is much cheaper than gasoline – it’s about a third of the current cost of gas. Electric vehicles also require next to no maintenance because they have no oil changes, no muffler and no catalytic converter.

Cleaner: An electric vehicle has reduced tailpipe emissions, even 0 emissions if you drive electric only. Even with the nation’s mainly coal-fired electrical grid, driving on electricity produces less carbon dioxide and other pollutants than driving on gasoline. And in New England, for example, the regional power grid is roughly 30% cleaner than the national average. Plus, plug-in cars give you the option of driving on renewable electricity sources such as solar, wind, or geothermal energy.

Domestic: Electricity is made in the U.S. By driving an EV, you can help reduce consumption of fossil fuel and increase the nation’s energy independence.

Economic growth: investment in a domestic battery manufacturing industry and the construction, operation, and maintenance of charging infrastructure deployment will stimulate local economy and support job growth.

Bonus: Plug-in cars are fun to drive!

For more information Email CL&Ps EV team: CL-PEV@nu.com or visit the U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center