An electric vehicle (EV) is a car, truck, SUV or van that runs at least partly on electricity. It uses an electric motor powered by energy stored in a battery. An EV does not require oil, and its maintenance is often much less expensive than for gas cars. EVs are available at a wide range of price points and can be purchased with federal, state and local tax incentives.

Most EVs have an electric vehicle near me -estimated driving range of 200-250 miles per charge. High-end models from Tesla and other manufacturers can go even farther. They have also been rated as some of the safest vehicles on the road thanks to a larger crumple zone and no exhaust pipe.

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In addition to charging at home, most EVs can use public recharging stations, known as Level 2 chargers. These stations use a connector type that’s different from a standard household outlet. Typically, a 240V charger is required, and you’ll need an adapter or a specific EV-compatible charger. Some EVs, like the Kia Niro EV, have a built-in charger that connects to any J1172 connector.

NYSERDA offers a variety of programs to support the adoption of EVs and their charging infrastructure including: