Electric Vehicles, A Smart Transportation Choice
Electric vehicles (EV) cost less to operate than gas powered cars
In Santa Clara, EV operation is five times cheaper than gasoline and diesel-powered cars. Switch to an EV and save big on fuel. In Santa Clara, residents could save an estimated $2,335 a year.
EVs are environmentally friendly
EVs have no tailpipe emissions. Silicon Valley Power provides 100% carbon-free power to all residents, so when you charge your EV at home, it is powered by carbon-free power. If you use public charging stations, the power plant producing the electricity may produce emissions, but electricity from hydro, solar, geothermal or wind-powered plants is generally emission-free.
Never go to the gas station again
Electric vehicles do not require gasoline and can be charged at home with a standard 120 volt outlet or a 240 volt Level 2 charger can be installed for faster, more efficient charging.
EV performance benefits
Electric motors provide quiet, smooth operation, stronger acceleration and require less maintenance than gasoline-powered internal combustion engines.
EV driving range and recharge time
EV range is typically between 80 to over 330 miles on a full charge, depending on the vehicle. The average daily round-trip commute is less than 30 miles. Fully recharging the battery pack can take four to eight hours. A "fast charge" to 80% capacity can take 30 minutes.*
*Source: U.S. Department of Energy
In Santa Clara, EV operation is five times cheaper than gasoline and diesel-powered cars. Switch to an EV and save big on fuel. In Santa Clara, residents could save an estimated $2,335 a year.
EVs are environmentally friendly
EVs have no tailpipe emissions. Silicon Valley Power provides 100% carbon-free power to all residents, so when you charge your EV at home, it is powered by carbon-free power. If you use public charging stations, the power plant producing the electricity may produce emissions, but electricity from hydro, solar, geothermal or wind-powered plants is generally emission-free.
Never go to the gas station again
Electric vehicles do not require gasoline and can be charged at home with a standard 120 volt outlet or a 240 volt Level 2 charger can be installed for faster, more efficient charging.
EV performance benefits
Electric motors provide quiet, smooth operation, stronger acceleration and require less maintenance than gasoline-powered internal combustion engines.
EV driving range and recharge time
EV range is typically between 80 to over 330 miles on a full charge, depending on the vehicle. The average daily round-trip commute is less than 30 miles. Fully recharging the battery pack can take four to eight hours. A "fast charge" to 80% capacity can take 30 minutes.*
*Source: U.S. Department of Energy
Silicon Valley Power is dedicated to clean air
Santa Clara is an ideal place to own an EV as much of our power comes from hydroelectric and renewable energy sources and we provide 100% carbon-free power to all Santa Clara residents. This means that when you drive an EV, you are trading your fossil fuels (gasoline or diesel) for energy coming from dams, wind farms, geothermal facilities and solar power. When you choose an EV, you're using less fossil fuels than a traditional gasoline-powered car.
Santa Clara is an ideal place to own an EV as much of our power comes from hydroelectric and renewable energy sources and we provide 100% carbon-free power to all Santa Clara residents. This means that when you drive an EV, you are trading your fossil fuels (gasoline or diesel) for energy coming from dams, wind farms, geothermal facilities and solar power. When you choose an EV, you're using less fossil fuels than a traditional gasoline-powered car.