abasile
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$2.50/hour is far too expensive, as is the $2/hour that Caltech charges. While I agree with TonyWilliams that it would be better for EV drivers to pay those prices than to drive ICE cars, arguably the most important goal in installing public EVSEs should be to encourage EV adoption, just like the HOV privileges, tax credits, etc. An overly-expensive, rarely-used EVSE will not help the cause. Prospective EV drivers need to see these EVSEs getting used.
I think L2 charging should be $1/hour or less, at least at the LEAF's charging rate of 3.3 kW.
If recouping the cost of the EVSE is an issue, then universities should go with cheaper EVSEs. If I were in charge, I'd buy AeroVironment EVSEs at $600/each on eBay, and not bother with Coulomb or Ecotality. Make charging free, and post a sign encouraging online donations.
Also, I totally agree with Herm. If you want to help grow the charging network, install an outdoor EVSE or 240V outlet at your home and/or business, and post it on PlugShare.com. At my house, I'm offering the only publicly-accessible L2 EVSE (probably the only one, period) in the San Bernardino Mountains. Maybe some more of you can start sharing plugs so that when I'm down the mountain, I'll have more places to charge.
I think L2 charging should be $1/hour or less, at least at the LEAF's charging rate of 3.3 kW.
If recouping the cost of the EVSE is an issue, then universities should go with cheaper EVSEs. If I were in charge, I'd buy AeroVironment EVSEs at $600/each on eBay, and not bother with Coulomb or Ecotality. Make charging free, and post a sign encouraging online donations.
Also, I totally agree with Herm. If you want to help grow the charging network, install an outdoor EVSE or 240V outlet at your home and/or business, and post it on PlugShare.com. At my house, I'm offering the only publicly-accessible L2 EVSE (probably the only one, period) in the San Bernardino Mountains. Maybe some more of you can start sharing plugs so that when I'm down the mountain, I'll have more places to charge.