Electric Vehicle (EV) Resources

Electric Vehicles

From the Department of Energy:

The electric vehicle market is evolving rapidly, with models available in a range of vehicle types, from compact cars and sedans to sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and pickup trucks. Some EVs operate solely on batteries, while others are hybrid models with both an electric motor and an internal combustion engine. This section provides an overview of the types of EVs as well as types of charging infrastructure. It also discusses steps that States and localities have taken to prepare for increasing numbers of EVs by providing public charging stations.  

Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)

Drawing of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, which features a gasoline engine, a small electric motor, and a battery, and a hybrid electric vehicle, which features an electric motor and two batteries. Both vehicles have plugs for recharging.
Both BEVs and PHEVs can be recharged from external sources and are capable of operating with zero tailpipe emissions. (VectorMine/stock.adobe.com)

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs)—also referred to as “all-electric vehicles”—run on electricity only and are recharged from an external power source. They are propelled by one or more electric motors powered by rechargeable battery packs. 

Almost all BEVs can travel at least 100 miles on a charge, and many new vehicles coming on the market offer an all-electric range of 200-300 miles or more.

Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) also use batteries to power an electric motor and can be recharged from an external power source, but they incorporate a smaller internal combustion engine that can recharge the battery (or in some models, directly power the wheels) to allow for longer driving ranges.

PHEVs can usually drive moderate distances in “EV mode” using only the battery, typically from 20 to 50 miles in current models. This significantly reduces their gasoline use and emissions under typical driving conditions, since most trips are short.

PHEVs use 14 to 47 percent less fuel than conventional vehicles if their batteries are fully charged. When electricity is unavailable, PHEVs can run on gasoline alone.

Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs)

Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) are powered by a combination of an internal combustion engine with electric motors running off a battery pack for greater efficiency. The batteries of an HEV cannot be recharged from an external source.

Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs)

Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) use a highly efficient electrochemical process to convert hydrogen into electricity, which powers an electric motor. FCEVs on the market today are not designed for recharging their battery from an external source. Rather, they are fueled with compressed hydrogen gas that is stored in a tank on the vehicle.


Locations of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

The City of Athens has many locations for EV owners to charge and more are being planned! 

NameLocationCostType
Athens City Parking Garage15 East Washington StreetCharging Free, Metered Spaces $0.25 per 20 minutesTwo Level 2 Chargers
Athens City Pool L2601 East State Street$.075/hr for the first 4 hours and $1.00/hr for each thereafterTwo Level 2 Charging Ports at one Station
Athens City Pool DC Fast 62.5 kW601 East State Street$0.15/minute for first 30 minutes and $0.25/minute for each minute thereafterOne Charging Station with a Combo port and a CHAdeMO port
Athens Public Library30 Home StreetFree ChargingFour Level 2 Chargers
Don Wood Automotive 62.5 kW810 East State Street$5.00 for 15 minutesTwo Dc Fast Charge Stations with a Combo port and a CHAdeMO port
Little Fish Brewing Company8675 Armitage RoadFree ChargingOne Level 2 Charger
OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital65 Hospital DriveFree ChargingThree Level 2 Chargers
Ohio University Lot 147169 West Union StreetPay Lot, Call 740-593-1917 for more information
One Level 2 Port
Ohio University Stocker Center Lot16-34 West Green DrivePay Lot, Call 740-593-1917 for more informationTwo Level 2 Ports
Ohio University Baker GarageOxbow TrailPay Lot, Call 740-593-1917 for more information
Two Level 2 Ports
Ohio University Lot 11128 West Green DrivePay Lot, Call 740-593-1917 for more information
Two Level 2 Ports
Ohio University Lot 132100 Richland AvenuePay Lot, Call 740-593-1917 for more information
Two Level 2 Ports
Ohio University Peden Stadium200 Richland AvenuePay Lot, Call 740-593-1917 for more information
Two Level 2 Ports
Ohio University Lot 9024 Race StreetPay Lot, Call 740-593-1917 for more information
One Level 2 Port