Charging at home is easy.

Using a regular three prong outlet

• When you get home in the evening, plug your car into a regular three prong outlet.
• Let your car charge overnight, just like a smartphone.
• Do you drive 30 miles or less most days? Please take a minute to think about it.
• If so, charging overnight with a regular outlet meets your daily driving needs.
• If you’re one of the 80% of Coloradans who drive less than 30 miles per day, charging overnight with a regular outlet meets your daily driving needs!

Installing an electric car charger at home

• If you drive more than 30 miles most days, consider installing a more powerful electric car charger at home. These are called “Level 2” chargers.
• Search online for “home electric vehicle charger.” You can find these chargers on Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe’s and more. Common chargers include: Juicebox 48, ChargePoint Home Flex, and ClipperCreek LCS-30P.
• You’ll need to hire an electrician to install the charger. You should get 2-3 quotes from local electricians.
• Once your charger is installed, plug your car in when you get home in the evening and let it charge overnight, just like a smartphone!
• Click here to find qualified electricians near you: https://plugstar.com/electricians
• Click here and sign up to hear about electric car information, deals, and incentives in Boulder County as they become available.

Charging on the go isn’t a mystery.

• If you need to charge your car when you’re on the go, there are public chargers across Colorado and the network is rapidly growing.
• Finding public chargers is easy on Google Maps, along with many other resources.
• Public chargers are not like gas stations. They’re everywhere from grocery store parking lots to public parking garages, shopping centers, parking spots on the street, and more.
• Don’t be scared of running out of charge with so many public chargers and home charging!
• Using public chargers is easy. You pay using an app or a credit card, plug the charger into your car, and go about your business while your car charges.
• Try typing your zip code into this link and see how many public chargers pop up! https://www.plugshare.com/​
• Click here and sign up to hear about electric car information, deals, and incentives in Boulder County as they become available.

There’s an electric car for your lifestyle.

• Most new electric cars go over 200 miles on a single charge.
• Running errands around town? Commuting to work? Getting to the trailhead and back? Picking up the kids from practice? Electric cars do all that and more!
• Electric cars meet your cargo space needs. Whether it’s dogs, kids, groceries, or outdoor gear, you’ve got space to spare.
• You can charge your car from the comfort of your own home! Just plug it in when you get home, relax on the couch with your favorite shows, get a great night’s sleep and wake up ready for the day’s adventures with enough charge to get you there and back.
• Electric cars are also super fun to drive – quiet with great acceleration!
• Driving electric reduces your carbon footprint and contributes to cleaner air in the Front Range.
• Check out this resource from PlugStar that walks you through finding an electric car that’s right for you: https://plugstar.com/guide
• Click here and sign up to hear about electric car information, deals, and incentives in Boulder County as they become available.

Electric cars – cheaper than you think…

• Don’t miss out on up to $10,000 in federal and Colorado tax credits for buying an electric car! These tax credits bring prices in line with new gasoline powered cars.
• Federal tax credits are up to $7,500 and Colorado tax credits are up to $2,500, depending what type of car you get.
• Note that the federal tax credit isn’t available for all models right now. Here’s a link to see federal tax credits for specific models: Federal Tax Credits for All-Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (fueleconomy.gov)​
• You’ll also save money by driving with electricity instead of gas. Plus, there’s very little maintenance and no oil changes needed!
• Electric cars can fit your wallet and lifestyle, all while contributing to cleaner air in the Front Range.
• Click this link from PlugStar to find available tax credits for you! https://plugstar.com/tools/incentives
• Click here and sign up to hear about electric car information, deals, and incentives in Boulder County as they become available.