Interesting real life scenario. We have two level2 chargers at work, and a bigger handful of EV cars. The volt takes about 8 hours to charge (from 110v), the leaf maybe in 4 hours using level2, and the tesla could also be a full workday if run down.
So who should get priority on the chargers, and for how long?
I politely suggested the volt plug into a spare 110 outlet around our building, and not use a l2 charger. Arguably the leaf has such limited range, it probably needs the charger more than a tesla. The Prius plug-ins are coming soon as well.
Part of me thinks the Prius and Volt are not 'real' EV in the sense that if not charged, they just burn some gas and give priority to the leaf/tesla. Part of me thinks we should encourage any electric tech, Prius (old and new), volt, etc., so in that respect we are all equals.
I should add this is an incredibly good problem to have. Frankly I did not forsee the day when EV chargers at work would be available, much less be a scarce resource! Has anyone else had this situation, and how have you handled it? With the Leaf selling like mad in California (partially due to the HOV lane perk), and the Prius plug-in also eligible, I suspect this situation will be much more common.
Thoughts?
So who should get priority on the chargers, and for how long?
I politely suggested the volt plug into a spare 110 outlet around our building, and not use a l2 charger. Arguably the leaf has such limited range, it probably needs the charger more than a tesla. The Prius plug-ins are coming soon as well.
Part of me thinks the Prius and Volt are not 'real' EV in the sense that if not charged, they just burn some gas and give priority to the leaf/tesla. Part of me thinks we should encourage any electric tech, Prius (old and new), volt, etc., so in that respect we are all equals.
I should add this is an incredibly good problem to have. Frankly I did not forsee the day when EV chargers at work would be available, much less be a scarce resource! Has anyone else had this situation, and how have you handled it? With the Leaf selling like mad in California (partially due to the HOV lane perk), and the Prius plug-in also eligible, I suspect this situation will be much more common.
Thoughts?