In addition to the vehicle loaner part of this project, we will also be aiming to develop a broad EV charging station network in central Appalachia that will cover the 218 counties covered (55 in WV, 54 in KY, 52 in TN, 32 in OH, and 25 in VA). Rural Reimagined seeks to install over 200 new charging stations (mainly Level 2 with some DC Fast Chargers) total, and is looking for interested potential site hosts in the project counties.
To ensure that we are not duplicating efforts covered elsewhere, please review your state’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) plan (available in the FAQ section) before submitting a site assessment form.
For additional information regarding charging station installs, please read our FAQ section below. If you have any other questions not answered here, please do not hesitate to reach out to us using the contact info below (please choose your state’s Point of Contact). If you would like to submit a site for consideration, please use the form provided and email it to your state’s POC.
There are four types of chargers available:
- ChargePoint CT4021-GW1 (public Leve 2)
- ChargePoint CPF50 (fleet or multi-unit dwelling Level 2)
- Enel X Juicebox EV Charging Station (residential Level 2)
- ChargePoint Express 250 (DCFC)
- ChargePoint CT4021-GW1, ChargePoint CPF50, and Enel x Juicebox: Single-phase circuit (32A @ 208/240V) with 40A circuit breaker
- ChargePoint Express 250: 3-phase power
The charger itself is provided to you at no cost as part of the project. However, as a site host, you will be responsible for the cost of the installation, which could include but are not limited to site preparation work, upgrades to the electrical panel, trenching, pouring a concrete slab, the installation of the charging unit, increases in the cost of electricity, dedicated parking spaces, and signage.
For this project, we are using the following estimates:
| EVSE | Charger Type | Estimated Cost to Install |
|---|---|---|
| Enel X Juicebox | Level 2 – Residential | $200 – $2,000 |
| ChargePoint CPF50 | Level 2 – Multi-family/Fleet | $2,000 – $5,000 |
| ChargePoint CT4021-GW1 | Level 2 – Public | $5,000 – $8,000 |
| ChargePoint Express 250 | DC Fast Charger | $20,000 – $25,000 |
The project will provide some reimbursement based on the type of charger being installed:
| Type of EVSE | Reimbursement Amount |
|---|---|
| Enel X Juicebox (Level 2) | Up to $1,000 |
| ChargePoint CPF50 (Level 2) | Up to $1,000 |
| ChargePoint CT4021-GW1 (Level 2) | Up to $2,000 |
| ChargePoint Express 250 (DCFC) | Up to $7,000 |
The increase will depend on the level of demand currently on your electrical panel. The electricity cost for a Level 2 charger is $0.10 – $0.15 per kilowatt hour(kWh) and $0.30 – $0.40 per kWh. If a charger is installed on an existing panel with more than 50kW demand, your cost could increase significantly whereas if a charger is installed on its own panel, you may not see a significant increase in costs.
Yes. As the site host, you may choose from different business models to adopt in order to recover the electricity costs. The public chargers will have a payment system integrated inside to set the charging rate, while the residential charging stations will charge through the EVmatch platform (more info here). Multi-family and fleet applications have a few different options (free, set-amount, etc.), which will be up to the site host to decide.
Please click your state’s name to view the approved National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) plan.
| Responsibility | Description |
|---|---|
| Site Preparation | The site host is required to provide additional electrical service, ground preparation work, and a permit for the charging station installation (other than grant contribution for installation). |
| Charging Access | The site host is required to make the installed charging station publicly accessible (except multi-unit dwelling and fleet applications) for 3-5 years. |
| Partnership/data sharing | The site host should agree to partner with the project team to monitor the utilization rate and share and report utilization data with the project team. |
| Operation & Maintenance | The site host should operate the EV charging station with reasonable charging pricing, ensure that the charging station remains in good condition, and report to the project team if there is any noticeable incident or change. |
| Others | Other contributions requested from the site hosts will be detailed later. |
Note: A detailed site host agreement will be provided later to the site hosts for review and signed authorization. This document is not designed to replace the site host agreement.
The following are excellent resources for learning more about charging infrastructure:
After the three years of the project warranty, site hosts will have a few options:
- Capital purchase: Own the station and all responsibilities outright
- ChargePoint as a service: A short term (3-5 years) “lease” of the equipment
- Remove/Disconnect: Site owner may choose to remove or disconnect the charger
The quotes for installs will depend on what type of charger you’re putting in, as well as the overall needs of the installation. You may use our provided estimates as a guide, but please keep in mind that every site will be different, and our amounts are not set prices.
As the project lead, Tennessee Tech University will have access to the data, as will ChargePoint. You as the site host will also have access to the data. Any data collected by TTU will be used for project reporting to DOE and data analysis as part of the project. TTU will not share any specifics of vehicle make, model, year, or any identifiable traits of the vehicles.