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Are the L3 chargers at dealers going to be accessible 24/7? If not, the ability to use them during the commute or for limited touring won't exist.
palmermd said:Phoenix said:I would also add Auburn or Colfax for folks heading up to Tahoe/Truckee (or somewhere midway between Sacramento & Tahoe).
Folks who live in those areas can also go the extra mile to identify likely locations within the parameters suggested by ElectricVehicle in the initial post.
off topic, but I suggested Pollock Pines long ago. http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=2866" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
ElectricVehicle said:This thread is to discuss and reocommend good locations for Level 3 Quick Chargers (Nissan) / Level 3 Fast Chargers (CARB). Even the name for these changes depending on who you're talking with!
Things to consider in picking Quick Charge sites:
...3. Quick Chargers are expensive to install and operate.
The Quick Charge units start at $10,000 and go up to $50,000. Installation, even at a site that already has 3 phase power is likely to exceed $10,000 and more typically $15,000 to $30,000. So your small neighborhood espresso stand won't have the power or funding to support a Quick Charger. Think more along the lines of major park and ride lots, major malls, large business installations that have large facilities and power budgets with plenty of 3 phase power. Demand energy charges for a quick charger, because of the high peak energy (50kW) used by a quick charger will cost around $500 to $1300 per month (Using typical demand charges of $10 to $25/kW peak load). kWh Energy costs during the day time for a single Nissan LEAF Quick Charge of roughly 18 kWh AC (from the grid - or solar) will run from $2.88 to $18. ($0.16/kWh to $1.00/kWh) Yes, that's $1/kWh, during peak demand electricity costs can hit or exceed $1/kWh in a commercial setting. San Diego Gas and Electric being one example of the higher rates...
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