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Up to 80% of electric vehicle charging is done at home.
Energy costs vary widely based on the time of day, day of the week and season of the year. If you can charge your electric vehicle during off- peak hours, you can save money. SWCE has charging rates for members using a 240-volt charger to charge their electric vehicle.
What to know:
- A 240-volt charging station (Level 2) is recommended for a faster charge.
- A local electrician or Energy Wise MN can provide charger recommendations.
- A Level 2 charger should be installed by a licensed electrician and it may require an upgrade to your service panel.
- SWCE has rebates available to members that are on an electric charging rate.
- If you are building a new home or remodeling your garage, now is the time to consider wiring for a future charging station.
How to enroll in SWCE's electric vehicle Time-of-Use program:
- Fill out the EV Time of Use form below.
- Contact an electrician to install a submeter socket and a level 2 (240v) electric vehicle charging station. SWCE is able to provide a quote for this service if you're interested in hiring our master electrician.
Meter socket must be:
- Sub metered
- Bottom of meter socket is tied to the charger
- Located outside - 5 feet to center of meter
- Only wired to the EV charger(s)
- Once the meter socket and charger are installed and an affidavit is completed, contact SWCE to schedule program enrollment.
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chargEV™
chargEV™ was created in 2020 by 31 electric cooperatives throughout Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin to help promote electric vehicle adoption.
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PlugShare
PlugShare allows you to find EV charging stations based on your location. The site also allows you to filter your results based on type of charger, cost and more.
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Nuts and Bolts of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)
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Overview of Electric Vehicles (EVs)
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ChargeWise Level 2 EV Charger Rebate
ChargeWise is a voluntary program offered by SWCE members with a qualifying hardwired, level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). The qualifying EVSE must be enrolled in either an
• Off-peak EV charging rate
• EV time of use (TOU) rate
SWCE will pay for up to $500 of the project cost.
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Revolt Renewable Wind Energy
Power your BEV or PHEV with 100% wind energy at no extra cost. You’ll still have to pay for the energy you use, but you’ll be able to do so knowing that when you go electric, you’ll always be going green. With Revolt
renewable energy, a renewable energy credit (REC) is created that embodies all the environmental benefits of that energy.When you claim your Revolt upgrade, we’ll dedicate wind energy RECs on your behalf, completely offsetting the energy used to power your BEV/PHEV.