Electric Vehicles Charging Stations and Calabasas: a Status Report
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Electric Vehicles Charging Stations and Calabasas: A Status Report Prepared by the Environmental Commission Subcommittee and Community Members EV Charging Stations in Calabasas Contents Introduction EV Charging Stations Committee, Executive Summary of Findings and Recommendations Demand for EVs in California The Status of EV Charging Stations in and around Calabasas Best Practices: Neighboring Communities Funding Sources for EV Charging Stations and The Future of EVs Appendices: Definition of EVs and Alternatives, Pros and Cons EV Charging Stations: Brands, Types, Economics and Reservation System Options EV Charging Stations in Calabasas Subcommittee Residents: Jason Pomerantz, Dawn Bregman Business: Hans Dakhlia from Bob Smith BMW and Community Calabasas High School: Ethan Taub, Lucy Schiller Novello, Nathan White, Sydney Bregman Members Viewpoint High School: Jennifer Marcus De Toledo High School: Lauren Pomerantz A true community based team: Residents, Students, El Camino High School: Jonathan Salman Businesses, Commissioners Calabasas Environmental Commissioners: David Cohan, Julie Elginer Executive Summary: Findings -Conducted research on the growth of EVs, including the expanded number of makes / models of cars across various price-points. This includes the most popular types of EV charging stations, economics of EV charging stations and reservations systems. -Explored the Pros/Cons of EVs to ensure balanced assessment of recommendations. -Evaluated demand for EVs in California including preferred locations for charging stations in Los Angeles area. -Identified existing EV charging stations in / around Calabasas with a map provided -Includes: functioning / nonfunctioning units in public locations, businesses and area schools -Identified number of EV charging stations, types and reservation systems at local cities and non-LVUSD schools. -Have a sense for demand based on research and discussions with speakers at public forum. **Based on these findings, Calabasas has room for growth in terms of the number and types of EV charging stations in public, commercial and academic locations.** Recommendations 1. Additional City efforts to put up more EV stations (accessible to as many types of EVs as possible) in public centers such as city parks, etc. 2. Additional efforts be made to encourage local businesses (including strip mall and office building owners) and LVUSD to put up more EV stations on their locations. 3. Additional education to citizens and businesses regarding current locations including newest EV station near farmer’s market 4. Efforts be made to encourage the "broken" units be fixed, replaced for worst case, removed. 5. Efforts be made to collaborate with local businesses to sponsor EV units (i.e. Bob Smith and others at the forum said that they would help subsidize the cost of units, etc.) 6. Additional EC or staff efforts be used to resolve issues of timeliness at stations (i.e. how to utilize the time at the stations, who pays, etc.) A Primer on Clear Air Cars: The Types and Number of Vehicles is Growing Rapidly Across Makes / Models. Zero Emission Vehicles Transitional Zero Emission Partial Zero Emission Vehicles Vehicles Definition Zero tailpipe emissions and emits 98% Meet the super-ultra low emission Vehicles that offer advanced cleaner emissions than current model standard and includes hybrids. PZEVs emissions controls and run on year’s avg vehicle. Electric only run on gasoline, yet offer extremely gasoline. vehicles. clean emissions Popular Types of Vehicles Chevrolet Spark BMW I3 REX Audi (6 models) Fiat 500e Cadillac ELR BMW (15) Ford Focus Chevy Volt Mini Cooper (9) Kia Soul Electric Ford Fusion Buick (1) Mercedes B Class Honda CR-Z Cadillac (1) Mitsubishi Hyundai Sonata Chevrolet (1) Nissan Leaf Kia Optima Chrysler (1) Smart Mercedes S Class Dodge (2) Tesla (10 models) Subaru Crosstrek Ford (2) Volkswagen e-GOLF Toyota Camry Honda (3) Toyota Prius Hyundai (3) Volkswagen Jetta Jaguar (14) Jeep (4) Kia (4) Land Rover (5) Mazda (3) Subaru (5) Volkswagen (10) Volvo (1) Source: 2016 Clean Car Buying Guide EV Charging Stations in Calabasas In the Past Four Years, Demand for EVs in CA is Skyrocketing EV Charging Stations in Calabasas Public Charging Stations Dominate Workplace Based in Los Angeles. This Has Implications for Municipalities Such as Calabasas. “The electric vehicle market grows with its charging infrastructure. The 30 California cities with the highest electric vehicle uptake have, on average, 5 times the public charging infrastructure per capita than the US average.” The EV market demands investment in public charging infrastructure. International Council on Clean Transportation, Sept 2016 EV Charging Stations in Calabasas Common Types of EV Charging Stations Levels Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Voltage 110 Volt, Trickle Charger 240 Volt Direct Current Length of Time to 12-16 Hours 3-4 hours 30-60 minutes Complete Charge Avg Price $200 - $1000, minimal $4,200 - $7,200 without $15,000 - $35,000 installation required installation Misc Most Common; Most Cost effective. 4 different models (pedestal, wall mount, single or dual) What are the charging stations in or near Calabasas? Calabasas has Fewer Public Stations Relative to Neighboring Communities. https://www.plugshare.com EV Charging Stations in Calabasas Best Practices and Neighboring Communities City Cost Amount of Locations Other Notes stations Thousand Oaks $0.59, $0.40 with One level 3, and City Hall, Park Registering for a “Blink Card” about a dozen and Rides, Blink Card level 2 chargers. Janss Marketplace and Oaks mall Malibu Free About 5 Malibu Civic Slightly smaller Center, Streets in population around Malibu than Calabasas Santa Monica Free, but Over 50 Public parking In 2015, Santa considering centers, parks, Monica changing and other public considered locations. charging for use. EV Charging Stations in Calabasas Our EV charging network: Current Assessment Functioning Non- Functioning El Camino High School Sagebrush Cantina Park and Ride El Camino Bob Smith Shopping BMW Soul Cycle Center City Hall Albertson’s Gelson’s Shopping Shopping Lost Hills Center Center Sheriff’s Station Viewpoint School Calabasas EV charging network: Current Assessment Malibu Creek State Park As of February 2017 City Hall Gelson’s Village Shopping Center El Camino Shopping Center Park and Ride Bob Smith BMW Sheriff’s Station Creekside Village Shopping Center There are ample opportunities for EV charging station growth in Calabasas. ● Retail ● Other City Properties ○ Commons Shopping Center ○ City of Calabasas Park System ○ Courtyard at the Commons ○ Calabasas Tennis and Swim ○ The Summit at Calabasas Center ○ Calabasas Canyon Center ○ Clubhouse ○ Calabasas Plaza ● Calabasas Adjacent ● Businesses located along ○ King Gillette Ranch ○ Parkway Calabasas and Agoura Road ● Las Virgenes School District ○ District Offices ○ 4 Elementary Schools, 2 Middle ● Other Schools, 1 High School EV Charging Stations in Calabasas Potential Funding Sources ● Funding for the EV charging station at City ● Funding for the EV charging station at Hall provided by the California Energy Calabasas Park and Ride was funded by Commission. Measure R. ● Administered by the South Coast Air ● The key is that this was part of a “major Quality Mgmt District. transportation facility” thus it was funded ● The City did not fund this project. from different revenue source. ● The City did not fund this project. **Per the Environmental Services Supervisor, “There are companies such as Clean Fuel and EvGo that pay for charging stations as long as the applicant provides 2 dedicated parking spots.** EV Charging Stations in Calabasas The Future of EVs is Bright: Strong Sales Growth is Predicted by Almost All Major Sources 1. Battery costs are dropping quickly. 2. Longer range, affordable electric vehicles are coming. 3. More charging stations are coming. 4. The auto industry is embracing EVs. 5. The global imperative to cut carbon pollution and oil dependency. Source: National Resource Defense Council, 2016 There is an opportunity for the City of Calabasas, the business community and LVUSD to invest in EV charging stations to meet both the increased demand and the desire to protect our environmental leadership position. Recommendations 1. Additional City efforts to put up more EV stations (accessible to as many types of EVs as possible) in public centers such as city parks, etc. 2. Additional efforts be made to encourage local businesses (including strip mall and office building owners) and LVUSD to put up more EV stations on their locations. 3. Additional education to citizens and businesses regarding current locations including newest EV station near farmer’s market 4. Efforts be made to encourage the "broken" units be fixed, replaced for worst case, removed. 5. Efforts be made to collaborate with local businesses to sponsor EV units (i.e. Bob Smith and others at the forum said that they would help subsidize the cost of units, etc.) 6. Additional EC or staff efforts be used to resolve issues of timeliness at stations (i.e. how to utilize the time at the stations, who pays, etc.) What can Calabasas do to be ready? Thank you, in advance, for your commitment to this issue. Commissioners and and Community Members of Environmental Commission Electric Vehicle Charging Station Subcommittee Appendices “The future of transportation is here and it’s knocking at your door! Our day-to-day means of transportation are changing and the more municipalities, business leaders...know about EVs, the more prepared they