FAQ related to Electric Vehicle Charging

HOW DO ELECTRIC VEHICLES WORK?

The battery from electric cars use electricity stored in a battery pack to power the electric motor. Since the battery electric cars don’t run on gasoline or diesel, and are run entirely on electricity, they are also called “all-electric” vehicles. While electric vehicles don’t produce tailpipe pollution, the electricity they use could be produced from a coal or gas powered power plant.

UCSUSA research shows that battery electric cars charge off the dirtiest gas dominated grid still produces less pollution than their gasoline-powered counterparts. BEVs powered by renewable energy sources are virtually emission free. To find out how you can pair your electric vehicle to a solar panel system and be completely energy independent, call EmPower Solar at 516-837-3459.