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Plug-in Electric Vehicle Readiness Single-Family Residential Charging. Doug Kim, Director – PEV Readiness August 6, 2010. Understanding PEV Owner Charging. 240 Volt Appliances in Home. Preferred Charging Locations. Access to 120 Volt, 3-prong Outlet.
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Plug-in Electric Vehicle ReadinessSingle-Family Residential Charging Doug Kim, Director – PEV Readiness August 6, 2010
Understanding PEV Owner Charging 240 Volt Appliances in Home Preferred Charging Locations Access to 120 Volt, 3-prong Outlet Source: Electric Power Research Institute
Residential Charging Equipment Installation Q4 2010 2015? STATUS QUO STREAMLINED TECH SOLUTION • 32 – 50 days • 1/3 SCE • 2/3 Customer, Electrician & City • Sequential process with many opportunities to drop the ball between various parties • Rate selection drives hardware configuration • 1- to 2-week target* • Core PEV team to monitor & coordinate • Minimize downtime • Align processes with autos’ charging equipment installers • Improve permitting and inspection process • 2- to 3-day goal* • Edison SmartConnectTM may provide additional channel for EV load measurement • Ideally, electricians could handle entire customer experience Better coordination between parties can speed up installation process and lower cost to customers * Installation timeline targets & goals dependent on developments outside utility control 2
Streamlining with OEMs and Third Parties OEMs • Direct PEV customers to utility for rate & service information • Consider rate implications in home upgrade quotes • Coordinate home audit and installation process • Develop best practices and common “rules of engagement” Customers Standards Organizations Car Manufacturers (OEM) PEV Ecosystem Charging Equipment Manufacturers State Government/ Agencies Equipment Installation Providers Local Government & Communities Charging Stations Operators Trade Associations/ NGOs Utilities Third Parties