Electric Vehicle FAQs

We've answered your most frequently asked questions around Electric Vehicles, charging stations, EV tax credits in Pennsylvania, and more! Please contact Faulkner Nissan of Harrisburg with any additional questions about EVs and shop our inventory of Nissan EVs online!

Can electric cars be charged at home?

Yes! In fact, most EV charging is done at home because not only is it convenient, but it's also affordable. Most plug-in electric vehicle drivers do more than 80% of their charging at home (source: energy.gov), but there are levels of charging based on the output and time taken for a full charge:

1. Level 1 charging: the most straightforward way of charging. All you need is a household outlet that can take a 3-prong plug! This is a slow option, though and can take over 24 hours to deliver an optimal battery charge of 80%.
2. Level 2 charging: The fastest way to charge at home with a 240V outlet. A level 2 charging station can be installed on the side of your house, in a garage or your private parking lot. It can deliver an optimal battery charge of 80% in 4 to 5 hours.

How do I find electric vehicle charging stations near me?

With over 40,000 public charging locations spread out across the country, you are sure to find one near you. Public charging stations can be found at many different places, including convenient placements at grocery stores, gyms, movie theatres, shopping centers, and more. Easily locate an EVgo public charging station near you.

Are public EV charging stations free?

Not all public charging stations are free. Some major retailers offer free chargers at many locations. Most charging stations, however, will charge you either by the kilowatt-hour (kWh), the amount of energy transferred to the car’s battery, or by the time taken to charge your vehicle.

However, if you're buying or leasing a Nissan LEAF, you're in luck! Nissan has partnered with EVgo to provide complimentary charging credits through Nissan Energy Perks by EVgo. Through this program, qualifying customers who purchase or lease an eligible new Nissan LEAF from a participating dealer located in select markets can receive a complimentary charging credit to use within the EVgo and EVgo roaming partners charging networks! Contact us to find out more about this program!

Are electric vehicle chargers universal?

Every electric car in the U.S. can charge at Level 1 or Level 2 with a J1772 connector, and the connector comes standard with the car. Level 2 public charging stations all use J1772 connectors.

Select models of the Nissan LEAF come equipped with a fast charge port with CHAdeMO technology for DC fast charging. All EVgo fast charging stations include CHAdeMo connectors.

What Nissan EV has the longest range?

The Nissan LEAF S can go for 149 miles on a full charge while the LEAF SV PLUS has a range of 212 miles.

The all-new 2023 Nissan ARIYA will have 4 Trims and each trim will have the following estimated ranges: up to 304 miles for VENTURE+ FWD, 289 miles for EVOLVE+ FWD and PREMIER FWD, 265 miles for PLATINUM+ AWD.

Is there an Electric Vehicle tax credit in Pennsylvania?

Yes! Currently you can get a $750 rebate for a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) and $500 rebate for a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). Check out the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection website for more details. Don't forget that if you purchase an electric vehicle, you can claim up to $7,500 in EV tax credits against the federal income taxes you owe: https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/taxevb.shtml

Is an electric vehicle maintenance-free?

No, but electric vehicles have lower long-term maintenance costs associated with them. That’s because EVs eliminate over two-dozen mechanical components that would generally require service at regular intervals such as tune-ups, oil changes, cooling system flushes, transmission servicing, and replacing the air filter, spark plugs and drive belts.

You will still need to follow the manufacturer's recommended periodic checks to keep the vehicle running in its best condition and to keep the warranty in effect. If you don't follow the recommended schedule, the warranty may not cover any repairs that the car might need down the road.

Some maintenance checks include: tire rotation, replacing the cabin air filter and wiper blades, topping off the washer fluid. Bring your EV to Faulkner Nissan of Harrisburg and we'll be happy to performance the necessary checks.

Can Nissan Electric Vehicles seat a family of 5?

All of Nissan EVs can seat 5 passengers. The ARIYA is a crossover SUV, bigger and significantly more spacious.

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