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EVs 101 Webinar
June 27, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Learn the basics on electric vehicles and their infrastructure in a panel discussion and Q&A with speakers from Plug-In KC, an initiative of Climate Action KC and Evergy.
Panelists: Jamie Green, Plug-in KC, Jasmine Moore, PIKC Board Member and Senior Director of Sustainability and Impact at Earthjustice
Julie Dietrich, Lead Program Manager at Evergy/Fleet Electrification Strategy
Agenda:
“Why EV’s” – Why should your next car be an EV
- Costs of EV’s – Including the federal tax credits
- Maintaining EV’s – Cheaper than Internal Combustible Engines (ICE) – $1.00 per gallon cost equivalency, no oil changes, etc
- Charging – Everything you wanted to know
Home Charging – How to charge at home, with various levels of chargers, including an overview of Evergy’s rebate program for home chargers
Evergy’s Clean Charge Network – how to sign up, an overview of charging networks in our metro areas
- PHEV vs EV’s – Pros and Cons
Common misconceptions about EV’s
- Range anxiety
- How batteries perform in warm and cold weather
Battery warranties
The real environmental impact of EV’s versus ICE
Questions and Answers – 8 minutes