Electric Vehicles

CREC and Electric Vehicles (EVs)

As your local utility provider, CREC plays a pivotal role in powering EVs. We want to help you along your journey whether you’re a prospective owner, just curious or if you’re already an owner.

Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity in Missouri and new, exciting models, innovations and technologies are coming out every year from automakers. As your local utility provider, CREC will play a pivotal role in powering these EVs. We want to help you along your journey whether you’re a prospective owner or you already own an electric vehicle.

EVs are not only fast, fun and great for the environment but they also save CREC Members money because they pay for electricity instead of gasoline.

Facts & Figures

In 2022, there were 800,000 battery-electric vehicles sold in the United States. Another 190,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles were sold last year in the country.
By 2030, electric vehicle sales could total 6.8 million.
In 2022, electric vehicles consumed 15,000 gigawatts of electricity.
By 2030, that number could rise to 180,000 gigawatts.
Major automakers have announced big plans for electric vehicles moving forward with General Motors planning 30 EV models and Ford planning for 50 percent of vehicles sold to be fully electric by 2030 or earlier.

Source: International Energy Agency

EV FAQ

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A hybrid runs on gasoline but also has a generator that makes electricity for the electric motor that assists the traditional ICE. It relies entirely on gasoline to keep the batteries charged as you drive. The engine switches between electric and ICE to maximize fuel efficiency. No charging required.
A plug-in hybrid has a battery that powers an electric motor and, when the battery is depleted, switches to a backup generator that runs on gasoline. Some plug-in hybrids run both the electric and gasoline motors to power the vehicle at higher speeds. Plug-in vehicles can be charged daily but can also go on road trips using strictly gasoline. Typically use Level 1 and 2 charging.
A battery electric vehicle uses batteries to power the electric motor. Full EVs must be charged to operate and owners typically do the majority of charging at home. Most can use Level 1 and 2 chargers in addition to either DC Fast Charging (CHAdeMO) or Tesla’s Supercharger. Using adaptors, Tesla owners can use Level 1 and 2 chargers.

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CREC and Electric Vehicles (EVs)

Facts & Figures

How do I find charging stations?

What's the difference between a hybrid, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), and a battery electric vehicle (BEV)?

Does CREC install electric vehicle chargers for members?