Alan Montemayor gave this presentation at the EV Basics webinar on September 28, 2020

1. O W N I N G A N D D R I V I N G
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S M A L L E L E C T R I C V E H I C L E
2 0 1 4 M I T S U B I S H I I M I E V
A L A N M O N T E M A Y O R – S E P T E M B E R 2 8 , 2 0 2 0

2. Purchase price (used) $4700
Battery Electric Vehicle (EV)
Range 60 miles
18 kWh Lithium Ion Battery
Perfect for daily commuting
2014 Mitsubishi I-MiEV

3. 10 Solar panels - 3.3 kW
Generates more than we
consume on yearly basis
Solar Array on Our Home

4. Level 2 EV Charger Integrated into Inverter
to Charge Directly From Solar Panels

5. • 240 VAC Full Charge: 6 hours
Typical charge 3-4 hours
• 120 VAC Full Charge: 12hours
Typical charge 6-8 hours
• Charge mostly at night to reduce
CPS peak load
• Max. Cost $1.80 using CPS
Rates, free from PV system, ZEV
Charging at Home

6. Other Charging Options
“Go Charger” uses any
standard 120 VAC plug
Citywide free sites
and
Commercial sites

7. Use city streets rather than highway
Choose economy mode
Slow down in advance of red lights
Minimize quick starts & hard braking
Choose moderate highway speed
Minimize A/C and heating
Driving Strategies to Improve Range

8. Trip Planning

9. Tires
Wiper blades
Washer fluid
Brakes after 100,000
miles
1/10 moving parts of
ICE vehicle
Free parking at COSA
meters
Very Low Lifetime Maintenance Costs

10. Mitsubishi I-MiEV Features:
Four door hatchback Seats four adults
Seats fold down for spacious cargo area Heated seats

11. • Fun
• Quick
• “Cute”
• Clean
• Quiet
• Roomy
• Inexpensive
• Sustainable
Summary