This document provides an overview of a workshop on pathways to electric vehicle adoption held in Moorhead, MN on May 15, 2019. The workshop included presentations on the current status of EVs in the market, available makes and models, dealing with dealers, adoption trends, range concerns, winter driving tips, and charging infrastructure. It also featured panel discussions with utilities on their EV programs and with other organizations on their roles in supporting EV adoption. Attendees were invited to tour electric vehicles outside following the workshop.

1. WORKSHOP
Pathways to
Electric
Vehicle (EV)
Adoption
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Moorhead, MN | 1:00-5:15pm

2. Welcome!
David Ripplinger
Director, NDSU Bioenergy &
Products Innovation Center

3. Joel Haskard
CERTs Co-Director
UMN Extension RSDP
Welcome!

4. Status of Electric
Vehicles in the Market
Robert Moffitt
Director, Clean Air
American Lung Association in Minnesota

5. 5

6. 6
Pathways to Electric Vehicle (EV) Adoption
Source: MN Pollution Control Agency

7. 7
U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities

8. 8
Midwest EVOLVE

9. 9
Makes and Models Available
There are currently 26 fully electric or plug-in hybrid models
available in the Midwest.
There are 15 different brands offering plug-in vehicles available
here, 10 foreign, 5 domestic.
Prices range from $27,900 (Kia’s Niro PHEV)
to 147,500 (BMW i8)

10. 10
Dealing with Dealers
When shopping for an electric vehicle, your experience with
dealerships and sales staff may vary widely
Many sales staff have had no formal training on electric vehicles.
You may know more about them than they do.
Ask people who have bought an EV for advice about dealers,
sales people. They may steer you to who and what you are
looking for.

11. 11
Adoption Trends
For many years, the Chevy Volt was the best selling plug-in
vehicle in the United States. It is no longer in production, but
models are still on showroom floors.
Tesla is now the leading EV selling in the US, with the Model 3,
Model S and Model X.
Other plug-in models selling well include the Toyota Prius Prime,
Honda Clarity, Chevy Bolt, and Nissan LEAF.

12. 12
Range concerns
Concerns over range – the distance a EV can travel on a single
charge – remains the single largest obstacle to EV adoption.
The average American commute to work is less than 30 miles.
Three simple solutions to range anxiety
1. Buy an plug-in hybrid
2. Use your other vehicle
3. Rent or borrow a gas-burner

13. 13
Driving an EV in Winter
Yes, EV range decreases in cold weather. All vehicles range
decreases in cold weather.
Many models of EVs have very quick, efficient cabin heating
systems. Some also have battery heating systems.
Winter EV driving takes some adjustments, but most EV owners
soon learn the tips and tricks that work best in their vehicle, for
their commute.

14. 14
Thanks for Listening. Any Questions?
Robert Moffitt
Director, Clean Air
Coordinator, North Dakota Clean Cities
(651) 268-7603 (direct)
Robert.Moffitt@lung.org

15. Charging Infrastructure
Matthew Blackler
CEO
ZEF Energy

17. MN EV Charging:
Let’s get building!
ZEF Energy
Your EV Infrastructure Partner

18. ZEF Background
ZEF owns and operates 21 DC Fast Charging Locations
in MN/WI, has Level 2 Smart Charger product
ZEF has built over 30 projects with various clients:
Nissan, Connexus Energy, Wright Hennepin Electric Co-op,
Lake Country Power, GRE, MPCA, University of MN,
WCROC Morris, 36 Lyndale BP Gas Station, Goodwill Easter
Seals, EVgo, Outpost Natural Foods Cooperative etc.
ZEF has exclusive development rights for 105 locations in 4 states
Technology & Relationship Depth:
ABB, BTC, Efacec, Greenlots, EVgo, Chargepoint, Nissan, VW, GM, DOE, DoT,
Clean Cities Coalition, American Lung Association, Xcel, Alliant, GRE, Dairyland etc.

19. ZEF Products & Services
Turn-key DC Fast Charging Development
- Secure funding, design, build, commission & test
chargers
ZEFNET: Controlled & Metered L2 Smart Charging
- Load Control
- Revenue Grade Metering
- Demand Reduction (run multiple chargers off a single
circuit)
- Renewables dispatch (Solar & Wind Sync)
- WiFi/Cellular/Mesh
- Made in MN

20. Upcoming Projects
DCFC
- Moorhead Public Utilities, MN (I-94, M2M) -
COMPLETE!
- Tomah, WI (I-94, M2M) - COMPLETE!
- Arrowhead, MN (I-35 Extension-Northshore Corridor) -
LUTSEN COMPLETE!
Controlled & Metered Level 2 Smart Charging
- Wright Hennepin - Residential Smart Charging
- Arrowhead - Public Smart Charging
- Lake Region - Solar Sync Smart Charging
- CIPCO + Dairyland - Workplace Smart Charging

21. M2M Corridor
DC Fast Charging Corridor
- Crosses 3 states
- 1 DCFC & 2 x Level 2 chargers at
each location
- ZEF Energy operates chargers
- Clean Cities Coalition undertakes
outreach and education
- Funding from DoE/Utilities/Site Hosts
High Power
- DCFC @ 50-kW, 150-kW
- Level 2 @ 7.7-kW

22. But wait…. There’s more!
MPCA VW Settlement Corridor
- Award of all 4 corridors to ZEF
- 22 Fast Chargers in 12-18 months
High Power
- DCFC @ 50-kW, 150-kW
- Level 2 @ 10-kW
Searching For Sites
- Communities wanting chargers
should reach out!

23. Project Costings
Fully Installed DCFC
50kW - $65k - $90k
150kW - $120k - $150k
350kW - $180k - $250k
Fully Installed Public/Workplace Level 2
1 x 20kW Dualhead - 2 Plugs - $9k - $15k
10 x 20kW Dualhead - 20 Plugs - $75k - $150k
Solar Carport + 20 Plugs - $225k - $350k
Financing: PACE + Leasing Opportunities

24. Project Considerations
Location
- Is the location well lit, with good opening hours?
- If this charger fails, what is the backup/nearest charger?
- Can a wheelchair access this?
- What site design can help keep the parking space free?
Operational Costs
- Are you prepared to pay $5k when a charger is ripped off
it’s pedestal?
- Are you prepared to pay $3k for a new DCFC plug, or
$18k for new DCFC power modules?
- What are the revenue streams?
- Are you prepared to not break even?

25. Site Hosts! We’re Looking.
Locations
- Fergus Falls - Require Site Host
- Alexandria - Require Site Host
- St. Cloud - Require Site Host
Funding
- Fergus Falls - Achieved
- Alexandria - Achieved
- St. Cloud - 50% funding Achieved
HELP US BUILD EV CHARGING IN YOUR COMMUNITY.

26. Matthew Blackler, CEO
matthew@zefenergy.com
+1 (612) 254 4596
matthew@zefenergy.com
(612) 254 4596

27. EV Expansion in the
Upper Midwest
Katelyn Bocklund
Program Manager
Great Plains Institute

28. EV EXPANSION IN THE
UPPER MIDWEST:
INGREDIENTS FOR
SUCCESS
Katelyn Bocklund
Pathways to Electric Vehicle Adoption
May 15, 2019

29. RECIPE FOR
SUCCESS
SUPPORTIVE POLICIES
VEHICLE AVAILABILITY
CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
UTILITY EV PROGRAMS
EV READY CITIES

30. SUPPORTIVE POLICIES

31. HOWTHEMIDWEST
COMPARES Minnesota North Dakota California
EV rebate X
Low carbon fuels
standard
X
Infrastructure grants for
alternative fuels
X
EVSE loan & rebate
program
X
HOV lane access for EVs X
Special vehicle
registration fee
X X
State agency vehicle
procurement
requirement
X

32. • Report released by MN Department of
Transportation and MN Pollution Control
Agency announced goal of getting to 20%
EV by 2030
• MN Dept of Administration set goal of 20%
of fleet to be EV by 2027 and 80% by
2050
WHAT’S IN PLACE
NOW?

33. • Educate state legislators on EV benefits
• Government entities: lead by example
• Make commitments and follow-through
ROLE FOR
STAKEHOLDERS

34. VEHICLE AVAILABILITY

35. BEVTYPESAVAILABLE
INTHEMIDWEST Body style Drive type Base MSRP Electric range
Audi etron SUV AWD $74,800 204
BMW i3 Hatchback RWD $44,450 153
Chevrolet Bolt Wagon FWD $37,495 238
Jaguar I-PACE SUV AWD $69,500 234
Nissan Leaf Hatchback FWD $29,990 150-226
Tesla Model 3 Sedan RWD/AWD $39,500 240-325
Tesla Model S Sedan AWD $78,000 270-370
Tesla Model X SUV AWD $83,000 250-325

36. PHEVTYPESAVAILABLEIN
THEMIDWEST Body style Drive type Base MSRP Electric range Total range
BMW 530e Sedan RWD/AWD $53,400 16 370
Chevrolet Volt Sedan FWD $33,170 53 420
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Mini van FWD $42,000 33 570
Ford Fusion energi Sedan FWD $34,595 26 610
Honda Clarity PHEV Sedan FWD $33,400 48 340
Kia Niro PHEV SUV FWD $27,900 26 560
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SUV AWD $34,595 22 310
Toyota Prius Prime Hatchback FWD $27,100 25 640
Volvo XC60 T8 SUV AWD $55,300 17 500

37. WHAT’S COMING?
• Numerous automakers have made
commitments to transition to EVs
• Anticipate more models will be coming
• Workhorse has an EV truck; not widely
available yet

38. • Put pressure on dealerships to offer more
vehicle types
• Dealerships store vehicles on lot they
know will sell
• More sales will increase availability of EVs
• Leasing is a great option in the short term
as vehicle types improve
• Fleet purchasers: electrify the vehicles
you can today to increase sales
• Electrify additional vehicle types as more
become available
ROLES FOR
STAKEHOLDERS

39. CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE

40. AlternativeFuelsData
CenterPublicEVSE Minnesota North Dakota California
Level 2 stations 593 24 15,189
Tesla Superchargers 62 0 1,411
SAE CCS 45 0 751
CHAdeMO 50 0 882

41. EVSalesvs.Charging
Stations Minnesota North Dakota California
EV Sales 2017 1,398 39 94,873
EV Sales 2018 2,853 95 153,442
Total # Charging stations 750 24 18,233

42. WHAT’S COMING?
• More stations coming funded by VW
Settlement
• More stations being funded through
utility EV programs

43. • Build out infrastructure
• Provide cost share
• Apply for grants like VW Settlement
dollars
• Utilities
• Provide rebates for charging stations
• Design reduced rates for electricity
• Local governments
• Design ordinances that require charging
stations in parking lots
ROLES FOR
STAKEHOLDERS

44. UTILITY EV PROGRAMS

45. • Deploy Level 2 and DCFC stations
• Support fleet adoption of EVs
• Education and outreach for consumers
COMMON ELEMENTS

46. SUMMARYOFUTILITYFILINGS
INMIDWESTSEPT.2018

47. • MN PUC approved $25 million EV pilot
program
• Largest in the Midwest
• Creates 70 community mobility hubs
• Half in low-income neighborhoods within 5
minute walk of transit
• Builds charging infrastructure for
government transportation fleets
• 200 charging ports; 90 for Minneapolis
• Infrastructure for Metro Transit’s electric
bus route in Minneapolis
XCEL ENERGY FILING

48. • Urge your utility/cooperative to adopt an
EV program
• GPI is skilled in facilitating utility
stakeholder meetings
• Show support for utility EV programs
during public comment period
• Sign-on letters are helpful
ROLES FOR
STAKEHOLDERS

49. EV READY CITIES

50. WHAT IT MEANS TO BE EV
READY
• Policy: acknowledge EV benefits and support
development of charging infrastructure
• Regulation: implement development standards and
regulations that enable EV use
• Administration: create transparent and predictable EV
permitting processes
• Programs: develop public programs to overcome market
barriers
• Leadership: demonstrate EV viability in public fleets and
facilities

51. POLICY
• Develop supportive EV language within the
comprehensive plan
• Example
• City of Apple Valley, MN indicated it will encourage EVs by
providing sufficient charging stations

52. REGULATION
• Develop parking standards to create EV ready buildings
and commercial facilities
• Example
• City of St. Louis Park, MN requires all new or
reconstructed parking structures/lots with at least 50
parking spaces to install EVSE
• Multi-family land uses need 10% Level 1 for
resident parking and one Level 2 station for guest
parking
• Non-residential lots for general public need 1%
Level 2 stations; minimum of two spaces

53. ADMINISTRATION
• Have standardized permitting processes addressing
charging station installation so documentation is clear
• Example
• New York streamlines permitting by using online permitting
applications, self-inspections, and publishes installation
guidelines

54. PROGRAMS
• Install public charging stations
• Create incentives for private development to install
charging stations
• Examples
• City of Red Wing, MN installed 25kWh DCFC in downtown
parking lot
• City of Edina, MN provides $25,000/year in Capital
Improvement Plan for EV charging
• Recently installed its first city-owned Level 2
stations

55. LEADERSHIP
• Add EVs to city fleets
• Examples
• City of Minneapolis, MN purchased Chevy Bolts using
discounted price that Dept of Administration negotiated
• City of Eagan recently added a Mitsubishi Outlander to
their fleet

56. ROLES FOR STAKEHOLDERS
• Businesses: Provide cost share for city installed
charging stations
• Utilities: Provide rebates for charging stations
• Dealerships: Provide rebates for EVs
• Educators: Provide EV 101 presentations to city
councils; get them excited about EVs

57. KEY TAKEAWAY

58. Katelyn Bocklund, Program Manager
kbocklund@gpisd.net
612-400-6287

59. BREAK
Recharge
&
Connect
Next Speakers:
2:30pm

60. PANEL DISCUSSION
Utility Perspectives on EVs
Bob Miller
Cass County
Electric
Cooperative
Travis Schmidt
Moorhead Public
Service
Kaylee Cusack
Minnkota Power
Cooperative
Gregory Anderson
Otter Tail Power
Company

61. BREAK
Recharge
&
Connect
Next Speakers:
3:30pm

62. PANEL DISCUSSION
Other EV Roles & Perspectives in the Community
Mike Williams
Citizens Local
Energy Action
Network
Dan Mahli
City of Moorhead
Diana McKeown
Metro CERT at
Great Plains
Institute

63. KICK THE TIRES
Head Outside
to Tour
Electric
Vehicles!