Electric vehicles
Watch this video and learn why EV-owner Will Price of Eugene purchased an EV. Hear what enjoys
most about his all electric vehicle. Also learn about EWEB's four new public charging stations and other
options around town.
The first commercial, mass-market electric vehicles (EVs) began arriving in
Eugene and the rest of the nation in late 2010.
Electric vehicles present an opportunity to reduce our nation's dependence on foreign oil and lower our carbon
emissions. They also create some new challenges for utilities as fuel suppliers, and electric customers.
The Eugene Water & Electric Board is committed to assisting interested
customers in making the switch to an electric vehicle and preparing the grid for the future.
Read about the benefits of EVs and some of the different types of vehicles on the market.
Determining how to charge your new electric vehicle is an important part of the EV purchase process. Read
about the different levels of charging and how to set up home charging.
See a list of several key steps to help you with the process of purchasing an electric vehicle.
EWEB is one of the strategic partners in the U.S. Department of Energy's EV Project, the largest deployment of electric
vehicles and charging infrastructure to-date.
Read answers to many of the commonly asked questions about electric vehicles.
Find related links for additional information about electric vehicles.
Email us or call
(541) 685-7000 with utility-related questions about electric vehicles.