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EV Information
Please send an email to dec@ci.durham.nh.us if you need more information on Electric Vehicles or charging stations (both residential and commercial). We'll connect you with a member of the committee with the expertise to help!! And if you have a favorite EV resource you recommend, let us know and we can add it to this page.
Comparing and shopping for an EV
There are several websites that are designed to help the first-time EV buyer through the learning curve associated with EV technology, and find the best fit for an individual’s needs. Here are some we recommend:
To get started, PlugStar has a shopping assistant which steps you through questions to help find the best match for your driving needs.
To narrow your choices further, PlugStar has a section allowing you to set many types of filters and then click for more information, to build a list for side by side comparisons of total cost of ownership:
If you like to look at all the data side by side in giant spreadsheets or tables, the following page from InsideEVs has many versions of such tables, either price focused, specifications focused, or all together.
https://insideevs.com/reviews/344001/compare-evs/
For information about what EVs and Plug-in Hybrids qualify for Federal Tax Credits, the followings sites are helpful, but these regulations are complex and subject to change, so research carefully. Different rules apply to new cars being purchased, new cars being leased, and used cars. Consumer Reports lists several categories:
There are two official Federal sites, one for new cars,
https://fueleconomy.gov/feg/tax2023.shtml
and one for used:
https://fueleconomy.gov/feg/taxused.shtml
Myths and Myth Busters
Its hard to tell sometimes about the quality of information on EVs online and in the press. Here are some sites we think are trustworthy sources about EVs in general.
Electric Vehicle Myths - US EPA
