1. Electric
Car Workshop
Presented by:
Jason Carter
Chi Ni
Sandra Frazier

2. Purpose
Given a descriptive list of available and soon-to-
be available electric cars in the U.S.,
salespersons will choose to help consumers
determine which, if any, of the available cars are
best suited to their lifestyles and/or needs.

3. Learning Objectives
Describe Electric Cars
Identify Future of Electric Cars
Assist Customers with Electric Car Purchases
Summary

4. Electric Car Defined
Automobile propelled
by electric motor(s)
Using electrical energy
stored in batteries
Rechargeable by
common household
electricity
http://www.hybridcars.com/electric-car

5. Comparison
Plug-in hybrid car similar to Uses two or more distinct
conventional hybrid vehicle— power sources to move the
both use gasoline engine as vehicle
well as an electric motor Referred as hybrid electric
Larger battery packs vehicles (HEVs), which
recharged by connecting to combine an internal
common household combustion engine and one
electricity or more electric motors
Driven for long distances
without using gasoline
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_cars
HTTP://WWW.HYBRIDCARS.COM/PLUG-IN-HYBRID-CARS

6. History
 First popular in late-19th century
and early 20th century
 Decline due to advances in
internal combustion engine
technology and mass production German electric car, 1904,
of cheaper gasoline with the chauffeur on top
 Renewed interest in mid 2000s
due to rapidly increasing oil
prices and the need to curb
greenhouse gas emissions
 Short-lived interest in the 1970s
and 80s energy crises
(wikipedia)
http://www.electricauto.org/?page=EVHistory
Thomas Edison and an
electric car in 1913

7. Types of Electric Cars
Nissan Leaf
MiEV I
Wheego Life
Smart Electric Drive
Coda Sedan
Think City
Ford Focus Electric
Phoenix MotorCars SUV The REVAi/G-Wiz i electric car charging
Tesla Roadster 2.5 from an on-street station in London

8. Electric Cars Available in U.S.
Tesla roadster 2.5 Coda Sedan
Wheego Life
MiEV i
Ford Focus Electric Nissan Leaf
Think City
Smart Electric Drive
http://www.electricauto.org/?page=EVForSale

9. Comparison with Gasoline Vehicles
Potential benefits Hurdles & limitations
 Zero tailpipe emissions More expensive
 Less dependence on imported Shorter travel range and
oil longer refueling time
 Cost-effective battery Lack of recharging
technology
infrastructure
 Low maintenance costs
Battery range anxiety
 Government supporting policies
and economic incentives Bigger weight and bulk
 Smoother acceleration and Less interior space
braking Less roadway noise;
 More efficient in converting (wikipedia)
stored energy
 Emergency backup supply
during blackouts

10. Case Study
Work in Groups
Read Instructions
Reflect on Outcome

11. Learning Objectives
Describe Electric Cars
Identify Future of Electric Cars
Assist Customers with Electric Car Purchases
Summary

12. Charging Levels
Level 1:
 Uses 120-volt, single-phase outlet for a three-prong grounded plug for US
 Takes between 8 to 14 hours to fully charge a vehicle
Level 2:
 Increases charge power by 5x
 Decreases the typical full charge time down to 4-8 hours
 Disadvantage managing heat produced in battery through charging
process
Level 3:
 Fast Charging, requires very high levels of voltage and current
 Big advantage is speed
 Some charge in 15 minutes, depends on the battery type and chemistry
 Perfect for: fleets; traveling cross-country; and emergency charging

13. Chargers, Connectors, and Methods
Oh My!
Terminology can be confusing, use caution
when educating the customer
Know difference between:
 Chargers
 Connectors
 Standard methods for charging EVs

14. Charger Defined
Converts AC power supply to DC and uses it
to charge the vehicle batteries.
Many modern plug-ins have their own on-
board charger
Discrete unit or electronics can be integrated
into the drivetrain or another component
Exist off the vehicle, as in the case of DC
quick chargers
http://www.pluginamerica.org/

15. There’s an App for That
Advise the customer to use the following
Location Apps:
 Darwin 3D EV Charger Find
 $0 cost
 Ecotality Blink App
 $0 cost
 Recargo App
 $0 cost
http://www.pluginamerica.org/accessory-tracker?
type=Software&level=All&nrtl=All

16. EV Benefits
Federal Incentives
State Incentives
Environmental
Customer

17. Emissions
Do not come from tailpipe
Zero-emission vehicles
Produced from electric power plants
Lower for electricity generated from power plants
than from engines running on gasoline or diesel
If electricity is generated from nonpolluting,
renewable sources, there are no emissions.
http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/vehicles/electric_ben
efits.html

18. Fuel Economy Benefits
No liquid fuels
Fuel economy of all-electric vehicles is usually
expressed as kilowatt hours per 100 miles
(kWh/100 mi).
Typical electric vehicle gets 32 kWh/100 mi in the
city and 36 kWh/100 mi on the highway.
http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/vehicles/electric_benefits
.html

19. Fuel Costs
Less expensive to run than gasoline and diesel
vehicles
EVs only run on electricity
Typical electric vehicle costs $0.02 to $0.04
per mile for fuel (based on average U.S.
electricity price)
http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/vehicles/electric_benefits
.html

20. Maintenance
Require less maintenance than conventional
vehicles because:
 Battery, motor, and associated electronics
require no regular maintenance
 There are no fluids to change aside from
brake fluid
 Brake wear is significantly reduced due to
regenerative braking
 There are far fewer moving parts compared to
a conventional gasoline engine
http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/vehicles/electric_mainten
ance.html

21. Case Study
Work in Groups
Read Instructions
Reflect on Outcome

22. Learning Objectives
Describe Electric Cars
Identify Future of Electric Cars
Assist Customers with Electric Car Purchases
Summary

23. What’s My Drive? Lifestyles/Trends
Family Car Work Car
 Small Family  Commuter
 Big Family  Hard Worker
 First-time Buyer  The Boss
Play Car Eco-friendly Car
 Off Roader  Extended-range Electric
 Sun Lover Vehicle
 Fun to Drive

24. Let’s Make a Match
Sedans Crossovers
Hatchbacks Coupes
SUVs Convertibles
Minivans Sports
Full-size Vans Pickups
Station Wagons Ultra expensive
Luxury Sedans

25. Selling Electric Cars
Nissan Leaf Think City
MiEV I Ford Focus Electric
Wheego Life Phoenix MotorCars SUV
Smart Electric Drive Tesla Roadster 2.5
Coda Sedan

26. Role-Play ~ Electric Car Purchases
Family Car Work Car
 Small Family  Commuter
 Big Family  Hard Worker
 First-time Buyer  The Boss
Play Car Eco-friendly Car
 Off Roader  Extended-range Electric
 Sun Lover Vehicle
 Fun to Drive

27. Learning Objectives
Describe Electric Cars
Identify Future of Electric Cars
Assist Customers with Electric Car Purchases
Summary

28. Workshop Summary Overview
You should now be able to:
Describe Electric Cars
Identify Future of Electric Cars
Assist Customers with Electric Car Purchases

29. Putting It All Together Role-Play
You will assist customers in their electric car
purchases
Pair up
Read the scenario
Choose to be customer/salesperson
Write a one-minute reflection on your experience

30. Thank You for Attending!