The first electrified National Scenic Highway
North Cascades Scenic Highway
In 2013 Plug-In NCW worked with charger hosts to “electrify” Hwy 20 over North Cascades Pass, and coordinated a media event of travel writers driving Nissan Leaf EVs around the Cascade Loop and writing about their experience.
EV’s make driving easy & fun!
DC fast charging, instant torque, smooth & quiet, no oil changes, no waiting at the gas pump, charge it at home! As EV adoption grows, incentives vary and are subject to change.
104,050
EV’s in Washington and counting, about 3.4% of registered vehicles
(as of Dec 2023)
4,550 square miles made EV accessible by charging stations in NCW
ELECTRIC VEHICLE BASICS
While about 90% of EV charging is done overnight at home. Public charging stations are needed while traveling. Currently, there are 22 Plug-In NCW charging stations at host locations throughout North Central Washington. The PlugShare.com website and smartphone app can help you find all charging stations in NCW and around WA state.
$.30/gal
Charging an EV at home in Chelan County costs the equivalent of $.30/gallon of gas. The average in Washington is equivalent to $.98/gallon of gas. Electric rates are regulated and stable, while gas prices are not.
80 - 1,000
The driving range in miles you can add to an electric car battery in an hour charging at a DC Fast Charge station.
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Get involved with Plug-In NCW
Plug-In North Central Washington regularly creates and hosts fun EV-centered events for both electric car drivers and people interested in electric cars. Contact us at plugincenter@gmail.com
Send us photos of your EV adventures!
plugincenter@gmail.com