It’s the latest service offered by AAA Oregon/Idaho for EV drivers
PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA Oregon/Idaho is now offering DC fast charging at many of its Service Centers in Oregon and Idaho. DC fast charging is the quickest and most powerful way to charge electric vehicles. It’s the latest service offered by AAA Oregon/Idaho for EV drivers.
“We’re proud to offer DC fast charging. This helps enable the EV road trip and ease range anxiety by making charging quick and convenient,” says Tim Morgan, President and CEO of AAA Oregon/Idaho. “AAA has helped keep drivers on the go for more than 100 years. Our members who drive EVs know that charging infrastructure is still sporadic. Our DC fast chargers will help drivers get from point A to point B, no matter what kind of fuel they use.”
DC fast charging is currently available at the Boise, Clackamas, Eugene, Lake Oswego, Medford Fleet, Salem and Springfield/Gateway AAA Service Centers. DC fast charging will be available soon at the Beaverton and Bend AAA Service Centers. Level 2 charging is also available at the Beaverton, Bend, Boise, Clackamas, Eugene, Lake Oswego, Medford, Portland, and Salem AAA Service Centers. Find more information at AAA.com/charge.
DC fast charging is the quickest way to charge an electric vehicle. The ChargePoint DC fast charger can charge an EV battery to 80% in 20-30 minutes.
AAA members can get a 50% member discount on DC fast charging and Level 2 charging at our AAA Service Centers. Simply download the ChargePoint app at the App Store or Google Play and provide your AAA membership number. AAA members also enjoy a 50% discount off the standard idle time fee. The charging stations are accessible to all electric vehicle drivers through the ChargePoint app. Find more information here.
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AAA Oregon/Idaho offers many services for EV drivers
The addition of DC fast charging is the latest service offered by AAA Oregon/Idaho for drivers of EVs. Other services include Level 2 EV charging, mobile charging for EVs on the roadside, digital tools to help EV drivers plan trips and locate EV charging stations, reviews of electric vehicles, and costs of EV charging. Learn more at AAA.com/charge.
Level 2 EV charging has been available for several years at most of our Service Centers and will continue to be offered at our AAA facilities. Level 2 charging is the most common type used in public charging stations, businesses, grocery stores, retail locations, and hotels. It can provide 10 to 75 miles of range per hour, depending on the vehicle.
Portland, Bend, Boise, Eugene and Medford are markets where AAA Oregon/Idaho provides mobile charging for EVs on the roadside. AAA Oregon/Idaho first launched this service as part of AAA’s first pilot program back in 2011 when Portland was one of only six cities across the country where mobile EV charging was offered. AAA was the first motor club in North America to offer a roadside assistance truck with the capability to charge electric vehicles.
The AAA service trucks with mobile electric vehicle charging capability provide a Level 2 charge and can typically provide about 10 to 14 miles of range in about 30 minutes so that EV drivers can get home or to a charging station. This service is included in all levels of AAA membership.
“Our commitment at AAA is to provide our legendary service to our members and all the types of vehicles they drive. As the popularity of electric vehicles continues to grow, we want to ensure that people can drive their EVs with convenient places to get quick charging while on-the-go,” adds Morgan.
AAA Oregon/Idaho also has several electric vehicles as part of its fleet including several Ford Lightning pickups and a Ford E-Transit van. Our EV service vehicles provide light services for battery, tire, and fuel related disablements. We also use our Ford Lightnings to provide bicycle transports and provide rides to AAA members during winter weather events.
AAA is also committed to doing research and educating our members and the general public about transportation options such as electric vehicles. AAA provides unbiased information about EVs, including the pros and cons of these vehicles. Find out more at EV.AAA.com
Road Trip Planning with AAA
AAA has digital tools to help with planning road trips – for gas-powered or electric vehicles. They can be used to locate charging stations, save favorite or frequent trips for future travel, and discover extensive destination information including points of interest.
AAA Mobile App: Drivers can request roadside assistance, locate discounts, book a hotel, map a route, and find the closest EV charging stations and gas stations via the AAA Mobile app. The AAA Mobile App shows the location of charging stations, including the level of charge available. You can sort stations by distance from your route, address, and more. The AAA Mobile App is available at no charge at the App Store and Google Play.
TripTik: The AAA TripTik Travel Planner is a free point-to-point directions tool that travelers can use to map their routes. specifically plotting the location of electric vehicle charging or gas stations. The TripTik Travel Planner shows the location of charging stations, including the level of charge available. You can sort stations by distance from your route, address, and more.
AAA Provides Electricity Cost Information
AAA offers pricing data for EV charging, with daily national and state averages for Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast charging. Prices are updated daily on the AAA Fuel Prices website.
Here are photos of an EV using a DC fast charger at the AAA Clackamas Service Center at 10365 SE Sunnyside Road, Clackamas, OR 97015.
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For more info go www.AAA.com. AAA Oregon/Idaho provides more than 918,000 members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services, and is an affiliate of AAA National, serving more than 65 million motorists in North America.