Electric Vehicle Awareness in Northern and Central BC

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This survey is to get a better understanding of awareness of electric vehicles (EVs) across central and northern British Columbia. Please share this survey with others who are residents in the region. This survey is connected to the Charge North EV Network. Learn more at https://chargenorth.ca/.

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Filling out this survey automatically enters you to win a $50 gift card at an establishment of your choice in your community.

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What is your age range?

Under 18

19-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75 or older

prefer not to say

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What is your occupation or what sector do you work in?

How many people are in your household?

4 or more

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What community do you live in?

What regional district do you live in? Leave blank if you're not sure.

Which of the following best describes your residence?

Single detached or semi-detached house

Townhouse/Rowhouse

Apartment/condo

Suite in a single detached or semi-detached house

Other:

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How many vehicles does your household have?

3 or more

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What type of vehicle(s) does your household have? Please check all that apply.

Gasoline/diesel vehicle (internal combustion engine)

Hybrid vehicle (no plug-in) (HEV)

Battery electric vehicle (BEV)

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)

Hydrogen fuel cell

Shared vehicle (e.g. Modo, Evo)

I do not drive (e.g., use public transit, walk, cycle)

Other:

What style of vehicle(s) does your household have? Please check all that apply.

SUV

Van

Car

Pick-up Truck

Motorcycle

I do not own a vehicle

Other:

When do you plan to replace your current vehicle?

No plans

Less than 2 years

2-5 years

6-10 years

11+ years

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When you replace your current vehicle, will you purchase a new vehicle or a used vehicle?

New

Used

Unsure

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What type of vehicle would you like your next vehicle be? Learn more about HEV, BEV and PHEVs at https://www.evgo.com/ev-drivers/types-of-evs/

Gasoline/diesel vehicle (internal combustion engine)

Hybrid vehicle (no plug-in) (HEV)

Battery electric vehicle (BEV)

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)

Hydrogen fuel cell

I do not intend to purchase a new vehicle

Other:

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Have you considered purchasing an electric vehicle for your household?

Have thought about it, but no real steps have been taken to purchase/lease an EV

Started to gather information and make inquiries, but have not seriously considered an EV yet

Shopped for an electric vehicle, but haven’t purchased or leased

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How familiar are you with electric vehicles? Check out https://www.plugshare.com/ to learn about the EV charging options in your community.

Very familiar (Have looked at different EV models or gone for a test drive)

Somewhat familiar (Heard about them, but haven't researched very much)

Not at all familiar (I know very little about them)

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Have you noticed EV chargers in your neighbourhood or in nearby communities when travelling across Northern and Central BC?

Yes

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Do any of your friends or neighbours own an EV?

Yes

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If you were considering buying an EV, which factors would motivate you? Please check all that apply.

EV tax rebates and incentives

Access to home charging

Save money by not purchasing gas and reduced maintenance costs (for more info on costs https://www.plugndrive.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Lead-the-Charge-EV-101-Brochure.pdf)

Access to high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes and EV parking

Utility rebate for a charging station

Discounted utility rates for EV charging

Reduced registration fee

A smoother, quieter ride than gas-powered vehicles

Public charging stations are more common

Strong recommendation from someone I know

Status/public image

Reduced environmental impact

Other:

If you were interested in finding out more about EVs, where would you go to get this information? Please check all that apply.

Internet search

Consumer reports

Friends, family, neighbours, colleagues

Car companies

News articles

Online owner forums/groups

Automotive magazines

Federal government

Provincial government

Municipal government

Utilities

Not-for-profit research and advocacy organizations

Car dealerships

Other:

Please name any electric vehicle makes and models (company and specific car, SUV or truck name) of which you are aware.

In general, how familiar are you with each of the following aspects of EVs?

Very familiar

Somewhat familiar

Slightly familiar

Not at all

How the “fueling up” process works

Time required to charge the battery

Vehicle options for heavy-duty use (e.g., towing, off-road, etc.)

Potential to charge an EV at your home

Potential to charge an EV at your workplace

Driving range—how far a vehicle can go on a fully charged battery

Winter performance

Purchase price of an EV

Environmental impact

Subsidies for new/used vehicle purchase

Availability of makes and models in your area

Very familiar

Somewhat familiar

Slightly familiar

Not at all

How the “fueling up” process works

Time required to charge the battery

Vehicle options for heavy-duty use (e.g., towing, off-road, etc.)

Potential to charge an EV at your home

Potential to charge an EV at your workplace

Driving range—how far a vehicle can go on a fully charged battery

Winter performance

Purchase price of an EV

Environmental impact

Subsidies for new/used vehicle purchase

Availability of makes and models in your area

Have you ever heard of the Charge North EV Network?

Yes

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What benefits do you think could result from having an EV charger network? Please Check all that apply. Charge North is a community-driven, collaborative program building an EV network across central and northern BC. Learn more at https://chargenorth.ca/ .

More EV adoption

Increased tourism and economic benefits

Positive environmental impact: Improved air quality/reduced vehicle emissions

More connected communities

No benefits

Other:

Would you be interested in learning more about electric vehicles and how they fit into Northern and Central BC? If so, we would keep your email on file and alert you about other local events and opportunities to connect with EV drivers in the future.

Yes

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Thank you for completing this survey. Remember to visit www.chargenorth.ca for updates on the forthcoming network. If you have any questions, send an email to chargenorth@communityenergy.bc.ca

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