Oregon EV Charging Survey

The ODOT Climate Office would like your input to ensure the new EV charging stations are equitable and meet the needs of Oregon’s current and prospective EV owners, businesses, and communities. This survey is intended for people who currently drive an electric vehicle. Please return to the ODOT webpage to access surveys for other audiences.

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* 1. Tell us a little about yourself.

I live in Oregon and currently own an electric car or truck

I live outside Oregon but frequently travel in Oregon using my electric car or truck

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Where do you most often charge your electric vehicle for daily short trip use?

Level 1 – at my house, apartment, or condo

Level 2 - at my house, apartment, or condo

Level 2 - at my work, destination, or in the community

Public DCFC (Direct-Current Fast Charging)

I don’t know

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How often do you drive your electric vehicle on a trip that exceeds its range?

Weekly

A few times or more a month

Every few months

Less often

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What type of electric vehicle charger do you most commonly use when you are traveling longer distances?

Level 1 – at my house, apartment, or condo

Level 2 – at my house, apartment, or condo

Level 2 - at my work, destination, or in the community

Public DCFC (Direct-Current Fast Charging) near the highway

Public DCFC (Direct-Current Fast Charging) at my destination

I don’t know

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Where are the top 3 most common places you charge? (Choose 3)

The nearest DC Fast Charging station

At my house

At my apartment/condo building

Where I work

At a business – grocery, pharmacy, hardware store, bank, etc.

At the shopping mall

On the street

At a hotel

At a park

At a restaurant

At the library

Other (please specify)

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* 6. When using a public charger, how long do you typically charge?

Less than 10 minutes

10 to 19 minutes

20 to 39 minutes

40 to 59 minutes

1 hour or longer

Other (please specify)

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* 7. When do you most often use a publicly accessible charger?

For long weekends and holiday trips

Regular weekday trips for commuting to and from work

Short trips around town

Long distance business travel

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Tell us about your electric vehicle charging experiences using public chargers.

	Always	Usually	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
I can find a public charger on my travel routes	I can find a public charger on my travel routes Always	I can find a public charger on my travel routes Usually	I can find a public charger on my travel routes Sometimes	I can find a public charger on my travel routes Rarely	I can find a public charger on my travel routes Never
I can find a public Fast Charger on my travel routes	I can find a public Fast Charger on my travel routes Always	I can find a public Fast Charger on my travel routes Usually	I can find a public Fast Charger on my travel routes Sometimes	I can find a public Fast Charger on my travel routes Rarely	I can find a public Fast Charger on my travel routes Never
I am able to pull right in and plug my vehicle in without waiting	I am able to pull right in and plug my vehicle in without waiting Always	I am able to pull right in and plug my vehicle in without waiting Usually	I am able to pull right in and plug my vehicle in without waiting Sometimes	I am able to pull right in and plug my vehicle in without waiting Rarely	I am able to pull right in and plug my vehicle in without waiting Never
When I choose a public charging station to use, personal safety is a consideration	When I choose a public charging station to use, personal safety is a consideration Always	When I choose a public charging station to use, personal safety is a consideration Usually	When I choose a public charging station to use, personal safety is a consideration Sometimes	When I choose a public charging station to use, personal safety is a consideration Rarely	When I choose a public charging station to use, personal safety is a consideration Never
The cost of using public charging stations is reasonable.	The cost of using public charging stations is reasonable. Always	The cost of using public charging stations is reasonable. Usually	The cost of using public charging stations is reasonable. Sometimes	The cost of using public charging stations is reasonable. Rarely	The cost of using public charging stations is reasonable. Never
Chargers are in good working condition	Chargers are in good working condition Always	Chargers are in good working condition Usually	Chargers are in good working condition Sometimes	Chargers are in good working condition Rarely	Chargers are in good working condition Never
Public charging stations have shelter from the weather	Public charging stations have shelter from the weather Always	Public charging stations have shelter from the weather Usually	Public charging stations have shelter from the weather Sometimes	Public charging stations have shelter from the weather Rarely	Public charging stations have shelter from the weather Never
Public charging stations have restrooms available for use	Public charging stations have restrooms available for use Always	Public charging stations have restrooms available for use Usually	Public charging stations have restrooms available for use Sometimes	Public charging stations have restrooms available for use Rarely	Public charging stations have restrooms available for use Never

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* 9. Please share the zip code where you live to help ODOT plan for future electric vehicle charging station locations. We want to make sure we hear from people in communities throughout Oregon. (Optional)

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* 10. If you are interested in keeping up-to-date on EV planning in Oregon and learning about future opportunities to provide additional input, please provide your e-mail or phone contact. This information will only be used by ODOT. (Optional)

Oregon EV Charging Survey - I drive an EV

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* 1. Tell us a little about yourself.

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* 2. Where do you most often charge your electric vehicle for daily short trip use?

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* 3. How often do you drive your electric vehicle on a trip that exceeds its range?

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* 4. What type of electric vehicle charger do you most commonly use when you are traveling longer distances?

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* 5. Where are the top 3 most common places you charge? (Choose 3)

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* 6. When using a public charger, how long do you typically charge?

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* 7. When do you most often use a publicly accessible charger?

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* 8. Tell us about your electric vehicle charging experiences using public chargers.

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* 9. Please share the zip code where you live to help ODOT plan for future electric vehicle charging station locations. We want to make sure we hear from people in communities throughout Oregon. (Optional)

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* 10. If you are interested in keeping up-to-date on EV planning in Oregon and learning about future opportunities to provide additional input, please provide your e-mail or phone contact. This information will only be used by ODOT. (Optional)