City of Coachella EV Charging Access Survey

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The City of Coachella, as part of its Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Study, is seeking input and feedback on EV charging infrastructure throughout the community. This brief survey aims to better understand the needs of residents, workers, and visitors regarding access to EV charging, as well as to identify current challenges and opportunities for improving availability and convenience across the City.

Your responses will help the city identify opportunities for improving access to EV charging stations and infrastructure in the City. This survey takes only a few minutes to complete. Thank you for sharing your input.

By completing this survey, you are eligible to enter into a raffle to win one of four $50 gift cards. Please make sure to fill out your contact information at the end of this survey.

Thank you for your time!

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* 1. Which of the following best describes you? Select all that apply.

I live in Coachella

I live outside of Coachella, but in the Coachella Valley

I live outside of the Coachella Valley

I work in Coachella

I work outside of Coachella, but in the Coachella Valley

I work outside of the Coachella Valley

Visitor; I do not live or work in the Coachella Valley

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* 2. What is your home ZIP code? (This will help us understand regional needs)

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* 3. What type of housing do you live in?

Single-Family Home

Townhome or Duplex

Apartment of Multi-Family Building

Mobile Home or Manufactured Housing

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What is your household income range?

Under $25,000

$25,000 - $50,000

$50,000 - $75,000

$75,000 - $100,000

Over $100,000

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* 5. How do you primarily commute to work or school?

Gas or Diesel Vehicle

Electric Vehicle

Bicycle

Walking

Public Transportation (e.g. Sunline, Amtrak, etc.)

I do not commute

Other (please specify)

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* 6. How long is your daily commute to work or school each way?

Less than 5 miles

5 - 15 miles

15 - 30 miles

30 - 50 miles

Greater than 50 miles

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* 7. Do you have access to a dedicated parking space at home?

Yes, I use a private driveway or garage

Yes, I use an assigned parking space

Yes, I use a shared parking area

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* 8. Do you currently own an electric vehicle (EV)?

Yes

No, but I am considering it

No, and I am not considering it

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* 9. You previously indicated that you do not own an electric vehicle. What are the main barriers to purchasing an electric vehicle for you? Rank from most (1) to least (5) significant.

	N/A	1	2	3	4	5
High purchase cost	High purchase cost N/A	High purchase cost 1	High purchase cost 2	High purchase cost 3	High purchase cost 4	High purchase cost 5
Lack of vehicle availability	Lack of vehicle availability N/A	Lack of vehicle availability 1	Lack of vehicle availability 2	Lack of vehicle availability 3	Lack of vehicle availability 4	Lack of vehicle availability 5
Lack of vehicle utility	Lack of vehicle utility N/A	Lack of vehicle utility 1	Lack of vehicle utility 2	Lack of vehicle utility 3	Lack of vehicle utility 4	Lack of vehicle utility 5
Lack of EV charging stations near my home	Lack of EV charging stations near my home N/A	Lack of EV charging stations near my home 1	Lack of EV charging stations near my home 2	Lack of EV charging stations near my home 3	Lack of EV charging stations near my home 4	Lack of EV charging stations near my home 5
Lack of EV charging stations near my destination	Lack of EV charging stations near my destination N/A	Lack of EV charging stations near my destination 1	Lack of EV charging stations near my destination 2	Lack of EV charging stations near my destination 3	Lack of EV charging stations near my destination 4	Lack of EV charging stations near my destination 5
Long charging times	Long charging times N/A	Long charging times 1	Long charging times 2	Long charging times 3	Long charging times 4	Long charging times 5
Limited drive time	Limited drive time N/A	Limited drive time 1	Limited drive time 2	Limited drive time 3	Limited drive time 4	Limited drive time 5
Expensive rates for charging	Expensive rates for charging N/A	Expensive rates for charging 1	Expensive rates for charging 2	Expensive rates for charging 3	Expensive rates for charging 4	Expensive rates for charging 5
Limited information	Limited information N/A	Limited information 1	Limited information 2	Limited information 3	Limited information 4	Limited information 5

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Do you have access to electric vehicle charging at your residence or workplace?

Yes, at home

Yes, at work

Yes, both at home and at work

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* 11. How important is the availability and convenience of public EV charging in your decision to purchase an electric vehicle?

Very important

Somewhat important

Neutral

Not so important

Not at all important

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* 12. Electric vehicle charging stations can be installed in public spaces for use by the community. Select the top three places where EV charging stations would be most useful for you.

Near residential areas (e.g. on street)

Public parking lots

Near schools

Near shopping centers

Near parks (e.g. Veterans Park, etc.)

Near government buildings (e.g. City Hall, DPSS, etc.)

Near public transit stations (e.g. Transit Center, Amtrak, etc)

Near service stations (e.g. gas stations, travel centers)

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* 13. When visiting shopping centers, community facilities, parks, or other destinations, how long do you typically park?

Less than 30 minutes

30 minutes to 1 hour

1 to 2 hours

2 to 4 hours

More than 4 hours

None; I do not drive

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* 14. If you could choose where a public EV charging station is installed in the City of Coachella, where would you install it? Select one location on the map below.

City of Coachella EV Charging Access Survey

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* 1. Which of the following best describes you? Select all that apply.

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* 2. What is your home ZIP code? (This will help us understand regional needs)

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* 3. What type of housing do you live in?

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* 4. What is your household income range?

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* 5. How do you primarily commute to work or school?

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* 6. How long is your daily commute to work or school each way?

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* 7. Do you have access to a dedicated parking space at home?

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* 8. Do you currently own an electric vehicle (EV)?

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* 9. You previously indicated that you do not own an electric vehicle. What are the main barriers to purchasing an electric vehicle for you? Rank from most (1) to least (5) significant.

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* 10. Do you have access to electric vehicle charging at your residence or workplace?

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* 11. How important is the availability and convenience of public EV charging in your decision to purchase an electric vehicle?

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* 12. Electric vehicle charging stations can be installed in public spaces for use by the community. Select the top three places where EV charging stations would be most useful for you.

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* 13. When visiting shopping centers, community facilities, parks, or other destinations, how long do you typically park?

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* 14. If you could choose where a public EV charging station is installed in the City of Coachella, where would you install it? Select one location on the map below.

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* 15. Are there any other comments you would like to share with us about EV charging needs in the City of Coachella?