Most plug-in sites like Chargepoint has a $1.25 "Access fee", then $0.25 per kWh. The location I'd typical use is 8 miles from my home. I figured I'd drive there, then plug in, and be able to drive home on EV. But I don't think the economics work out, due to the "access fee". Considering I might ind up spending less than $3 for a charge, for that $ in gas, I can travel much father. Is this correct? How prevalent are charing stations w/o "access fees"? Cheers, Tweldon
not. if all you care about is economics. i would pay extra to drive ev. that being said, the break even depends on the cost of gas. at $3./gal., break-even for me is around 75 cents per full charge.
I charge my car at Consumer's Energy which is 2 miles from my apartment they have never charged an access fee or for the electricity
No, it doesn't work out economically, even before you count your time waiting for the charge. That's why I'm glad I drive a Prius and not a Leaf. I can keep driving as long as I want, as long as gasoline is available.
I'm with Greg. It only costs about 50 cents for a full charge at home. No way I'm gonna spend any money to charge this thing at a public charger
this website shows which site charge an access fee and those who don't PlugShare - EV Charging Station Map - Find a place to charge your car!
At least with Chargepoint charging stations, the fee, if any, is determined by the site owner. Other charging networks, such as Blink, do things differently.
It doesn't pencil out and you can avoid the stares of disgust when an EV rolls up wanting to use the charger occupied by your little PIP. They really do hate use PHEVs when they are in need of a charge. I moved my car for a Model S the other day. He looked grateful. lol
If its any consolation, most people who park in charging stalls with non-electric vehicles will move for a Pip because they don't know you don't "need" to plug it in.
