EV charging costs less than filling a gas tank. And with the right planning you could charge for free.
Public EV charging stations are finally growing. The number of electric vehicle charging stations across the US has nearly doubled — from 87,352 to 161,562 over the last three years and experts believe this growth trend will continue. According to the The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, at least 140,000 of these charging stations are available to the public — versus private access like a workplace.
Public charging stations usually charge by the kilowatt hour or for the amount of time you’re plugged in. But there are ways you can fuel up your EV at no cost, from manufacturer incentives to ad-driven hookups. However, these no-fee charging options are likely to shrink over time.
“As more and more people are adopting electric vehicles, free charging perks will slowly subside, and it will be a charge for charge,” says Grant Gold, director of real estate solutions at EV Connect.
Until then, find out how savvy motorists are getting a free charge.
