选举rify America Says Idle Fees Are Back As New Pricing Strategy Revealed

选举rify America's idle fees aim to prioritize charging availability for other EV owners, especially at busy locations. Harmonizing charging costs with regional electricity rates and promoting responsible charging are also emphasized. The Pass+ membership program by Electrify America offers around 25% savings but will increase the monthly fee from $4 to $7. Users are urged to evaluate whether the enhanced savings justify the higher cost for their charging needs.

The new pricing strategy aims to align charging costs with local electricity rates, meaning users in areas with higher electricity costs might experience higher charges. In contrast, regions with lower electricity prices may see charging expenses decrease.

选举rify America'sadoption of the North American Charging Standard(NACS) protocol will expand its customer base to include EVs that utilize that charging standard.

Responses to the price increase have been mixed, but many appreciate Electrify America charging idle fees. One of the biggest concerns of EV owners is those usingcharging locations as parking lots, causing delays for others. One user replied to the thread: "[Finally], idle fees being implemented/enforced. Perhaps that will eliminate the [idle] hoggers that charge their vehicle to 100% and don't come back for 2 more hours."

The company confirmed that ten minutes after a car is charged to 100%, it will charge users $0.40 per minute. That works out to $24/hour and should make owners think twice about leaving their EV longer than needed.

选举rify America aims to make EV charging easier, much like filling up at a gas station. While news like thisRivian R1Tgetting用砖at one of the brand's stations doesn't help, its reputation with customers has been generally positive.