Yes, there are several membership programs that offer lower rates or other benefits for fast EV charging:
- EVgo offers membership plans with discounts on charging. Their plans include:
- PlusMax: $12.99/month with 30% discount on charging and no session fees.
- Plus: $6.99/month with 15% discount and no session fees.
- Pay As You Go option with no monthly fee but higher per-session costs.
- Electrify America provides complimentary ultra-fast charging or membership benefits when you purchase or lease an EV from participating brands like Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, and Volkswagen. By enrolling via the Electrify America app with an enrollment code, you gain access to complimentary charging or reduced rates. They also have a Pass+ membership program that offers reduced costs on charging across their fast charging network.
- EVCS offers subscription plans that provide discounted charging prices based on fixed monthly fees and kWh limits, for example:
- Basic at $3.99/month,
- Essential at $9.99/month for 30 kWh,
- Standard at $49.99/month for 200 kWh,
- Premium at $199.99/month for 650 kWh.
- Some utilities like Xcel Energy provide EV charging programs and preferential electric pricing plans for home charging, though this is less relevant to public fast charging stations.
In summary, major fast charging networks like EVgo and Electrify America do offer membership programs that provide discounted rates or complimentary fast charging for EV drivers, especially when paired with specific EV models or monthly plans. These memberships reduce the per kWh cost or session fees for fast DC charging sessions.
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