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I'm glad to see this, but there's a missing piece of information: How much per kWh will they charge?
Costco offers a discount on gasoline over other gas stations. I really hope they extend this philosophy to this Level 3 charging product. I've been trying very hard to only use non-Tesla Level 3 chargers when I have to fast charge on road trips. I know for a fact I'm paying quite a bit more per kWh than using Tesla chargers. Even with the higher cost of alternatives, I still try to avoid Tesla chargers because that money goes to funding Musk.
These apparently have Ad leaderboards. If they follow other similar platforms, the charging will be free.
I haven't heard of these other platforms before. There are free Level 3 DC fast charging networks?
Hmm, not sure the charger ratings, but ive seen various chargers at grocery stores that are free chargers. I assume at least level 2s.
EDIT: nope, looked up the chargers I recall seeing and they are level 1. So I expect you're right, these will likely be pay chargers.
I've certainly seen free Level 2 chargers, but only a few ever free Level 3 and those were usually 50kw and single chargers only attached to a business that makes their money some other way (like a car dealership).
I think the cheapest Level 3 DC Fast charging I've ever seen was maybe 25 cent a kWh and that was one time. The cheapest Tesla superchargers I've seen in my travels have been 30 cents or so (which is a very good price). Usual Tesla supercharger price is 43 cents to 51 cents in my region. However, the non-Tesla Fast charger can get very expensive with 67 cent + a $1 per session charging fee! I'm looking at you EVgo!