How much does a charging session fee add to the price per kWh?
A charging offer has both a unit price and a fixed connection fee. Why does a small top-up have a different effective price from a longer session?
EVVerity explains
A closer look
Spread the fee over the energy
Divide the fixed fee by the billed kWh, then add the unit rate. A hypothetical fee of 1.50 plus 0.40/kWh works out at 0.70/kWh for 5 kWh, but 0.45/kWh for 30 kWh. These are examples, not current network prices.
Compare the complete stop
Add parking and any time-dependent charges separately. Choosing a larger charge solely to dilute the fee can waste time or buy energy you do not need. Compare the total cost of useful energy and the practical length of the stop.
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