Sorry if this is a dumb question. I currently drive a hybrid and am looking to upgrade in the next 1- 2 years to either PHEV or full EV. In either scenario, I envision most of my charging will be done at home. However, if I go full EV, I will eventually need to charge in public.

I’ve read it varies from charging network to charging network, so I figure I’d ask EV owners what their experiences are like. I really don’t like the idea of relying on an app or monthly subscription or anything like that.

So, is a debit card more or less guaranteed to be accepted, and if so, are the rates significantly higher than some kind of membership option?

Edit: In the US if it matters.

  • helenslunch@feddit.nl
    3·
    10 months ago

    NACS is just a connector. Don’t expect anything else to change just because they swapped a connector.

    • Stillhart@lemm.ee
      11·
      10 months ago

      Pretty sure they said they will have access to the Supercharger network. I don’t see Tesla adding card readers to every supercharger. I think it’s far more likely that the cars will talk to the superchargers just like Teslas do.

      • helenslunch@feddit.nl
        11·
        10 months ago

        Pretty sure they said they will have access to the Supercharger network

        Who?

        I don’t see Tesla adding card readers to every supercharger.

        They aren’t.

        I think it’s far more likely that the cars will talk to the superchargers just like Teslas do.

        “More likely” than what? Tesla doesn’t need to add payment terminals in order for other companies to do it. The payment system is not determined by the connector. It’s literally just an interface to connect wires.