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Are electric car charging stations free?

I’m thinking about getting an electric car because gas is becoming costly and it seems that we’re switching to electric cars as a country. I’m concerned about the cost of charging an electric car outside of my home. Are charging stations for electric cars free to use?

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Serena Aburahma · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Getting an electric car is a great way to save money in the long run! Charging an
electric car
tends to be cheaper than filling up your gas tank, and it’s more environmentally friendly! With this tech becoming more popular we’re happy to help answer a lot of up in the air questions.
**Not all electric car charging stations are free. **There are places that do charge a fee for using their charging stations. Usually, they will list if they do when you go up to the charging station or on a sign nearby. Some public places or complexes may incentivize electric car drivers by having free-to-use charging stations, but that’s not always the case.
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