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Is electricity free for electric cars?
Owning an EV supposedly saves you more money than filling up at the gas station. Is that because electricity is free for electric cars?
Chanice Boyd · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
EV owners do save more on power than those who have to pay at the pump—but electricity is not free for electric cars.
When you own an
electric car
you have a few options on how to charge your vehicle. You can top up at a charging station that has fast charging options. These charging stations usually have a fee, but some businesses offer free charging. The other option is to charge at home. In this case, the true cost of charging your electric car will depend on the amount you pay for electricity at home. Most American households pay an average of 14 cents per kWh.
It’s unlikely that the electricity for your electric cars will be free, but it doesn’t mean that you can’t save money. In fact,
Jerry
, a licensed broker, can help you save a ton of money on your car insurance policy. It’s this simple: download the Jerry app or go to getjerry.com. In less than 45 seconds, Jerry collects all of your information from your existing insurer. Choose from competitive quotes from 55+ top insurance companies and Jerry takes care of the rest—securing your new policy and helping you cancel your old one. No long forms. No calling around. No hard work. Just savings. The average Jerry user saves over $800 a year on car insurance.
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