The lure of free EV charging is an attractive incentive for electric car shoppers. Many early Tesla adopters received free Supercharger use for the vehicle’s life. While that promotion has largely disappeared, some grandfathered Tesla owners still receive the benefit.
However, free charging perks from other manufacturers do exist, allowing EV buyers to keep money in their wallets instead of paying to recharge.
If you purchase one of these new electric cars, you may be able to avoid paying for public charging for a few years. Many of these EVs will allow you to get free DC fast charging for a certain period after buying your car. Some arrangements place time limits on charging sessions; others permit an unlimited amount of battery juice.
Cars That Offer Free Charging
Free public charging is a huge selling point for many upcoming electric cars. And with the ever-growing charging network around the country, you’ll find it easier to locate a charger near your home, along a daily commute, or on a well-planned road trip. Our guide will help you find your next EV that comes with free public charging.
Audi
Audi e-Tron GT – 3 years of free DC fast charging at Electrify America.
Audi e-Tron – 250 kWh of free DC fast charging at Electrify America for 2 years.
Audi Q4 e-Tron – 250 kWh of free DC fast charging at Electrify America for 2 years.
BMW
BMW i4 – 30 minutes of free DC fast charging at Electrify America for 2 years.
BMW iX – 30 minutes of free DC fast charging at Electrify America for 2 years.
Cadillac
Cadillac Lyriq – 2 years of free DC fast charging at EVgo.
Ford
Ford Mustang Mach-E – 250 kWh of free DC fast charging at Electrify America for 2 years.
Ford F-150 Lightning – 250 kWh of free DC fast charging at Electrify America for 2 years.
Genesis
Genesis GV60 – 30 minutes of free DC fast charging at Electrify America for 2 years.
Hyundai
Hyundai Ioniq 5 – 30 minutes of free DC fast charging at Electrify America for 2 years.
Hyundai Kona Electric – 3 years of free DC fast charging at Electrify America.
Kia
Kia EV6 – 1,000 kWh of free DC fast charging for 3 years.
Lucid
Lucid Air – 3 years of free DC fast charging at Electrify America for all vehicles reserved by June 30, 2022.
Mazda
Mazda MX-30 EV – A $500 credit to use at any ChargePoint charging station, or a $500 credit to use toward a ChargePoint home charger.
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz EQS – 30 minutes of free DC fast charging at Electrify America for 2 years.
Mercedes-Benz EQE – 30 minutes of free DC fast charging at Electrify America for 2 years.
Mercedes-Benz EQB – 30 minutes of free DC fast charging at Electrify America for 2 years.
Nissan
Nissan Leaf – A $250 credit to use at EVgo charging stations.
Polestar
Polestar 2 – 30 minutes of free DC fast charging at Electrify America for 2 years.
Porsche
Porsche Taycan – Free 30-minute sessions of DC fast charging at Electrify America for 3 years.
Rivian
Rivian R1T – Rivian is building a nationwide network of DC fast chargers that will contain over 3,500 fast chargers. Owners will have a 12-month free trial of DC fast charging.
Rivian R1S – Rivian is building a nationwide network of DC fast chargers that will contain over 3,500 fast chargers. Owners will have a 12-month free trial of DC fast charging.
Toyota
Toyota bZ4X – 1 year of free DC fast charging at EVgo.
Volkswagen
Volkswagen ID.4 – Free 30-minute sessions of free DC fast charging at Electrify America for 3 years.
Volvo
Volvo C40 Recharge – 250 kWh of free DC fast charging at Electrify America for 3 years. Buyers will also receive a free one-year subscription to Electrify America Pass Plus.
Volvo XC40 Recharge – 250 kWh of free DC fast charging at Electrify America for 3 years. Buyers will also receive a free one-year subscription to Electrify America Pass Plus.
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