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What do I need to do to pay for EV charging at public chargers?
What do I need to do to pay for EV charging at public chargers? Do I need an account and a dedicated credit card and if so, where do I get it from?
Asked on 22 August 2019 by Peter Gurney
Answered by
Andrew Brady
We'd recommend signing up for accounts with Ecotricity's Electric Highway and Chargemaster's Polar Network. You'll need to download relevant phone apps to access the chargers. The Government is putting pressure on providers to offer contactless payment which should make things simpler in the future.
If you cover no more than 100 miles per day and have easy access to a charging point at home or work, then an EV is ideal for you.
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