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Home Charging Prices Are Going Up, But Charging At Home Is Still Cheaper

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Home Charging Prices Are Going Up, But Charging At Home Is Still Cheaper JD Power’s Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Home Charging Study revealed that energy costs are making EV owners less satisfied with home charging. - J.D Power found that home EV charging satisfaction is slipping, due in part to rising electricity costs. - 86% of EV charging happens at home, according to JD Power - Overall, a...
The article presents a pattern of rising costs leading to decreased satisfaction among home EV charging users, as seen in the declining scores for Level 1 and Level 2 portable chargers. This trend is primarily attributed to increases in electricity prices nationwide, with some locales experiencing double-digit percentage increases. The study suggests that utilities offering cheaper electricity during off-peak hours and smart-charging programs can help mitigate these costs and improve satisfactio...