Energy used
The energy component is based on the electricity delivered during the session.
Pricing
Know the price before you start charging
Destination Charge is designed for long sessions while the vehicle is already parked. You review the energy rate, connection fee, outlet details, and session terms before starting.
Actual speed and cost vary by site
Actual speed and cost depend on the site, outlet, vehicle, portable charger, and session length. Different locations can also have different electricity rates, so prices may vary from site to site. We try to keep the energy rate at $0.80 per kWh, but we also love providing charging availability at remote sites where charging would not normally be feasible. Those locations often have higher line fees and per-kWh electricity costs.
What can make up the price
Connection time
Some sites include a connection fee for the time the managed outlet is allocated to your vehicle.
Site specific terms
The activation page shows the price and session terms before you start.
Energy rate$0.80 per kWhConnection fee: $0.10 per hour. Pricing is shown before activation.
Overnight charging example
Example only: a 12 hour session averaging 3 kW delivers about 36 kWh. At $0.80 per kWh, the energy component is $28.80. A $0.10 per hour connection fee adds $1.20, making the total example $30.00.
- Charging speed
- 3 kW
- Session length
- 12 h
- Energy delivered
- 36 kWh
- Energy rate
- $0.80 per kWh
- Energy component
- $28.80
- Connection fee
- $1.20
- Total example
- $30.00
Comparing with rapid charging
Public rapid charging can be worth it when you need to move quickly. Destination Charge is different because it uses the hours your car is already parked. Compare the price against the convenience of avoiding a separate charging stop, waiting time, and route disruption.
No separate charging stop
The value is not only cents per kWh. It also removes a detour before check in or before departure.
Check local prices
Fast charger prices vary by provider and location. Compare against the current public charging options on your route.
Pricing questions
Key questions about reviewing price before starting.
What does it cost to charge?
The energy rate is $0.80 per kWh and the connection fee is $0.10 per hour. Example only: a 12 hour session averaging 3 kW delivers about 36 kWh, with a $28.80 energy component, a $1.20 connection component, and a $30.00 total. The activation page shows the actual price before you start.
When do I pay?
Payment timing is shown during activation. Review the session terms and pricing before starting the outlet.
How is the session calculated?
Energy is measured in kWh and power is measured in kW. A 12 hour session at 3 kW delivers about 36 kWh, so the energy component at $0.80 per kWh is $28.80. The connection component is 12 hours at $0.10 per hour, or $1.20.
Why is there a connection fee?
The connection fee is a small bay reservation fee. It reflects the time the managed outlet is allocated to your vehicle and helps keep overnight access fair; it is not a penalty for sleeping while your car charges.
Is it cheaper than fast charging?
Destination Charge is a different use case from public fast charging: it uses the hours you are already parked instead of asking you to make a charging stop. Compare the price shown before activation with your other charging options for the trip.