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If you always charge at the fast charging station without a contract, you will become poor with the e-car. On the other hand, if you act the other way around, you can keep your mobility costs low.
There is currently a lot to be said for switching to a E-car. And maybe something against it. Financially, on the other hand, driving a Stromer is almost always worthwhile, not only thanks to the extensive funding currently available. Especially if you follow a few tips.
Fill up with free electricity
Retailers and retail chains have recognized the electricity filling station as a means of attracting customers. In front of supermarkets, but above all in the parking lots of furniture stores and shopping centers, there are more and more charging stations that supply alternating current free of charge. In order to prevent electronic scrounging, in many cases it is now necessary to register via app or at the information desk. But especially in cases where you stay longer on site, free charging can be worthwhile, as electricity flows into the battery for 11 to 4 euros per hour at an 6 kW connection.
Charge at home if possible
If you drive an electric car, you don’t necessarily need a charging option in your garage at home. But if you only fill up outside, you pay significantly more for electricity than at home. While it usually costs around 32 cents per kilowatt hour from the home socket, it is 40 to 50 cents with the public normal charger, and the costs can be significantly higher for the fast charger.
Avoid ad hoc loading
The tariffs at public charging stations are sometimes complicated and non-transparent. But one thing is very clear: Spontaneous charging without a contract, so-called ad hoc charging, is by far the most expensive option. To avoid this, it makes sense to use more than one active charging current contract with the appropriate card or app. Those without a monthly basic fee are particularly suitable as a second or third contract. Then the kWh prices are higher, but not nearly as high as with ad hoc charging.
Consider blocking fees
In order to prevent e-car drivers from occupying charging stations longer than necessary, many e-mobility providers and charging station operators have introduced fees for standing too long. In many cases, the additional costs are capped, but sometimes the counter continues to tick indefinitely, so that multi-digit euro amounts accumulate. If you want to park for a long time, you should find out beforehand what it can cost to “block” at the respective column.
Keep eyes open
The traction current market is currently in flux. The prices tend to go up, but new providers in particular offer good courses. It is also worth taking a look at neighboring countries, because the costs quoted often do not differentiate between national and international charging stations. In the future, tariff models that flexibly adapt electricity prices to availability are likely to increasingly appear - on sunny days with high photovoltaic output, the battery can be charged for little money.
Apply for a GHG quota
Since the beginning of this year, e-car drivers have been able to sell the CO2 they save to the oil industry as part of the greenhouse gas quota system ("GHG quota"). This requires the "pollution rights" to avoid high fines to the state and is interested accordingly. The processing is carried out by special agencies, which steal part of the payout amount. Nevertheless, depending on the market development, provider and condition details, almost 300 to almost 500 euros come together. Per year. Alternatively, there are electricity vouchers or goods such as a wall box.