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Why Public EV Charging Costs More Per kWh Than Charging at Home

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Public DC fast charging carries infrastructure, land, and grid-demand costs that home charging doesn’t, which is reflected in a per-kWh price that’s commonly several times higher than typical residential electricity rates.

Practical note

When a spec matters for a purchase decision, verify it rather than trusting packaging language alone — an inexpensive USB power meter pays for itself quickly if you buy chargers often.

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