Electric Car Charging Gets CHEAPER If You Follow THESE TIPS

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Driving an electric car is a lot kinder on your pocket than driving an internal combustion engine vehicle - but with utility companies around the world increasing the cost of electricity, and some charging networks putting up the price of charging in public an astonishing amount - here's how you can fight those extra fees and charge for as little as possible.

With some careful planning, it's easier than you might think!

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00:00 - Sponsor Shoutout
00:17 - Introduction
02:23 - Electricity prices vary a lot around the world - as does the carbon footprint of electricity
03:03 - Price depends on lots of different variables
03:40 - Efficient driving will reduce your charging costs
05:04 - Saving money at fast charging stations
05:31 - Rapid charging networks don't always 'own' where the chargers are
07:34 - The impacts of power companies on your charging rate
10:01 - Integrated Battery Packs
10:46 - Tips on reducing fast charging costs
13:36 - The impact of local laws
15:38 - Some notes about public level 2 charging
16:24 - Finding the cheapest public charging
18:40 - Sponsor Segment: Energy Sage
19:57 - Home Automation and solar charging
21:00 - Time of use and EV-specific tarifs
23:02 - Check the health of your electrical circuits!
24:37 - Thanks, and Goodbye!

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Presenter, Audio: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield.
Camera, Editor, Colorist: M. Horton
Art and Animation: Erin Carlie
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
© Transport Evolved LLC, 2024

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Links:
• Watch our video on charging 101: https://youtu.be/BKHyAmUs2E0
• Watch our video on charging equity: https://youtu.be/ip64lqg6TJg
• Watch our video on CCS secrets: https://youtu.be/BZcyamMRsbA
• Watch our video on choosing a good home charging station: https://youtu.be/7e1zuWbhjjE

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