Electrify America is the fastest-growing and leading electric car charging station company in the US. They have 3500+ individual electric car chargers at 800+ charging stations nationwide, making electric car charging convenient and cost-effective.
Electrify America’s fast charging stations support the CCS (Combined Charging System) and CHAdeMO connectors. However, Tesla vehicles use a proprietary connector, which means you will need a Tesla-made CCS1 or CHAdeMO to Tesla adapter to charge your Tesla at an Electrify America station.
How Many Types of Charger Levels Electrify America Provides?
Electrify America charging stations offer three connectors:
- The Green- Hyper-Fast labels indicate CCS connectors that can deliver up to 350 kW.
- The Teal- Ultra-Fast labels indicate CCS connectors that can deliver up to 150 kW.
- The Blue- CHAdeMO labels indicate CHAdeMO connectors that can deliver up to 50 kW.
- At the top of each label, there are icons for connectors that will match the charging port of your vehicle.
- At the bottom, the lightning bolt icons indicate the power of the charger. The power increases with the kilowatt (kW) rating.
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How Much Does It Cost to Charge Tesla at Electrify America?
Electrify America is a network of fast-charging stations that can charge most electric vehicles in 30 minutes or less.
Electrify America is compatible with Tesla vehicles, but you will need to use the CCS1 ($175) or CHAdeMO ($510) adapter to plug in your car. However, Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles require a CCS Combo 1 Adapter Retrofit with Adapter ($450).
What are the Factors Affecting the Cost?
The cost of charging your Tesla at Electrify America depends on several factors, such as:
- The state where you are charging
- The power level of the charger
- The battery level of your car
- The duration of your charging session
- The membership plan with Electrify America
The State Where You Are Charging
Electrify America has different pricing structures for different states, depending on the local regulations and market conditions. You can find the pricing for your state on their website or app.
For example, in Georgia, the price per minute ranges from $0.19 to $0.37, depending on the power level of the charger. In California, the price per kWh range is $0.48.
The Power Level of the Charger
Electrify America offers chargers with different power levels, from 50 kW to 350 kW. The higher the power level, the faster your car will charge, but also, the more expensive it will be.
Electrify America charges by the minute and by the kWh, so the power level affects when they charge by the minute and how much you pay per minute. For example, a 90 kW charger costs $0.19 per minute in Georgia, while a 350 kW charger costs $0.37 per minute.
The Battery Level of Your Tesla Car
The speed and cost of charging your car is influenced by its battery level.
A low battery can take in more power and charge faster, while a high battery can take in less power and charge slower. Consequently, you will be charged more per minute when your battery is high than when it is low.
For example, if you plug in your Tesla Model 3 with a 10% battery at a 150-kW charger in Georgia, it will charge at about 120 kW and cost $0.37 per minute.
If you plug in your Tesla Model 3 with a 90% battery at the same charger, it will charge at about 40 kW and cost $0.37 per minute.
The Duration of Your Charging Session
The duration of your charging session is how long you keep your car plugged in at the station. The longer you stay, the more you will pay. Electrify America mostly charges by the minute or some states, by the kWh, and there is no flat fee or minimum charge.
However, Electrify America’s pricing policy includes an idle fee of $0.40 per minute, starting ten minutes after your charging session is complete if you have not unplugged and moved your vehicle.
The Membership Plan with Electrify America
Electrify America offers two membership plans:
Pass: Pass is a pay-as-you-go plan that has no monthly fee and gives you access to all their stations at their standard rates.
Pass+: Pass+ is a subscription plan that costs $4 per month (After August 17, 2023, it will increase to $7 per month) and gives you a 25% discount on their standard rates. For example, in Georgia, a Pass+ member would pay $0.15 to $0.29 per minute instead of $0.19 to $0.37 per minute.
Note: the pricing for your charging session may change. To get the most current information on pricing and available power levels, please check on the charger.
What is the Difference Between Electrify America and Tesla Supercharger Network?
Electrify America and Tesla Supercharger network are both charging networks that offer DC Fast chargers for electric vehicles. However, there are some key differences between them in terms of compatibility, availability, speed, and cost.
Compatibility
Tesla Supercharger network is designed exclusively for Tesla cars and uses a proprietary plug that is not compatible with other EVs.
Electrify America uses CCS and CHAdeMO plugs, which are compatible with most EVs on the market, except for Tesla cars. Tesla cars need an adapter to use Electrify America chargers.
Availability
Tesla Supercharger network has over 17000 chargers across the U.S., while Electrify America has over 3500 chargers in over 800 stations. However, not all Electrify America stations have both CCS and CHAdeMO plugs, and some of them may be privately owned or operated.
Speed
Tesla Supercharger network can charge Tesla cars at speeds of up to 250 kW, depending on the model and battery level.
Electrify America can charge EVs at speeds of up to 350 kW, depending on the plug type and EV capability. However, some Electrify America chargers only offer up to 50 kW speeds.
Cost
Tesla Supercharger network charges by kilowatt-hour (kWh), and the price varies by state and station. The average price is about $0.25 to $0.50 per kWh.
Electrify America charges by the minute, and the price varies by state and power levels. Some state prices are charged by the kilowatt-hour (kWh). Members pay a monthly fee of $4 to access lower rates and other benefits.
Note: the pricing for your charging session may change. To get the most current information on pricing and available power levels, please check on the charger.
What are Some other Charging Networks in the US?
Electrify America and the Tesla Supercharger network are not the only charging networks in the US. There are other networks, such as ChargePoint, EVgo, Blink, and Volta, that also provide public charging stations across the country.
ChargePoint
ChargePoint is the largest charging network in the US, with over 48000 chargers and over 15000 stations.
ChargePoint offers Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast chargers and uses CCS, CHAdeMO, and J1772 plugs. ChargePoint charges by the hour or by the session, depending on the station owner.
EVgo
EVgo is the largest public DC fast charging network in the US, with over 850 DC Fast Charging stations. EVgo offers Level 2 and DC fast chargers and uses CCS and CHAdeMO plugs. EVgo charges by the minute or by the kWh, depending on the state.
Blink
Blink is one of the oldest charging networks in the US, with over 5000 stations. Blink offers Level 2 and DC fast chargers and uses CCS, CHAdeMO, and J1772 plugs. Blink charges by the kWh or by the session, depending on the state and the station owner.
Volta
Volta is a unique charging network that offers free Level 2 charging to EV drivers, sponsored by advertisers. Volta has over 2000 stations. Volta uses J1772 plugs and limits the charging time to two hours per session.
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