Why do I have to pay to use the County-owned fast chargers?

Operating fast charging stations costs much more than other slower stations, in part, because the electricity costs are substantially higher to supply that much power in a short period of time. The County will begin charging $0.43 per kWh to recoup a portion of the costs to operate these chargers. With this fee, we estimate that for an electric vehicle like a Chevy Bolt, it will cost about $32 to get a full charge. This is compared to a tank of gas costing between $38 - $62 (depending on gas prices) to go the equivalent distant for a full battery charge.

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1. What are the different types of EV chargers, in general?
2. How long does it take to get a full charge on most EVs?
3. Are there enough chargers in the community to charge my electric vehicle?
4. Do I have to pay to use County owned EV charging stations?
5. Why do I have to pay to use the County-owned fast chargers?
6. How do I charge my EV?
7. What should I do if my vehicle is not charging?