Energy used
The energy component is based on the electricity delivered during the session.
Charging prices
Know the cost. Enjoy the charge.
Destination Charge is designed for long sessions while the vehicle is already parked. You review the energy rate, connection fee, outlet details, and session terms before starting.
Destination Charge
Illustrative overnight session
12 hours.A useful top-up.
- Energy · 24 kWh × $0.80
- $19.20
- Connection · 12 h × $0.10
- $1.20
- Example total
- $20.40
Example at 2 kW. Check the actual outlet price before starting.
Your next step
Actual speed and cost vary by site
Actual speed and cost depend on the site, outlet, vehicle, portable charger, and session length. Different locations can also have different electricity rates, so prices may vary from site to site. We try to keep the energy rate at $0.80 per kWh, but we also love providing charging availability at remote sites where charging would not normally be feasible. Those locations often have higher line fees and per-kWh electricity costs.
Destination Charge
What can make up the price
Connection time
Some sites include a connection fee for the time the managed outlet is allocated to your vehicle.
Site specific terms
The activation page shows the price and session terms before you start.
Plan your overnight charge
What might a stay cost?
1 hour24 hours
Based on $0.80/kWh plus $0.10/hour. Prices vary by site. Assumes continuous charging at the selected rate; actual energy delivered depends on your car and charger.
Illustrative session total$20.40
- Energy delivered
- 24.0 kWh
- Energy cost
- $19.20
- Connection fee
- $1.20
Review the price and terms at your outlet before you start.
Destination Charge
Comparing with rapid charging
Public rapid charging can be worth it when you need to move quickly. Destination Charge is different because it uses the hours your car is already parked. Compare the price against the convenience of avoiding a separate charging stop, waiting time, and route disruption.
No separate charging stop
The value is not only cents per kWh. It also removes a detour before check in or before departure.
Check local prices
Fast charger prices vary by provider and location. Compare against the current public charging options on your route.
A few practical questions
Pricing questions
Key questions about reviewing price before starting.
What does it cost to charge?
Prices vary by outlet. Using an example energy rate of $0.80 per kWh and connection fee of $0.10 per hour: a 12 hour session averaging 3 kW delivers about 36 kWh, with a $28.80 energy component, a $1.20 connection component, and a $30.00 total. The activation page shows the actual price before you start.
When do I pay?
In the lab guest journey, Stripe authorises a temporary card hold before the outlet starts. The hold and session limit are displayed first. After the session ends and the meter reading is finalised, the final bill is collected and the unused hold is released. Your card issuer controls when the released balance reappears.
How is the session calculated?
Energy is measured in kWh and power is measured in kW. A 12 hour session at 3 kW delivers about 36 kWh, so the energy component at $0.80 per kWh is $28.80. The connection component is 12 hours at $0.10 per hour, or $1.20.
Why is there a connection fee?
Where a connection fee applies, it is a small bay reservation fee. It reflects the time the managed outlet is allocated to your vehicle and helps keep overnight access fair; it is not a penalty for sleeping while your car charges.
Is it cheaper than fast charging?
Destination Charge is a different use case from public fast charging: it uses the hours you are already parked instead of asking you to make a charging stop. Compare the price shown before activation with your other charging options for the trip.