Is the Electrify America Pass+ membership a good value ?

[solarman08]

I've been an EV driver for years, but most of my driving is local, so I seldom use DC fast charging. I have a standard account with Electrify America, as well as accounts with ChargePoint, Blink and EVgo ... just in case I need to go far. I asked Google what the breakeven usage is that would justify signing up for the Pass+ membership with EA and the answer surprised me, just one DC Fast Charge (~50kwH) per month is the minimum usage to make the $7/month plan worthwhile. In my case, since my Kona only has a 65 kWH battery, it is probably more like 2 charging sessions. At this time, I don't use DC fast charging frequently enough to justify the Pass+ membership. What is the minimum amount of time one needs to sign up for to get the lower rates ? Let's say I am planning longer trip in my EV during the Summer, Is it possible to sign up for Pass+ for just 3 months ?
In anticipation of longer trips, I also acquired a NACS-to-CCS1 Adapter, in case a Tesla Supercharger station is a good option. Any non-Tesla EV drivers, using the Tesla Network instead or in addition to EA ? Is Tesla Cheaper ? (Std rates for EA in my area are $0.43/kWh Off-Peak, $0.64/kWh Peak, with Pass+, the rates are 25% less).

 

[bwilson4web]

At this time, I don't use DC fast charging frequently enough to justify the Pass+ membership.

Asked and answered. Those subscription fee plans:

• Compete with residential rates - if at all possible, do home charging. That is the secret to affordable EV driving.
• Fees - like paying for a gym but not having time to go. A waste of money.

If one lives in an apartment and lacks free or cheap charging at work, I don't recommend an EV to reduce commuting costs. My $0.38-0.44 SuperCharger fee makes my Model 3 on cross country trips cost about the same as ~35-45 MPG. Since long distance, SuperCharger miles are rare for me, my home charging costs run about $0.01-$0.025/mile.

GOOD LUCK!
Bob Wilson