How much does Electrify America charge per kWh?

Electrify America has two pricing tiers. Pass (pay-as-you-go, no monthly fee): $0.35–$0.48/kWh for DC fast charging. Pass+ ($4/month subscription): $0.25–$0.31/kWh at most locations. The Pass+ plan saves about 25–35% per session. If you use Electrify America more than twice per month for a 50+ kWh session, Pass+ pays for itself. In some states where per-kWh billing is restricted, Electrify America charges per minute instead.

Is Electrify America Pass+ worth it?

Pass+ costs $4/month. At typical rates, it saves $0.08–$0.14/kWh versus pay-as-you-go. On a 50 kWh session (half a large battery), the discount saves $4–$7. So if you do two or more EA fast charging sessions per month, Pass+ more than pays for itself. For occasional use — once a month or less — stick with pay-as-you-go. The break-even is roughly 1.5 sessions per month at average session size.

Does Electrify America charge by the minute or per kWh?

Most US states allow per-kWh billing, and Electrify America uses it at most locations. In states where per-kWh billing by third parties is not permitted (Arizona, Georgia, and a few others), Electrify America charges per minute. Per-minute rates: $0.16–$0.22/min for 75+ kW charging, $0.12–$0.16/min at lower rates. At a sustained 150 kW charge, the per-minute rate works out to roughly $0.32–$0.44/kWh equivalent — similar to per-kWh pricing. The EA app shows your exact pricing before you start.

Where are Electrify America stations located?

Electrify America operates 900+ DC fast charging stations in the US, strategically placed along highway corridors and at major retail locations. Their Walmart partnership is the most notable: EA has installed charging at hundreds of Walmart Supercenter locations across the US, giving them suburban and smaller-city coverage that other non-Tesla networks lack. They also have stations at Target, IKEA, Whole Foods, and along major interstates. Their highway corridor coverage is the best non-Tesla option for cross-country travel.

Electrify America Pricing Per kWh (2026)

Electrify America runs the largest non-Tesla DC fast charging network in the US. The $4/month Pass+ plan drops rates to $0.25–$0.31/kWh — cheaper than Supercharger at most locations. Here's when it's worth it and what to expect per session.

$0.25–$0.31

Pass+ / kWh

$0.35–$0.48

Pay-as-you-go / kWh

$4/mo

Pass+ subscription

900+

US locations

Pass vs. Pass+: Which Plan to Choose

Pass (Free)

No monthly fee

DC fast charging: $0.35–$0.48/kWh
Per-minute states: $0.16–$0.22/min
No commitment
Good for: 1 or fewer EA sessions per month

Pass+ ($4/month)

Best value for regular users

DC fast charging: $0.25–$0.31/kWh
Per-minute states: ~25% off Pass rates
Cancel anytime
Good for: 2+ EA sessions per month

Pass+ Break-Even Math

Monthly Pass+ cost $4.00

Average savings per kWh (Pass vs Pass+) ~$0.10/kWh

kWh needed to break even 40 kWh

That's roughly one 20–80% charge on a 75 kWh battery ~1.5 sessions/month

Per-kWh vs. Per-Minute: State-by-State

Most states allow Electrify America to bill per kWh. A handful require per-minute billing because state law hasn't caught up with EV charging regulations. Electrify America is transparent about this — the app shows your exact billing model before you start.

Billing Model	Pass Rate	Pass+ Rate	Notes
Per kWh (most states)	$0.35–$0.48	$0.25–$0.31	Transparent — pay for energy received
Per minute, 75–149 kW	$0.16/min	$0.12/min	~$0.38–$0.51/kWh at 75 kW sustained
Per minute, 150+ kW	$0.32/min	$0.24/min	~$0.38–$0.48/kWh at 150 kW sustained

Where Electrify America Stations Are Located

Electrify America has the best highway corridor coverage of any non-Tesla network. Their partnership with Walmart puts DC fast chargers at hundreds of Walmart Supercenter locations — these are often in smaller cities and suburban areas where other non-Tesla networks don't reach.

Other common EA station locations: Target, IKEA, Whole Foods, Costco parking lots, and dedicated EA stations along I-10, I-40, I-80, and other major interstates. The EA app's trip planner integrates charging stops directly into navigation.

Station reliability has improved substantially since 2022. J.D. Power's 2025 EV charging satisfaction survey still ranks Supercharger first, but Electrify America improved from 3rd to 2nd for DC fast charging satisfaction. The Walmart locations in particular tend to have high uptime because the stores have strong incentive to keep them working.

Electrify America vs. Home Charging

Pass+ at $0.28/kWh (typical) versus national average home rate of $0.16/kWh: you're paying 1.75x for the convenience of fast public charging. That's 7.4 cents per mile at a Pass+ station versus 4.2 cents per mile at home.

For 12,000 miles/year, the difference between 100% home charging and 100% Pass+ EA charging is about $480/year. If you use EA for 20% of your miles (road trips and occasional fast charges), the incremental cost is roughly $96/year — negligible for most EV owners.

The real competition for EA isn't home charging — it's Tesla Supercharger. On price, Pass+ often beats Supercharger. On reliability and coverage, Supercharger still leads. For non-Tesla EV owners, EA is the best highway fast charging option available.

Electrify America vs. Other Networks

Network	Best Rate	Subscription	Coverage Strength
Electrify America	$0.25/kWh (Pass+)	$4/mo	Highway corridors + Walmart locations
Tesla Supercharger	$0.28/kWh (owner)	None needed	Best highway coverage; rural too
EVgo	$0.35/kWh (member)	$7.99/mo	Urban focus; metro areas strong
ChargePoint	Varies (owner-set)	No fee	Largest L2 network; DC fast limited

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a full charge cost at Electrify America?

For a 75 kWh battery from 10% to 80% (52.5 kWh), at Pass+ rates ($0.28/kWh typical): about $14.70. At pay-as-you-go rates ($0.42/kWh typical): about $22.05. The difference — $7.35 per session — is why Pass+ pays for itself quickly if you're doing road trips. A full 0–100% charge (67.5 kWh) runs $19–$32 depending on plan and location.

Are Electrify America chargers reliable?

Better than they used to be. EA's uptime rate hit around 95% in 2025, up from the low-80% range in 2022–2023 when outages were frequent enough to be a real road trip risk. They're still behind Tesla's ~99%+ Supercharger uptime. The practical advice: always have a backup plan when relying on EA for a road trip. PlugShare shows real-time check-ins with user reports on whether stations are working. Walmart-located EA stations tend to have better uptime than standalone highway stations.

Does Electrify America have idle fees?

Yes. Once your session ends, Electrify America charges $0.40/minute if you stay plugged in for more than a 10-minute grace period. At busy stations, this adds up fast. The EA app sends a notification when charging completes. Unlike Tesla's idle fees (which activate at 50%+ station capacity), EA idle fees apply regardless of how busy the station is. Move your car promptly when charging is done.

Data Sources

Electrify America Pass and Pass+ pricing: EA pricing pages and app, Q1 2026. Station counts: Electrify America press releases and DOE Alternative Fuels Station Locator. J.D. Power 2025 EV Charging Satisfaction Study. Last updated: March 2026.

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