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Here Are All the EVs That Come With Free Charging

Most long-range EVs come with some sort of free charging

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  • Many new EVs come with some level of free charging.
  • Free charging is usually linked to DC fast-charging stations.
  • We list every new EV that offers complimentary charging.

Electric vehicles are generally more expensive than their gasoline counterparts, but local and federal governments have introduced incentives that bring the cost down to new buyers and lessees. To sweeten the deal even more, EV manufacturers offer perks of their own that can drive down ownership costs. Most compellingly, free charging has become a common offering from automakers as the EV wars heat up. We've rounded up every new EV that offers free electric charging as of this writing — check out the table below.

Which new EVs offer free charging?

Offering complimentary charging at the manufacturer level isn't a new phenomenon. Up until a few years ago, the Tesla Model S and Model X were sold with free unlimited charging via Tesla's proprietary Supercharger network. Tesla's previous referral program also awarded a certain number of Supercharger miles when an owner referred a friend who purchased a Tesla.

While Tesla doesn't typically offer free Supercharging anymore (every now and then, Tesla will advertise free Supercharging for a limited time if you purchase a unit of inventory by a certain date), other manufacturers with long-range EVs have teamed up with existing charging networks to provide a certain amount of free charging upon vehicle purchase. Even more exciting is that these perks are applicable to each network's ever-expanding list of DC fast-charging stations.

Operating under the same principle as Tesla's Supercharger stations, DC fast chargers can supply power to your EV's battery at a much quicker rate than the Level 2 charging stations that have been around for over a decade. DC fast-charging stations drastically cut down on recharging time, making long-distance road trips a possibility.

So how much free DC charging can you expect from your new EV? The following table shows each new EV that offers complimentary charging, the terms of free charging, and which network you can use to fill up for free.

Which free charging deals are the best?

Unlimited free charging for a certain number of years is the gold standard here. Simply plug in to an appropriate charger and you don't have to worry about anything else. Free charging with time caps per session are also good, though you have to pay attention to how long you're plugged in lest you incur a fee. In these scenarios, there's often a cooldown period between each session, so you can't just unplug and plug back in, or move to another charger, to get an immediate second free session.

The next-best option is a kilowatt-hour credit, which tells drivers how many times they can fully recharge their vehicle before the credit runs out.

For instance, do you have a Kia EV6? Every model except the base Wind has a battery pack with a 77.4-kWh capacity. Considering Kia includes 1,000 kWh of free charging with this vehicle, you can fill up from empty more than 12 times before you start paying. A charging credit is roughly equivalent but harder to compare, as the number of times you can recharge your vehicle depends on the charger's cost of electricity, which can vary between chargers.

One thing to note: Most of these promotions have language that makes it clear that free charging is only applicable to vehicles purchased for personal use, and not for commercial purposes such as ride-hailing services or for fleets. Read the fine print to make sure you qualify for complimentary charging based on how you plan to use the vehicle.

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Acura ZDXOption 1: A Level 2 Acura home charging station, a $500 credit toward the installation of the station, and a $100 EVgo charging credit

Option B: A portable charging kit, $250 toward the installation of an at-home charging station, and a $300 EVgo charging credit

Option C: $750 EVgo charging credit
EVgo
Audi e-tron GTComplimentary unlimited DC charging for two yearsElectrify America
Audi Q4 e-tron250 kWh of complimentary charging; good for two yearsElectrify America
Audi Q8 e-tron and SQ8 e-tronComplimentary unlimited DC charging for two yearsElectrify America
2024 BMW i4, i5 and iXComplimentary unlimited DC charging for the first 30 minutes in a charging session; good for two yearsElectrify America
2025 BMW i4, i5 and iX1,000 kWh of complimentary charging; good for two yearsElectrify America
2024 BMW i7Complimentary unlimited DC charging for three yearsElectrify America
2025 BMW i72,000 kWh of complimentary charging; good for three yearsElectrify America
2024 Cadillac LyriqComplimentary unlimited charging for two years. Only applicable if buyer does not choose the home installation credit from Qmerit.EVgo
Dodge Charger Daytona$600 charging credit applied to the user's Free2move account, which centralizes payments for multiple charging networks. Only applicable if buyer does not choose the complimentary 40-amp Level 2 home charging unit.ChargePoint and EVgo, among others
Fiat 500e$600 charging credit applied to the user's Free2move account, which centralizes payments for multiple charging networks. Only applicable if buyer does not choose the complimentary 40-amp Level 2 home charging unit.ChargePoint and EVgo, among others
Genesis Electrified G80, Electrified GV70 and GV60Complimentary unlimited DC charging for the first 30 minutes in a charging session; good for three yearsElectrify America
Honda PrologueOption 1: A Level 2 Honda home charging station, a $500 credit toward the installation of the station, and a $100 EVgo charging credit

Option 2: A portable charging kit, $250 toward the installation of an at-home charging station, and $300 EVgo charging credit

Option 3: $750 EVgo charging credit
EVgo
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5Complimentary unlimited DC charging for the first 30 minutes in a charging session; good for two yearsElectrify America
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N$450 ChargePoint charging credit. Only applicable if buyer does not choose the complimentary Level 2 home charging unit.ChargePoint
Hyundai Ioniq 6Complimentary unlimited DC charging for the first 30 minutes in a charging session; good for two yearsElectrify America
Kia EV6 and EV91,000 kWh of complimentary charging; good for three yearsElectrify America
Kia Niro EV500 kWh of complimentary charging; good for three yearsElectrify America
Mercedes-Benz EQB, EQE, EQE SUV, EQS and EQS SUVComplimentary unlimited DC charging at Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub stations. Complimentary unlimited DC charging for the first 30 minutes in a charging session at an Electrify America station. Both are good for two years.Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub, Electrify America
Porsche Taycan and Macan ElectricComplimentary unlimited DC charging for the first 30 minutes in a charging session; good for one yearElectrify America
Toyota bZ4XComplimentary unlimited DC charging for one yearEVgo
Volkswagen ID.4500 kWh of complimentary charging, good for three years. Also includes three-year complimentary Electrify America Pass+ membership, good for discounted rates for charging.Electrify America

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