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EA Ditches Top-Up Billing for Simpler Pay-Per-Charge
2 Jun
Summary
- Electrify America moves from prepaid balances to direct session billing.
- Occasional EV drivers will find charging less complicated.
- This payment change aligns EA with Tesla Supercharger billing.
Electrify America, a prominent DC fast-charging network, is transitioning from a prepaid account model to a direct pay-per-session billing system. This change aims to simplify the charging experience, particularly for infrequent users. The company operates over 5,600 DC fast chargers across North America.
Beginning in the coming weeks, customers will no longer need to maintain app-based account balances or rely on auto-reload features. Instead, charges will be processed directly through credit or debit cards, with a temporary authorization hold placed at the start of each session.
This shift is expected to remove a significant barrier for drivers who rent EVs or primarily charge at home. It also aligns Electrify America's payment process with that of Tesla's Supercharger network, offering a more streamlined approach. Discounted digital pass subscriptions remain unaffected by this new billing structure.
