Cost of charging an electric car on the street.

How much can it cost to charge an electric car? Users who buy an electric car usually have a charging point at home, but what happens when we need to charge an electric car on the street? What if we go on a trip with our electric car or when we use it intensively? How much can it cost us to move sustainably?

In these cases, we have different options; in fact, sometimes the option to charge an electric car on the street can be free. For example, some shopping centers and hotels have designated spaces for free electric car charging, or some public administrations also provide this service to citizens, such as the Metrolinera Madrid or the fast charging network in Barcelona.

Let’s look at an example of the options that electric car users have in Valencia. Where can we find charging points?

According to Electromaps in Valencia, we can find 92 charging points in the city, 12 of these points are in parking lots, we find 14 charging points in hotels, 11 in shopping centers, there are 22 points in the city, and there are also private areas, stores, etc. It is noteworthy that there are fewer charging points at airports; there are no charging points in Valencia, there is only one charging point at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport – Preferred Parking T2, and in Barcelona, there are also no charging points.

The other option that drivers have is to choose the services that private companies offer through the sale of electricity to charge electric vehicles. These companies offer different rates that depend on the company’s decision, whether the charging is fast or slow.

Without a doubt, charging the car at home will always be cheaper or more convenient. However, it is very important for cities to invest in incorporating more charging points on their streets. Remember that many users may be hesitant to decide to buy electric vehicles due to lack of autonomy, that is, when and where to charge in public.