Why does ChargePoint charge $10?
When you sign up, you can input any payment info of your choice (public stations have a fee) but if it is your first charge then ChargePoint will charge you $10 to keep as a balance on your account. Log in or sign up for a free PlugShare account. After reviewing the pricing and station information, tap the Pay with PlugShare button. Follow the prompts to securely enter your credit card information and start your charging session. Use PlugShare to monitor the status of your charging session.Free Charging with PlugShare Apply the Filter: Choose Free or Free to Use to display only free charging stations.
Is ChargePoint really free?
Many stations are completely free to use. You can see the price to use a specific station by logging into the ChargePoint mobile app or online map by clicking the station pin and checking the station details page. The price also scrolls across each charging station’s display. ChargePoint operates on a credit system, so the first time you use a paid station, ChargePoint will charge you $25 and enter that amount as a balance on your account. Every time your balance goes below $10, ChargePoint will add $25 using the payment source on file.