Meet the Top Electric Vehicles with Exclusive Free Charging Perks
The Scoop on Free EV Charging and the Vehicles That Offer It
Electric vehicle (EV) charging is getting faster and more accessible, but it’s still not quite as convenient as throwing some gas in the tank and hitting the road. However, for some, the lower cost would make the wait worth it. Many EV manufacturers have started to sweeten the deal by throwing in discounted or free charging at one of the larger charging networks. We’re about to break down the EVs that come with this perk.
Audi: Free Charging Perks
Audi’s free charging offers vary depending on the model you buy. The e-tron GT, Q8 e-tron, and SQ8 e-tron come with two years of free DC charging at Electrify America stations, with no limits. The Q4 e-tron, on the other hand, gets 250 kWh of free charging, usable within the first two years of ownership, also at Electrify America.
BMW: Free Charging Perks
BMW vehicles get varied free charging depending on the model. The 2024 i4, i5, and iX get free charging at Electrify America stations for the first 30 minutes of a session, active for two years after the vehicle’s purchase. The 2025 models of these vehicles get 1000 kWh of complimentary charging, usable within two years and at Electrify America.
The BMW i7, however, offers a different deal. The 2024 i7 gets unlimited free charging for three years at Electrify America stations, while the 2025 model gets 2000 kWh of free charging, usable within three years of purchase. BMW estimates this will offer around 6,000 miles of driving based on EPA values for the i7.
Other Manufacturers’ Free Charging Offers
- Cadillac: The Lyriq comes with unlimited charging for two years at EVgo.
- Genesis: The Electrified G80, GV70, and GV60 get free charging at Electrify America stations for three years, but only for the first 30 minutes of each charging session.
- Honda: Prologue customers can choose from several options: a Level 2 home charging station, a $500 credit toward installation, and a $100 EVgo charging credit; a portable charging kit, $250 toward installation, and a $300 EVgo charging credit; or a $750 EVgo charging credit.
- Hyundai: The Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 come with unlimited fast charging at Electrify America for the first 30 minutes of each session and for two years. The 2025 Ioniq 5, however, comes with 450 kWh of complimentary charging through ChargePoint, but only if the home charger option isn’t chosen at the time of purchase.
- Kia: The EV6 and EV9 get 1000 kWh of free charging, usable within the first three years of ownership, at Electrify America. The Niro EV gets half that amount, or 500 kWh, also usable at Electrify America and within three years.
- Mercedes-Benz: EV buyers get unlimited charging at Mercedes-Benz charging hubs for two years and free charging at Electrify America for the first 30 minutes of each session for two years, available on the EQB, EQE, EQE SUV, EQS, and EQS SUV.
- Porsche: The Taycan comes with free charging for the first 30 minutes of each session, but only for the first year of ownership, through Electrify America.
- Toyota: The bZ4X gets unlimited charging at EVgo stations for one year.
- Volkswagen: ID.4 customers get 500 kWh of free charging, usable within the first three years of ownership, at Electrify America charging stations and a three-year Electrify America Pass+, which provides discounted charging rates.
Keep in mind that these offers are subject to change, so it’s always a good idea to check with your manufacturer for the most up-to-date deals.
