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Re:Hertz to Sell 20k EVs in Shift Back to Gas-Powered Cars by AdamN on Friday January 12, 2024 @06:45AM (#38966982)
I wish the EU would do that. Driving in Germany is impossible without one of the charge cards. I really don't get why credit cards aren't mandated to work on all public chargers.
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Re:Hertz to Sell 20k EVs in Shift Back to Gas-Powered Cars by troupo on Friday January 12, 2024 @08:09AM (#38967516)
EU is doing that as well now: https://www.theverge.com/23806690/eu-ev-fast-charger-60km-la...

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The regulation also requires that ad-hoc charging payments can be made via cards or contactless devices, without requiring a subscription. That should make it possible to pull over to any charging station from any network and charge your EV without first hunting for the correct app or signing up for a subscription. Operators are required to clearly list prices at their installed recharging points via “electronic means,” including wait times and availability.

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It will take time for all chargers to convert though.

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