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How to compare charge price: do not just look for the lowest number per kWh

The price per kWh is the beginning, not the end of the comparison. For one trip the monthly fee, roaming price, starting or time fee and currency rate can be decided. Always compare the same payment method and the same date of verification.

Procedure in four steps

1. Separate the ad- hoc payment directly from the operator's price through the card or roaming.
2. Compare the price in the target network, not the general marketing tariff of the program.
3. Add the regular fee and the conditions under which the card will be paid to you.
4. Check out the date of verification, the currency and any time or starting fee.

Model situation with no made-up amounts

A driver who charges once a month can pay differently than a person who regularly drives across borders. There is no universally cheapest card. The useful question is: "How much kWh will I take from specific networks and what will I pay in total including a flat-rate card?"

What to watch out for

• The dynamic price cannot be replaced by one static number.
• An older price list may be useful as a context, but there is no price for today's transaction.
• The roaming price may differ from the ad- hoc price at the same stand.

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