ChargeNet launches $10-a-month ChargeMate plan with 10c/kWh off fast charging

ChargeNet has launched a $10-a-month subscription that takes 10c off every kWh at its fast chargers.

Called ChargeMate, the plan applies to ChargeNet-operated Rapid and Hyper Rapid chargers. Both the fee and the discount include GST, and the discount comes off the per-kWh price at the end of each session.

That means the subscription pays for itself once a driver uses 100kWh a month on eligible chargers. ChargeNet’s own example is a driver using 200kWh a month, who would save $20 in charging, or $10 after the fee.

There is no minimum usage requirement and the subscription is billed monthly, with the first month prorated. It needs a personal ChargeNet account, and ChargeNet says using the account for commercial driving such as rideshare is allowed. Drivers using Partner Billing have to unlink it before subscribing.

Chargers run by other operators on the ChargeNet app are not included. ChargeNet says drivers can check who operates a charger in the About tab in the app.

Tesla runs a similar scheme on its Supercharger network. Its Supercharging Membership lets owners of other EVs charge at the same price as Tesla owners at most sites, for a monthly fee set in the Tesla app.

Sign-up is through a form on the ChargeNet website, using the account email and the Account ID from the app. ChargeNet says applications are processed within one working day. Terms and conditions apply.