Why do I have to pay to use the County-owned fast chargers?

Operating fast charging stations costs much more than other slower stations, in part, because the electricity costs are substantially higher to supply that much power in a short period of time. The County charges a fee for fast chargers to recoup a portion of the costs to operate these chargers. We estimate that for an electric vehicle like a Chevy Bolt, it will cost about $36 to get a full charge. This is compared to a tank of gas costing between $38 - $62 (depending on gas prices) to go the equivalent distance for a full battery charge. 

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1. What’s the deal with EV chargers around the Richins Building and Kimball Junction Transit Center?
2. What are the different types of EV chargers, in general?
3. How long does it take to get a full charge on most EVs?
4. Are there enough chargers in the community to charge my electric vehicle?
5. Why does Summit County own and operate EV chargers?
6. Do I have to pay to use County owned EV charging stations?
7. Why do I have to pay to use the County-owned fast chargers?
8. How do I charge my EV?
9. What should I do if my vehicle is not charging?