CHICAGO – EV drivers across Illinois can now access flat-rate fast charging for $15 per session, thanks to Universal EV Chargers’ new no-hidden-fee pricing.
That means drivers can plug in, power up, and get back on the road without worrying about time-based pricing or surprise surcharges. Most EVs will reach 80% charge in about 30 minutes, and every session costs $15, no matter how long it takes.
To use the chargers, drivers just pull up to a Universal EV Chargers site, plug in with a CCS or NACS connector, scan the QR code on the charger, and juice up. No membership is required, though the Universal EV app provides extras like maps, receipts, and a view of all locations statewide. You can check out the interactive map of Illinois Universal DC fast chargers here.
CEO Hemal Doshi says the goal of flat-rate fast charging is to make charging simple and predictable: “Our $15-per-charge model removes uncertainty, giving drivers confidence that they can access fast, reliable charging at a fair price.”
Universal EV Chargers says it’s adding new DC fast chargers weekly across Illinois near major highways, shopping centers, and key destinations.
Electrek’s Take
A $15 flat fee for a DC fast charge is a really good price, provided you charge your car from nearly empty. You wouldn’t want to stop at a flat-fee Universal DC fast charger if you needed a quick 10-minute top-up; then this wouldn’t be a good deal at all. So you’d need to be strategic with Universal’s flat-fee fast chargers and ensure you get a full charge.
This story appeared in Electrek
