Allego, a electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure provider, is set to launch new reduced rates for direct payments at its fast chargers in six European countries starting from 1 July. This pricing adjustment will apply to Allego stations in Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark, offering uniform rates for both direct current (DC) charging up to 50 kW and over 50 kW.
In Germany, the revised rate for DC charging will be 73 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh). Previously, Allego operated under a three-tier tariff system, differentiating between alternating current (AC) charging, DC charging up to 50 kW, and DC charging over 50 kW. Prior to the price adjustment in September 2022, the rates were 60 cents/kWh for AC charging, 75 cents/kWh for DC charging up to 50 kW, and 85 cents/kWh for DC charging over 50 kW. Notably, the pricing for AC charging in Germany will remain unchanged at 60 cents/kWh, as per the company’s recent announcement.
In Belgium, the cost of DC charging will be on par with Germany at 73 cents/kWh, while in the Netherlands, it will be slightly higher at 79 cents/kWh. Meanwhile, Sweden and Denmark will have similar pricing levels, amounting to 75 cents/kWh and 77 cents/kWh, respectively. France stands out with the most affordable DC charging rates at Allego, priced at 0.59ā¬/kWh. However, it is worth noting that high power charging (HPC) at Allego stations in France was priced at 98 cents per kWh last year.
Allego attributes this reduction in prices to lower electricity procurement costs, stating, “Following some positive shifts in the energy market, we’re able to pass those savings on to you. Our pricing now applies to all of our fast and ultra-fast chargers across selected countries,” as mentioned in their official statement.
The newly introduced conditions will be applicable for payments made through bank or credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or the Smoov app. However, if EV drivers choose to charge their vehicles using the charging card of another mobility service provider at Allego stations, the prices set by that mobility service provider will supersede Allego’s rates.
Allego’s decision to introduce reduced rates for direct payments aligns with their commitment to providing accessible and affordable charging options to EV users. With the lowering of prices in response to positive market trends, Allego aims to encourage further adoption of electric vehicles by making charging more convenient and cost-effective for consumers across Europe.
