Allego, a major operator of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Europe, will implement an overstay fee at its High-Power Charging (HPC) stations starting from July 1. The fee, intended to curb prolonged charging sessions, will apply after 45 minutes and varies across countries, averaging around 25 cents per minute.
In Germany, the fee, termed as an “overstay fee” by Allego, will be 0.207 euros per minute net or 0.246 euros per minute gross including VAT. Austria and Finland will see similar rates of €0.248 and €0.257 per minute respectively, adjusted for varying VAT rates.
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Allego asserts that the fee aims to “reduce waiting times for all EV vehicles and promote the effective use of our HPC chargers.” The company emphasizes fairness in access to charging stations amid increasing demand and rapid EV market growth. “Chargers must be used efficiently to ensure a more equitable distribution of resources,” Allego stated.
Unlike many providers that impose blocking fees after 60 minutes, Allego has opted for 45 minutes, reflecting typical charging times for EVs with a 70 kWh battery capacity. Allego clarifies that the fee applies only when using their own charging services; charges may differ when using services of other providers at Allego stations.
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The cost per kilowatt-hour remains unchanged: Allego charges 73 cents per kWh at its DC stations in Germany (€0.613/kWh net), with rates varying in other European countries such as €0.73/kWh in Austria and €0.79/kWh in the Netherlands.
In the Netherlands, Allego also introduces a unique approach by applying a €0.25 fee at AC charging stations, albeit per hour rather than per minute, to discourage extended parking. Allego aims to address concerns of EV drivers regarding chargers occupied beyond necessary charge times, which displaces other users and disrupts charging availability.
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“Public chargers must be shared among EV users, and Allego’s overstay fee is designed to tackle prolonged occupancy issues,” Allego emphasized. “Collaborating with local municipalities, we aim to ensure fair access and efficient utilization of charging infrastructure.”
