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Must EV chargers in Denmark show the price before you charge?

Know the price before you plug in.

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Short answer

Yes. At public chargers of 50 kW or more the ad hoc price per kWh, and any occupancy fee per minute, must be shown at the station so you know it before you start charging. At chargers below 50 kW the price components must be listed in a fixed order: price per kWh, price per minute, price per session and then any other component. Prices at publicly accessible chargers must be reasonable, easy and clear to compare, transparent and non-discriminatory. These EU rules apply in Denmark from 13 April 2024.

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Why

  1. A visible price lets you compare chargers.
  2. A fee per minute can make a long stop more expensive.
  3. The order of price components is fixed by law.

Details

Operators may only set different prices when the difference is justified on objective grounds.

Tip

Look for a fee per minute on the display, and move the car when it is charged so you do not pay for extra time.

What may differ

Prices are set by each operator and can change at any time, so read the display each time.

Common misconception

You only find out what charging costs when the bill arrives.

What actually happens

At public fast chargers the price per kWh must be shown before you start.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules, fines and fees can change, so check the Danish authorities before you drive.

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