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How Much Does It Cost to Charge an Electric Car? It’s Complicated

While topping up at home is much cheaper than pumping gas, relying on public chargers can get pricey.

An electric-vehicle charging sign at a station near Braintree, eastern England.

Photographer: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images

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Electric vehicle drivers are paying dramatically different prices to charge depending on where they plug in.