Is Parking Fee Charged at Charging Stations?

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Most charging stations require parking fees, which are charged according to local standards. If the charging time is relatively long, the parking fee may even exceed the charging cost. Relevant details are as follows: 1. Service Fee: Currently, public charging piles in China are operated and managed by different entities, and the charging fee generally consists of a basic electricity fee and a service fee. The service fee varies based on the approved range by local price bureaus. 2. Popularization of New Energy: Charging standards differ significantly across regions and stages, but the underlying principle remains the same—"contributing to the development of new energy in China." The relationship between new energy vehicles and charging pile development is akin to the chicken-and-egg dilemma. To popularize new energy vehicles, charging piles must be deployed in advance to address the concerns of new energy vehicle owners.