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Well, I finally got to try one out but it did come with its own pros and cons.

Instead, I would classify it more as an extra perk to owning an EV.

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Heres what I learned about free EV charging.

I cant tell you enough how this is one of my biggest criticisms about EV charging.

Before I could start charging, I needed to add funds to my account.

Free EV Charging.

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And just like what the fine print listed in the app, it came out to be free.

I went back to the same EV charger the following day, and again charging cost me nothing.

Before I started, the Lucid Air Pure was showing a range of 129 miles.

Free EV charging with Lucid Air Pure.

Who wouldnt want to get more range while theyre shopping or having dinner?

But while Im ecstatic about free EV charging, they do have their own set of challenges.

Challenges with free EV charging

Most notably, there simply aren’t enough free charging station.

Free EV charging with Lucid Air Pure.

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