To:
`Subject:
`Sent:
`Sent As:
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`JOE MCKINNEY MUNCY(mailroom@mg-ip.com)
`U.S. Trademark Application Serial No. 97354145 - ONVO
`August 29, 2023 04:55:50 PM EDT
`tmng.notices@uspto.gov
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`Attachments
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`Mach 1
`Edmunds
`Energy Sage
`WA Post
`BP - ev 01.jpg
`BP - ev 02.jpg
`BP - ev 03.jpg
`BP - ev 04.jpg
`BP - ev 05.jpg
`BP - ev 06.jpg
`BP - ev 07.jpg
`BP - ev 08.jpg
`BP - ev 09.jpg
`BP - ev 10.jpg
`BP - ev 11.jpg
`BP - ev 12.jpg
`BP - ev 13.jpg
`BP - gas 01.jpg
`BP - gas 02.jpg
`BP - gas 03.jpg
`Circle K - ev 01.jpg
`Circle K - ev 02.jpg
`Circle K - ev 03.jpg
`Circle K - ev 04.jpg
`Circle K - ev 05.jpg
`Circle K - gas 01.jpg
`Circle K - gas 02.jpg
`Circle K - gas 03.jpg
`Shell - ev 01.jpg
`Shell - ev 02.jpg
`Shell - ev 03.jpg
`Shell - gas 01.jpg
`Shell - gas 02.jpg
`Shell - gas 03.jpg
`Shell - gas 04.jpg
`Shell - gas 05.jpg
`Lexis - gas station ev charging.pdf
`Lexis - gas station ev charging_Page_01.jpg
`Lexis - gas station ev charging_Page_02.jpg
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`Lexis - gas station ev charging_Page_03.jpg
`Lexis - gas station ev charging_Page_04.jpg
`Lexis - gas station ev charging_Page_05.jpg
`Lexis - gas station ev charging_Page_06.jpg
`Lexis - gas station ev charging_Page_07.jpg
`Lexis - gas station ev charging_Page_08.jpg
`Lexis - gas station ev charging_Page_09.jpg
`Lexis - gas station ev charging_Page_10.jpg
`Lexis - gas station ev charging_Page_11.jpg
`Lexis - gas station ev charging_Page_12.jpg
`Lexis - gas station ev charging_Page_13.jpg
`Lexis - gas station ev charging_Page_14.jpg
`Lexis - gas station ev charging_Page_15.jpg
`Lexis - gas station ev charging_Page_16.jpg
`Lexis - gas station ev charging_Page_17.jpg
`Lexis - gas station ev charging_Page_18.jpg
`Lexis - gas station ev charging_Page_19.jpg
`Lexis - gas station ev charging_Page_20.jpg
`Lexis - gas station ev charging_Page_21.jpg
`Sullivan Tire
`Les Schwaab
`Tech
`OSVehicle
`Als - gas 01.jpg
`Als - gas 02.jpg
`Als - tire 01.jpg
`Als - tire 02.jpg
`Als - tire 03.jpg
`Bayside 01.jpg
`Bayside 02.jpg
`Bayside 03.jpg
`Bayside 04.jpg
`Bayside 05.jpg
`Bayside 06.jpg
`Bledsoes - gas 01.jpg
`Bledsoes - gas 02.jpg
`Bledsoes - tire 01.jpg
`Bledsoes - tire 02.jpg
`Bledsoes - tire 03.jpg
`Bob Lee - gas 01.jpg
`Bob Lee - gas 02.jpg
`Bob Lee - tire 01.jpg
`Bob Lee - tire 02.jpg
`Bob Lee - tire 03.jpg
`Bob Lee - tire 04.jpg
`Bob Lee - tire 05.jpg
`Bob Lee - tire 06.jpg
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`Bob Lee - tire 07.jpg
`Bob Lee - tire 08.jpg
`Bob Lee - tire 09.jpg
`Bob Lee - tire 10.jpg
`Bob Lee - tire 11.jpg
`Harbor Springs 01.jpg
`Harbor Springs 02.jpg
`Harbor Springs 03.jpg
`Harbor Springs 04.jpg
`Harharts - gas 01.jpg
`Harharts - gas 02.jpg
`Harharts - gas 03.jpg
`Harharts - tire 01.jpg
`Harharts - tire 02.jpg
`Harharts - tire 03.jpg
`Militos - gas 01.jpg
`Militos - gas 02.jpg
`Militos - gas 03.jpg
`Militos - gas 04.jpg
`Militos - gas 05.jpg
`Militos - gas 06.jpg
`Militos - gas 07.jpg
`Militos - gas 08.jpg
`Militos - gas 09.jpg
`Militos - gas 10.jpg
`Militos - gas 11.jpg
`Militos - gas 12.jpg
`Militos - gas 13.jpg
`Militos - tire 01.jpg
`Militos - tire 02.jpg
`Militos - tire 03.jpg
`Needham 01.jpg
`Needham 02.jpg
`Servsins - gas 01.jpg
`Servsins - gas 02.jpg
`Servsins - gas 03.jpg
`Servsins - tire 01.jpg
`Servsins - tire 02.jpg
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`United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
`Office Action (Official Letter) About Applicant’s Trademark Application
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`U.S. Application Serial No.  97354145
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`Mark:   ONVO
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`Correspondence Address:  
`JOE MCKINNEY MUNCY
`MUNCY, GEISSLER, OLDS & LOWE, P.C.
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`4000 LEGATO RD SUITE 310
`FAIRFAX VA 22033
`UNITED STATES
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`Applicant:   NIO CO.,LTD.
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`Reference/Docket No.  N/A
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`Correspondence Email Address:   mailroom@mg-ip.com
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`REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION AFTER FINAL ACTION DENIED
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`Issue date:   August 29, 2023
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`Applicant’s request for reconsideration is denied.   See 37 C.F.R. §2.63(b)(3).  The trademark
`examining attorney has carefully reviewed applicant’s request and determined the request did not:  (1)
`raise a new issue, (2) resolve all the outstanding issue(s), (3) provide any new or compelling evidence
`with regard to the outstanding issue(s), or (4) present analysis and arguments that were persuasive or
`shed new light on the outstanding issue(s).  TMEP §§715.03(a)(ii)(B), 715.04(a).  
`
`Accordingly, the following refusal made final in the Office action dated April 18, 2023 are maintained
`and continued: 
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`Partial Refusal - Section 2(d) Likelihood of Confusion Refusals - Limited to "Electric vehicle
`battery charging service; Electric vehicle service station for refueling of electric vehicles; Rubber
`tire repair"
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`See TMEP §§715.03(a)(ii)(B), 715.04(a).  
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`In addition, the following refusal made final in that Office action are withdrawn:  
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`Partial Refusal - Section 2(d) Likelihood of Confusion Refusals - Limited to "Electric vehicle
`service station for maintenance of electric vehicles"
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`See TMEP §§715.03(a)(ii)(B), 715.04(a).
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`Further, the following requirement made final in that Office action are satisfied:  
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`Identification of Services Exceed Scope of Foreign Registration – Limited to Specific Services
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`See TMEP §§715.03(a)(ii)(B), 715.04(a).
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`Continued and Maintained -  Partial Refusal - Section 2(d) Likelihood of Confusion Refusals -
`Limited to "Electric vehicle battery charging service; Electric vehicle service station for refueling
`of electric vehicles; Rubber tire repair"
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`The refusal to register under Section 2(d) likelihood of confusion is continued and maintained with
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`regard to "Electric vehicle battery charging service; Electric vehicle service station for refueling of
`electric vehicles; Rubber tire repair".
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`The applicant has requested registration for the mark ONVO in standard characters for "Electric vehicle
`battery charging service; Electric vehicle service station for refueling of electric vehicles; Rubber tire
`repair" in Class 037. A refusal of registration was made final for a likelihood of confusion pursuant to
`Trademark Section 2(d) with the registered marks ONVO in standard characters (Registration No.
`6502747) and ONVO in stylized text with a design  (Registration No. 6364493)  for, in relevant part,
`"Retail store services featuring convenience store items, gasoline, diesel fuel, truck driver amenities in
`the nature of souvenirs, laundry soap, video games, and truck supplies in the nature of motor oil, floor
`mats, air fresheners; retail store services in the nature of truck stops, travel centers and fuel stops
`featuring fuel; retail convenience stores" in Class 035.
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`The applicant presented additional arguments in support of registration. Much of applicant's arguments
`revolve around the contention that applicant's customers are sophisticated purchasers based on the high
`price of an electric vehicle. Applicant has submitted evidence that the average demographics of owners
`of electric vehicles consisted predominantly of those earning at least $100,000 annually and middle
`aged men, as well as affluent college educated people with advanced degrees. Applicant further
`provides evidence that electric vehicles are several times more expensive than gas vehicles. Thus,
`applicant contends, that purchasers of electric vehicles are sophisticated and purchase these vehicles
`with consideration and care. However, applicant does not provide electric vehicles. Instead, applicant
`provides electric vehicle charging and rubber tire repair. The evidence submitted demonstrates that
`purchasers of electric vehicles purchase those vehicles with consideration and care but not that they
`purchase applicant's services with consideration and care. In fact, the attached evidence demonstrates
`that the average cost of charging a vehicle is less than the average cost of filling up a car with gas. See
`Mach 1, Edmunds, Energy Sage, and The Washington Post.  Thus, the sophistication of the purchaser of
`both applicant and registrant is the same. Gas prices fluctuate depending on the type of gas, the state,
`and each individual gas station. Similarly, electric vehicle charging fluctuates based on the type of
`charger, the state, and the individual charging location. Consumers of both applicant's and registrant's
`services take the same considerations in purchasing the services. 
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`Even if the purchasers of applicant's services are considered sophisticated, the fact that purchasers are
`sophisticated or knowledgeable in a particular field does not necessarily mean that they are
`sophisticated or knowledgeable in the field of trademarks or immune from source confusion. TMEP
`§1207.01(d)(vii); see, e.g., Stone Lion Capital Partners, LP v. Lion Capital LLP, 746 F.3d. 1317, 1325,
`110 USPQ2d 1157, 1163-64 (Fed. Cir. 2014); Top Tobacco LP v. N. Atl. Operating Co., 101 USPQ2d
`1163, 1170 (TTAB 2011). Further, where the purchasers consist of both professionals and the public,
`the standard of care for purchasing the goods is that of the least sophisticated potential purchaser. In re
`FCA US LLC, 126 USPQ2d 1214, 1222 (TTAB 2018) (citing Stone Lion Capital Partners, LP v. Lion
`Capital LLP, 746 F.3d. at 1325, 110 USPQ2d at 1163), aff’d per curiam, 777 F. App’x 516, 2019 BL
`375518 (Fed. Cir. 2019).  Even if consumers of the compared goods and/or services could be considered
`sophisticated and discriminating, it is settled that “even sophisticated purchasers are not immune from
`source confusion, especially in cases such as the present one involving identical marks and related
`goods [and/or services].” In re i.am.symbolic, llc, 116 USPQ2d 1406, 1413 (TTAB 2015) (citing In re
`Research & Trading Corp., 793 F.2d 1276, 1279, 230 USPQ 49, 50 (Fed. Cir. 1986)), aff’d, 866 F.3d
`1315, 123 USPQ2d 1744 (Fed. Cir. 2017); see also In re Shell Oil Co., 992 F.2d 1204, 1208, 26
`USPQ2d 1687, 1690 (Fed. Cir. 1993). The identity of the marks and the relatedness of the goods and/or
`services “outweigh any presumed sophisticated purchasing decision.” In re i.am.symbolic, llc, 116
`USPQ2d at 1413 (citing HRL Assocs., Inc. v. Weiss Assocs., Inc., 12 USPQ2d 1819, 1823 (TTAB
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`1989), aff'd, 902 F.2d 1546, 14 USPQ2d 1840 (Fed. Cir. 1990)); see also Stone Lion Capital Partners,
`LP v. Lion Capital LLP, 746 F.3d 1317, 1325, 110 USPQ2d 1157, 1163-64 (Fed. Cir. 2014).
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`In addition, applicant argues that the services offered under the marks are dissimilar.  The fact that the
`goods and/or services of the parties differ is not controlling in determining likelihood of confusion. The
`issue is not likelihood of confusion between particular goods and/or services, but likelihood of
`confusion as to the source or sponsorship of those goods and/or services. In re Majestic Distilling Co.,
`315 F.3d 1311, 1316, 65 USPQ2d 1201, 1205 (Fed. Cir. 2003); In re Shell Oil Co., 992 F.2d 1204,
`1208, 26 USPQ2d 1687, 1689 (Fed. Cir. 1993); TMEP §1207.01.
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`Further, the applicant argues that the channels of trade are different and the clientele of applicant and
`registrant are different. However, in addition to the previously attached evidence, the currently attached
`evidence demonstrates that the services are related and travel in the same channels of trade.  See BP,
`Circle K, and Shell.  In addition, the attached evidence from LexisNexis® shows a relative sample of
`U.S. publications linking charging stations to the same locations as gas stations.  See LexisNexis.  The
`evidence demonstrates that consumers are accustomed to seeing retail convenient stores and gas
`stations and electric vehicle charging services offered through the same channels of trade and on the
`same premises as each other. Consumers expect to see these services offered at the same location, and
`the services all target the same broad consumers of motor vehicle drives. Consumers encountering
`ONVO for electric charging services and ONVO for retail convenience stores and gas stations would
`likely assume these services emanate from the same source.
`
`Applicant contends that the evidence submitted showing that gas stations and convenience stores
`having electric vehicle charging stations does not amount to proof that the relevant consumers of the
`services would be confused. Applicant further argues that the audience of the evidence presented is not
`the relevant public in this instance; the audience is not the targeted consumers of applicant's electric
`vehicle charging services. However, the evidence demonstrates that registrant's services are targeted at
`the specific consumers that applicant's services are also targeted to. The evidence shows that gas
`stations and convenience stores are offering electric vehicle charging services in order to attract electric
`vehicle users to use their charging services and also to attract them to their convenience stores. Gas
`stations, convenience stores, and electric vehicle charging services all target the same broad audience of
`motor vehicle drivers. The previously attached evidence and currently attached evidence demonstrates
`that the targeted consumers of both applicant and registrant are the same, and consumers are
`accustomed to seeing both applicant's and registrant's services offered at the same location. 
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`With respect to applicant's "rubber tire repair", applicant claims that applicant provides rubber tire
`repair for electric vehicles. However, there is no limitation in the identification of services to limit this
`rubber tire repair to just electric vehicles. As written, the services are broad and include rubber tire
`repair for all types of vehicles.
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`Even if applicant were to amend the identification to limit the tire repair to electric vehicles, those
`services would still be related. Applicant argues that electric vehicle tires are different and require
`special tires and special repair. However, there is no evidence in the record to establish that the rubber
`tire repair of an electric vehicle tire is any different than the rubber tire repair of a gas vehicle. In fact,
`the currently attached evidence demonstrates that repairing a rubber tire of an electric vehicle is
`handled the same way as repairing a rubber tire of a gas vehicle.  See Sullivan Tire, Les Schwaab, Tech,
`and OSVehicle. Thus, applicant's contention of special repair of rubber tires for electric vehicles is not
`supported by the evidence.  With respect to the relatedness of the services, in addition to the previously
`attached evidence, the currently attached evidence demonstrates that gas stations and convenience
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`stores commonly offer rubber tire repair under the same mark and at the same location.  See Al's,
`Bayside, Bledsoe's, Bob Lee Tire Pros, Harbor Springs, Harhart's, Milito's Needham Service Center,
`and Seversin's. Consumers are accustomed to seeing applicant's rubber tire repair services offered by
`the same companies under the same mark as registrant's retail convenience stores and gas stations.
`Thus, if consumers encountered applicant's ONVO for rubber tire repair and registrant's ONVO marks
`for retail convenience stores and gas stations, they would likely assume the services emanate from the
`same source and would be confused.
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`Where the marks of the respective parties are identical or virtually identical, as in this case, the degree
`of similarity or relatedness between the goods and/or services needed to support a finding of likelihood
`of confusion declines.  See  In re Country Oven, Inc., 2019 USPQ2d 443903, at *5 (TTAB 2019)
`(citing  In re i.am.symbolic, llc, 116 USPQ2d 1406, 1411 (TTAB 2015),  aff’d, 866 F.3d 1315, 123
`USPQ2d 1744 (Fed. Cir. 2017)); TMEP §1207.01(a);  see also  In re Shell Oil Co., 992 F.2d 1204, 1207,
`26 USPQ2d 1687, 1689 (Fed. Cir. 1993).  In this case, the previously attached evidence and the
`currently attached evidence demonstrates that the services are related and travel in the same channels of
`trade such that consumers would likely be confused as to the source of the services. 
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`Because the marks are  similar  and the services are  related, there is a likelihood of confusion as to the
`source of applicant’s services, and registration for "Electric vehicle battery charging service; Electric
`vehicle service station for refueling of electric vehicles; Rubber tire repair"  is refused pursuant to
`Section 2(d) of the Trademark Act.
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`Accordingly, the  Section 2(d) Likelihood of Confusion Refusals limited to "Electric vehicle battery
`charging service; Electric vehicle service station for refueling of electric vehicles; Rubber tire
`repair"  are continued and maintained. 
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`If applicant has already filed an appeal with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, the Board will
`be notified to resume the appeal.   See TMEP §715.04(a).  
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`If applicant has not filed an appeal and time remains in the response period for the final Office
`action, applicant has the remainder of that time to (1) file another request for reconsideration that
`complies with and/or overcomes any outstanding final requirement(s) and/or refusal(s), and/or (2) file a
`notice of appeal to the Board.  TMEP §715.03(a)(ii)(B).
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`Brendan Quilici
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`03 Sep The Average Costs of using Car Charging Stations
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`The new trendis using chargeable cars dueto their effectivenessin causing less pollution and for their convenience. Using an electric vehicle gives you multiple
`advantages over those using gas because a gas vehicle has fewer moving parts than a gasoline-powered car meaningthatit requires less maintenance than a
`regular car.
`
`Justlike gas stations putfuel in your car, there are multiple car charging stations to help you charge your vehicle whenever you needit to power up.
`Different gas stationswill have varied prices of fuel per liter. The same applies to charging stations. They charge according to the charger level you are
`using and the demandfor charging ports when you're changing.
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`During rush hours, when everyone needsa charging port to rechargetheir cars, that's when the price goesup per kilowatt. Thelevel of chargers you're using also
`determines how muchit will cost to charge your vehicle entirely. When at a public charging station, you can either use a level 1 or level 2 charger. The level 2
`chargeris always cheaperthan thelevel 1 charger, but it takes much longer to charge yourcarat a level 2 chargerfully.
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`Whenusing public charging stations, you will always need to pay money not unlessit is a promotion or an offer and they are offering to doit for free. You might
`find offers here and there to charge your carfor free or even in thefirst few months of purchasing your vehicle, but that’s it. You can’t always expectto find a free
`charging station for the entire time you ownyour vehicle. Even when charging at your house,you will have a higher electricity bill to compensate for the car
`charges.
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`Do you pay to charge your car at a charging station?
`You could come acrossa free EV charging station, but those are fewer compared to the ones you've got to pay. Most charging stations will charge by the kilowatt-
`hour (kWh) when it comesto the charging rate.
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`Comparedto charging your car at home,it is more expensive to chargeit in public charging stations. At home, it would averagely cost twelve cents per kWh. It is
`less likely to find a charging station that would costless thanthat.
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`The cost of charging yourcarin public places goes by what the owner choosesto charge and not whatever label they've put on top ofthe charger.
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`You mightfind that from new car dealers or some grocery placeslike whole foodsto get free charging. The issue with these offers is that they tend notto last for
`long. The car dealers will end up closing the gates to preventvisitors from coming in, plus their locations are always in the most inconvenientplaces. It would take
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`much moreto go to their charging points than pay to charge elsewhere.
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`Grocery stores offering free charging always providethis for a limited amountof time, which is quite reasonable because of how much it will cost them.
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`As much as you mightget these free charging perks here and there, don’t expect to getfree charging forever; that's quite impossible.
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`How much do car charging stations cost to use on average?
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`To calculate the amount of money you'll use on charging stations, you'll have to consider the type of EV charger they're using. Charging stations cost more to
`charge but decrease the time used to charge the cars to a few minutes comparedto charging it for days or hours.
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`On average,it costs between $0.30- $0.60 kWhto charge an electric vehicle. Therefore, this means that a small car could cost about $11.50 to $23to fully charge
`while a bigger or long-distance vehicle could cost between $22.50 to $45.
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`The prices differ because the cost of charging a vehicle varies depending on the company providing the charging services, the EV charginglevel, type of charger,
`and charging port location depending on the demand.
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`Level 3 chargerswill cost between $0.40 and $0.60 per kWh, while level 2 chargers cost between $0.20 and $0.25 per kWh.
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`The cost of charging your vehicle at home (level 1 charger) depends on a couple ofvariables, such as; if you're charging at peak hours, your electricity rates, and
`yourtype of charger.
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`However, the average cost is $0.20, but this could vary depending on a lot of things. So pay attention to thosevariables.
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`If you prefer charging at home, you could have a level 2 charger installed, which could take between $1700 to $4000to buy the level 2 charger and have it
`professionally installed at your home. So whencalculating the cost of charging at home, add these expensesto your calculations.
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`To calculate the cost of charging your electric vehicle, use the formula of;
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`Electric Vehicle Battery Size (kWh)x Electricity Rate ($ per kWh) = Charging Cost($)
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`Speaking of cost you may interested to know how much spendonfuel each year too.
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`How long does it take to charge an electric car at a public charging
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`PEULLIWIEs
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`There are three types of charging stations that could help determine the price of charging and the massoftime it would take to charge yourelectric car.
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`* Level 3: These types of chargers are much more potentthanlevels 2 and 1. It takes less time to charge at these stations, but notall cars can charge at these
`ports. Your car charge also needs to be below 80% chargeto be charged at these ports. After your vehicle is at 80% of charge, the car starts charginga little slower.
`Level 3 chargers could take aboutfifteen minutes to charge yourvehicle with 7kWh, covering aroundforty-five kilometers.
`© Level 2: These charger types are the mosttypical oneseasily found anywherein public. If your car is at 80% charge,it is better to chargeit at a level 2 because it
`will charge at the same speedasa level 3 charger but at a cheaper cost. Level 2 chargers take between 5 to 12 hours to charge your car entirely.
`e Level 1: These chargers are ones you can havein your garage. It takes several hours to charge your car to 100% at home sincethe outlet has only 120volts.If
`you havetime, this would be a cheaper option. Charging at home will take between 8 to over 40 hours, depending on your car's battery size.
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`How much does it cost to charge your car at a Tesla charging station?
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`First off, you can't just walk to a Tesla charger and plug in your car yet. The ports aren't compatible. This means you'll need to buy the J1772 connectorto do just
`that.
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`Buying this connector will cost you under $160. Anotheroption is the TeslaTap brand that costs between $140- $260 depending on the ampsyou desire.
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`Tesla charges an average of $0.28 kWhto use its superchargers. If you're using stations that charge per minute,it’s $ 0.26 for cars charging below 60kWh,while
`charging above 60kWhcosts $0.13.
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`So, even though it is possible to charge at a Tesla charging point, you'll need a connector thatwill help you use the charging port. This factor could be cheap or
`expensive depending on your situation and needs.
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`Can you plug an electric car into a regular outlet?
`It is possible to charge your vehicle with a regular three-pin socket. But using a dedicated EV charger will provide more power. EV home chargers deliver about
`7kW power, while a standard three-pin home socketonly has about 2.3kW.
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`If you use a dedicated EV home charger, youwill get three times more charge three times faster comparedto a regular three-pin socket.
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`Whenbuying your EV,it will come with a charging extension specifically for charging your EV. If you don't cover too many miles per day or use your car for work,
`you might benefit from charging through your designated charging port. If you leave your car to charge overnight every day, you will have enough range to cover a
`couple of miles comfortably the next day and not experience range anxiety.
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`In conclusion, a regular socket at home could charge your vehicle, but it would be slow and not deliver the amount of power you might need to get started the
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`following day.
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`Is charging an electric car cheaper than gas?
`Generally, it costs less to use anelectric vehicle comparedto a car that runs on gas. Whenyoulookat the buying price, mostelectric cars are expensive, but they
`prove to be cheaper thanregular cars in the long run.
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`In a year, it would averagely cost you between $300 to $400 to charge an electric vehicle, depending on your charging location. On the other hand, a car that runs
`ongasoline could cost you between $1000 to $2000 onfuel alone.
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`Whenyou compare the number of moving parts betweenelectric vehicles and gas vehicles, youwill realize that electric cars have fewer moving parts, meaning
`they won't need manyrepairs than vehicles running on gas. Due to many movingparts, cars that run ongas cost a lot whenit comes to maintenance.
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`At first, when you've purchasedanelectric vehicle, you might notice your electricity bill has gone up, especially if you're charging your car at home. Don't be
`stressedup by this because thiscost will eventually balance due to the lack of buying gas which tends to be much morethan whatyour electricity bill willamount
`to when youcharge your vehicle either at home or in public charging stations.
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`Final Words
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`The charging cost of your EV dependsonthetype of charging station you're using(level 2 or 3) andthe time of the day you're charging your car. Moretraffic in the
`charging stations means you'll get charged more. Thelevels of charging you're using to charge your EV dependon thetypeof car you have and howfast the
`chargeris. That's why level 3 chargers are more expensive
`
`Youcan chooseto charge your car at homeorin public charging stations depending on how muchtime you have andthe range ofyour vehicle. Public charging
`areas tendto be a bit more costly than charging your car at home, but they save alot of time.
`If you have enoughtime on your hands, using your homecharger
`would be better to charge in public areas
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`How MuchDoesIt Cost to Charge an
`Electric Car?
`March 7th, 2023 (updated August 8th, 2023)
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`pa written by Ronald Montoya ©
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`Advertisement It costs approximately $11 to charge anelectric car
`
`with a 65-kWhbattery at home using a Level 2
`charger, assumingelectricity costs $0.17 per kWh(the
`U.S. national average).
`In general, it costs less per month to charge anelectric
`vehicle thanto fill up a gas-poweredcar. But
`calculating these costs requires learning a few new
`terms and rethinking the conceptof a "full tank."
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`How do you calculate the
`cost to charge an electric
`car?
`The wayto calculate the cost to charge an electric car is to start from the total kilowatt-hours (amount of
`electricity) it takes to recharge the electric car's battery and multiply that by the price you pay per kWh for
`electricity. For example,if the battery's usable capacity is 50 kWh, andthe priceofelectricity in your home
`is $0.23 per kWh, it will cost $11.50 to recharge the battery when it's fully depleted.
`
`Notably, when you lookat an electric car's window sticker, you'll see an estimate for kilowatt-hours
`consumed per hundred miles (kWh/100 miles), which is the EV equivalent of miles per gallon. You can
`calculate the cost to charae an electric car from this estimate.
`too. Simplv multiolv the vehicle's
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`consumption estimate (kWh/100 miles) by your cost per kWhfor electricity — the output will be the cost
`per 100 miles. For example, suppose you're considering a 2023 Tesla Model 3 RWD,which is EPA-rated
`at 25 kWh/100 miles. If you pay $0.23 per kWh, the estimated cost per 100 miles for that Tesla is $5.75.
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`Search EV tax credits and rebates in your area
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`Where can you charge anelectric car?
`Here aredifferent places you can charge an electric vehicle and how muchit costs at each location:
`
`« Chargeathome
`* ChargeataLevel2publicchargingstation
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`* ChargeataDCfastpublicchargingstation
`* ChargeataTeslaSupercharger
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`How muchdoesit cost to charge an electric car at home?
`Asofthis writing, the cost of residential electricity ranges from $0.10 per kWhin Idaho to $0.43 per kWhin
`Hawaii. In most cases, EV charging will be less expensive at home,since electricity rates are lower than
`thoseat third-party chargers.
`
`Theprice per kWh at homevaries bylocation andtheutility company. Let's take the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt
`EV as an example, which has a usable battery capacity of 65 kWh. Assuming you're in Los Angeles, with
`an average electricity cost of $0.27 per kWh and a completely depleted battery, it would cost $17.55 to
`charge the battery backto full. Here are a couple more examples.
`
`Vehicle
`
`Battery
`capacity
`
`Electricity cost (Los
`Angeles)
`
`Cost to charge (empty to
`full)
`
`Chevy Bolt EV
`
`65 kWh
`
`Hyundailonig 5
`
`GMC Hummer
`Ev
`
`77.4 kWh(long
`range)
`
`212 kWh
`
`$0.27
`
`$0.27
`
`$0.27
`
`$17.55
`
`$20.90
`
`$57.24
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`How muchdoesit cost to charge at a Level 2 public charging
`station?
`The cost of charging an electric car using a public Level 2 charging station varies based on the cost per
`kWhat that specific location and the premium charged by the companythat operates the station. Electrify
`America, a major EV charging providerthat doeslist someofits prices, currently charges $0.48 per kWhin
`a numberof states such as Arizona, California, Florida, New York, Oregon and more.In certain other
`states, you'll pay per minute instead. Electrify America charges $0.03/minute in these states for Level 2
`charging.
`
`In other states, such as Georgia, Massachusetts and Texas, Electrify America determinesits pricing by the
`speed of the EV charging station and the maximum powerlevelyour vehicle can accept. For stations
`operating at up to 90 kW,it costs $0.19 per minute. For DC Faststations that can push to 350 kW,it costs
`$0.37 per minute.
`
`For example,if you owned a Hyundai loniq 5 with the long-range 77.4-kWhbattery, it would cost $33.28
`for a full charge at the $0.48/kWhrate. The per-minute pricing turns out to be a better deal, as the same
`loniq 5, which takes about nine hours to chargefully, would run up a tab of $16.20 at $0.03/minute.
`
`How muchdoesit cost to charge at a DC fast charging station?
`In a typical EV, a recharging stop at a DC fast charging station will cost roughly $20 to $40. Electrify
`America actually charges the same $0.48/kWhfor DC fast charging as for Level 2 charging, while per-
`minute states continue to be a better deal in most scenarios. That's true despite the higher cost per minute
`for DC fast charging, since you're getting so much moreelectricity per minute. An Electrify America DC fast
`chargercosts $0,19/minute for vehicles with maximum charging rates up to 90 kW, and $0.37/minute for
`vehicles with maximum charging rates between 90kW and 350 kW.
`
`In the following table, the Bolt EV's modest maximum charging rate means the ownerpays at the
`$0.19/minute level, while the other two are at the $0.37/minute level. To calculate the cost in per-minute
`states, we assumethe vehicle spends one hour at the charging station, which maynot result in a full
`charge. The costin per-kWhstates representsa full charge at the $0.48/kWhrate.
`
`Vehicle
`
`Battery
`capacity
`
`Maximum DC
`fast charging
`rate
`
`DCfast cost to
`chargefully (per-
`kWhstates)
`
`DC fast cost to charge
`for one hour(per-
`minute states)
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`Chevy Bolt
`EV
`CHIRAL
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`65 kWh
`
`27 ALAA,
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