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The Wall Street Journal Tried 126 Non-Tesla DC Fast Chargers. It Didn’t Go Well

Everyone who has read at least a couple of articles about owning an electric car knows that the best way to charge an EV is generally at home, overnight, with a Level 1 or Level 2 charger. It’s usually the cheapest method, considering the charger comes with the car, and energy prices should be lower than those of public DC fast chargers.

But that doesn't work for every driver and every situation. Sometimes you need to get a quick top-up. Either you’re on a road trip or you don’t have a charger at home—as is the case for a lot of owners, according to this recent study from S&P Global Mobility—a DC fast charger is the solution.

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