Chinese Electric Car Buyers Get Three Years of Free Nighttime Charging

Chinese automaker Geely, imported by Union Group's Geo Mobility, and private electricity supplier Super Power, part of Electra Group, have launched a promotional campaign offering three years of free nighttime home charging for purchasers of the Geely E5 electric crossover.

The "GEELY POWER" initiative, set to begin October 1, provides complimentary charging every night of the week between 11 PM and 7 AM. This offer is intended to boost sales of the Geely E5, priced between approximately $162,000 and $168,000 shekels, and to encourage customers to switch to Super Power's electricity plans. The promotion will run until September 2027, with potential for additional Zeekr models to be included later.

To qualify, customers must purchase a new Geely E5 and install a smart meter, costing 260 shekels if a digital meter is not already present. They must then join Super Power's dedicated electricity plan within three months of vehicle registration. The free charging is capped at 70 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per day and a total of 250 kWh per month. This monthly limit effectively translates to approximately 8.3 kWh of free charging per day if averaged out, allowing for about 1,350 to 1,500 kilometers of driving per month, or 16,000 to 18,000 kilometers annually.

Any electricity consumed beyond the 250 kWh monthly limit will be charged at Super Power's standard rates, with a 21% discount for nighttime usage on weekdays and full price on weekends. Unused portions of the monthly allowance do not carry over to the next month. The free charging credit applies to all nighttime household electricity consumption, not just the vehicle, meaning refrigerators and air conditioners also count towards the limit. The estimated savings are between 150 to 160 shekels per month, totaling approximately 5,500 to 6,000 shekels over the three-year period.