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Tel Aviv Electric Car Charging Fees Jump Over 50% in City Garages
Tel Aviv has increased electric vehicle charging fees in municipal garages by over 50%, raising the price per kWh to 1.24 shekels. This change, effective from early October, means a 50 kWh charge now costs about 62 shekels, up from 40.5 shekels.
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- 01Tel Aviv electric car charging fees in city garages have increased by over 50% to 1.24 shekels per kWh.
- 02A 50 kWh charge now costs approximately 62 shekels, an increase from the previous 40.5 shekels.
- 03The new uniform rate eliminates previous time-of-day discounts, impacting drivers who relied on off-peak charging.
- 04This charging fee hike follows a recent 20% increase in Tel Aviv's general parking rates.
- 05The rise disproportionately affects residents without private parking who depend on municipal garages for charging.
- 06The city cites increased operational, electricity, and maintenance costs as reasons for the tariff adjustment.
The city's parking authority cited rising operational costs for the adjustment, which also removes previous time-of-day discounts. The increase exacerbates the cost savings gap for residents who rely on public charging due to a lack of home charging options.
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