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European charging networks, compared honestly
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Three things nobody explains
Pricing
The same charge, three prices
Direct payment, network subscription and third-party roaming card can differ by a factor of two or three at the same physical charger.
Reliability
Reliability is the real differentiator
User-experience research on public charging finds availability and payment failure dominate satisfaction, not power output.
Fees
Idle fees and minimum charges
Where the unexpected cost usually comes from, and how to avoid it.
Roaming
Crossing a border
Roaming agreements determine whether your card works in the next country. They are not universal.
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