Changes are Coming to the EV Charging Stations

Published on December 08, 2023

Beginning January 1, 2024, EV users will be charged a fee for connecting and using the stations.

The five-year pilot program between the City of Dunedin and Duke Energy offering free charging ends December 31, 2023. Users will now pay a $1.50 connection fee, a $0.20 per kWh fee, and a 5% network transaction fee. If the vehicle is not moved once fully charged, an additional idling fee will be added starting at $5.00 after a 30-minute grace period, capped at $10.00, for each additional hour afterwards.

The idling fees are to encourage users to charge up and then move their vehicle for the next user. The price per kWh fee will change over time based on trending electricity costs. These fees will be implemented at the stations managed by the City of Dunedin, including the Level-2 stations at the Hale Senior Activity Center, the Dunedin Fine Art Center, City Hall, and the property at old City Hall.

Duke Energy will take over ownership and be responsible for operating and managing the Fast Chargers located at the Dunedin Public Library and the Monroe Parking Garage. Duke Energy will set their own separate power rates and idling fees, which are subject to change over time. 

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