Hyundai Dealer in Detroit Charges $400 for EV Charging, Raising Concerns Over Dealer-Hosted Public Chargers

Drivers who open an EV charging app for the first time are shown thousands of so‑called “public” chargers located at local car dealers. When they arrive, the experience can become a hassle: store customers, limited hours, security gates, and unpredictable pricing. In Detroit, a Hyundai dealer billed a customer $400 for a single charging session, and a separate outlet charged $418. The incident highlights how dealer‑hosted chargers can be expensive and inconvenient, especially for first‑time EV owners. While not every dealer charges at this level, the case underscores the need for clearer standards and better coordination between dealers and charging networks to protect consumers.