KAPSARC – The Charging Divide: How Public Rates and Private Charging Access Shape EV Costs

This report analyzes how public electric vehicle (EV) charging rates and access to private charging influence the total cost of ownership for EV users.

It highlights the economic impact of transitioning from free to paid public charging in Saudi Arabia, the financial disparity between drivers with home charging access and those reliant on public charging, and the need for improved infrastructure and policy updates to support EV adoption.