How Much Does Mobile EV Charging Cost?

The short answer

In Chicago, scheduled mobile EV charging typically starts at $89 for a standard top-up (roughly 30–50 miles of range) and goes up to $120 for a longer session. Emergency roadside charging — dispatched with priority — starts at $150 and can reach $199 after hours or in heavy traffic windows.

What you're actually paying for

• Dispatch & drive time. A truck, a certified operator, and the fuel/energy to reach you.
• Energy delivered. The kWh you receive — enough to reach a station, get home, or finish your day.
• Priority / time-of-day. After-hours (10pm–6am) and holidays add a surcharge; scheduled windows do not.
• Connector & adapter coverage. J1772, CCS, and Tesla adapters are included — no upcharge for your car type.

Emergency vs. scheduled

Emergency service prioritizes your dispatch and targets a 30-minute ETA — you pay for that speed. Scheduled service lets you book a window (as short as an hour) and costs meaningfully less because we can batch the route.

If you're stranded on the shoulder of I-90 at midnight, emergency pricing is the right call. If your battery is at 12% in your driveway and you don't need the car until 8am, scheduled saves you $30–$60.

Compared to the alternatives

A tow to the nearest DC fast charger in Chicago typically runs $95–$175 — before you pay for the charging session itself and the time you lose. Mobile charging is often cheaper once you include those costs, and you never leave your vehicle.

Tips to lower your bill

• Book scheduled windows during off-peak hours.
• Choose the smallest top-up that gets you to your next real charging stop.
• For fleets, ask about our enterprise program — flat monthly pricing with guaranteed windows.