# Complimentary Car Charging Ford is Offering Three Free Years of Charging for C-MAX Energi Owners By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-03-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-charging References: [media.ford](https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2015/11/17/ford-offers-three-years-complimentary-charging-c-max-energi.pdf) & [inautonews](http://www.inautonews.com/us-free-charging-for-2016-ford-c-max-energi-owners) Drivers in California or Maryland who purchase or lease a 2016 [Ford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicletovehicle-charging) C-MAX Energi are eligible for three years of free car charging from the car company. The EV 1-2-3 Charge incentive is being offered through a partnership with [EVgo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wawa-1) charging stations across the United States. In order to take advantage of this offer, drivers are able to use a EV 1-2-3 Charge card to access unlimited four-four car charging sessions. In total, it only takes about 2.5 hours to fully charge the electric C-MAX Energi vehicle. As well as encouraging the public to see the benefits of driving an electric vehicle, the incentive program also plays a part in reducing some of the costs of ownership. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Vehicle Adoption:** The offer of free car charging for three years incentivizes drivers to switch to electric vehicles and encourages the adoption of sustainable transportation. - **Partnerships with Charging Stations:** The partnership with EVgo charging stations provides convenient access to charging infrastructure, making electric vehicle ownership more accessible and convenient for drivers. - **Cost Reduction Incentives:** The free car charging offer helps reduce the costs of ownership for electric vehicle owners, making it more affordable and attractive for potential buyers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** As the automotive industry shifts toward electric vehicles, offering free car charging can help car manufacturers gain a competitive edge and attract more customers. - **Energy:** The partnership with EVgo charging stations presents business opportunities for companies in the energy sector to expand their charging infrastructure and provide more sustainable transportation solutions. - **Sustainability:** The incentive program aligns with the sustainability goals of both Ford and EVgo, creating opportunities for businesses in the sustainability industry to collaborate and promote sustainable transportation options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Car-Charging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batteryelectric-vehicles.md) - [Car-to-Car Charging Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicletovehicle-charging.md) - [Fast-Charging Electric Mustangs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1967-ford-mustang-fastback.md) - [Free-of-Charge EV Charging Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-charging.md) - [Free Gas Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-new-cars-of-2023.md) - [Vehicle Charging Cash-Back Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sams-club-mastercard.md) - [Aggregated EV Charging Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellantis.md) - [WiFi-Enabled Car Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-home-charging-station.md) - [Excess Solar Energy Transitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charge-on-solar.md)