When you initiate a paid charging session using a ChargePoint account, the platform applies a temporary pre-authorization hold of $25 for standard AC charging sessions (or $50 for DC fast charging) to verify payment validity and ensure sufficient funds. Additionally, because ChargePoint operates on a prepaid balance system, the first time you use a paid station, it may charge a $25 minimum load amount to establish your account balance. This is only a temporary hold or credit deposit; you are ultimately billed strictly for the electricity consumed once the charging session concludes and final pricing is tallied.