No, POD/DOT is not free. The charging point isn’t part of the product.
As of now, It’s something Ather is giving free to the initial consumers for being early adopters. Hence it has no implication on the product cost. We do want to ensure you have a good charging experience. So even if you cannot install a Point, we will work with you to provide an alternate charging solution.
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