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Old 08-31-2021, 10:03 AM
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Default After battery top off, additional fee to remain in parking spot

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Originally Posted by BostonRich View Post
And they look like a frog!

Went to Disney the other day. There were five charging stations and all were occupied. What if you are the sixth Tesla?
I was wondering about that too. Unless there is a disincentive for remaining in the spot after charging is complete (i.e. added fee for continuing to park), this will continue to happen. Same at a hotel, parking garage etc. Otherwise these fully charged vehicles are taking a space that another electric vehicle might otherwise use.

Additionally, I have seen non electric vehicles parking in charging spaces simply because its closer to the hotel entrance. In front of the sign that indicates "parking for EV's".

Another consideration: Unless this this infrastructure bill has provisions for high speed charging either plug-in or magnetic like some buses, it will be a while before you can convince the public to go electric. Charging will have to be equivalent to about the time it takes to fill the gas tank. The technology is there.

What about charging stations at rest stops & all gas stations too?
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