{"id":298852,"date":"2021-07-14T18:34:56","date_gmt":"2021-07-14T15:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/yes-theres-an-ev-charging-etiquette-so-listen-up\/"},"modified":"2021-07-14T18:34:56","modified_gmt":"2021-07-14T15:34:56","slug":"yes-theres-an-ev-charging-etiquette-so-listen-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/yes-theres-an-ev-charging-etiquette-so-listen-up\/","title":{"rendered":"#Yes, there\u2019s an EV charging \u2018etiquette\u2019 \u2014 so listen up"},"content":{"rendered":"

“#Yes, there\u2019s an EV charging \u2018etiquette\u2019 \u2014 so listen up<\/strong>”
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Charging your EV seems like a pretty straightforward process, right? Find a station, plug-in, plug-out, and voila. But did you know that \u201ccharging etiquettes\u201d are an actual \u201cthing?\u201d<\/p>\n

Yes, there\u2019s a whole list of do\u2019s and don\u2019ts to be followed when you take your electrified car to a public charging bay.<\/p>\n

EVgo<\/a> has one, ChargePoint<\/a> has one, and now LeaseElectricCar.co.uk<\/a> has put together a set of unwritten rules, specially made for the Brits, who are struggling, I guess?<\/p>\n

As per a spokesperson of the company, \u201cmost of the etiquette points are common sense, but you\u2019d be surprised at how many drivers ignore them.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So what are those extremely common-sense, yet app<\/a>arently difficult-to-grasp tips? Here are the 9 guidelines offered by LeaseElectricCar:<\/p>\n

1. Charging only<\/strong><\/p>\n

Only park in the electric vehicle spaces if you are genuinely charging your vehicle. When you\u2019ve finished, move on and park elsewhere. EV drivers low on battery may depend on finding a vacant charging bay.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Or<\/em>: WHY ON EARTH would you park your car at a charging spot if you don\u2019t need the charger?<\/p>\n

2. Look after the charge point<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Always leave the charge point as you found it and ready for the next motorist. If you\u2019re using public cables, put them away. Leaving them out causes a trip<\/a>ping hazard and they can get damaged by the weather.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Or<\/em>: IS IT SO DIFFICULT to take care of the public property that enables your car to move?<\/p>\n

3. Plan your charging times<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Public charging points are on a first come, first served basis and there are only a limited number of them. Check where local charging points or those on your journey are. Be mindful too of how long your vehicle takes to reach maximum charge and move it on when it\u2019s charged up.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Or<\/em>: JUST MAKE SOME PREPARATION, before you start driving. There are apps for that. And Google<\/em>.<\/p>\n

4. Ask politely<\/strong><\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re really desperate to charge your vehicle, politely ask another EV driver if you can use the bay they\u2019re in as soon as they\u2019re finished. Make sure you return the favor in the future.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Or<\/em>: MIND YOUR MANNERS, being polite makes life much easier.<\/p>\n

5. Starting your charge<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Once you have your car plugged in, make sure charging has started successfully before you walk away.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Or<\/em>: JUST CHARGE YOUR EV, that\u2019s why you stopped there.<\/p>\n

6. Don\u2019t unplug<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Whatever you do, do not unplug another vehicle so you can charge yours. The only time this is acceptable is if they\u2019ve left a note on the car saying it\u2019s fine to unplug them.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Or<\/em>: IT\u2019S NOT ABOUT YOU, there are other drivers who want to charge too.<\/p>\n

7. Rapid charging<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Only plug into a rapid charging bay if your vehicle can rapid charge. Once it\u2019s good to go, move your vehicle on.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Or<\/em>: ONLY FAST CHARGING EVS can use a fast charger \u2014 know your stuff.<\/p>\n

8. Fully charged<\/strong><\/p>\n

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If your battery is fairly full, don\u2019t stop at a busy charging point just to top up. There could be someone waiting behind you whose charge is low and is in desperate need of a top up.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Or<\/em>: JUST BECAUSE YOU CAN CHARGE it doesn\u2019t mean you have to.<\/p>\n

9. <\/strong>Do not block the bay<\/strong><\/p>\n

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If you drive a petrol or diesel car, don\u2019t park in the charging bays.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Or: SUCK IT EARTH DESTROYERS, and show some respect.<\/p>\n

Well, there you have it. Those are the courtesy guidelines for EV charging.<\/p>\n

Are they a revelation? No, they\u2019re shockingly basic, but there\u2019s one thing they do show: unless we really get how the charging process works, transitioning to electrification will be much more of a challenge than we expected.<\/p>\n\n

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