ICEd charging spots

[electriceddy]

Motorcycle cop issues ticket for what I assume is "double parking"

 

[pictsidhe]

Motorcycle cop issues ticket for what I assume is "double parking"
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Green plates: EV. Looks like the black one is plugged in, the grey one not. I'm guessing neither are charging.
When I visited China, I was of course interested in their charging stations. I only saw one being ICED. That was in a completely packed car park.

 

[AnnaGoel34]

I haven't seen a thread on ICEd charging spots lately, so please forgive me if I'm wrong.

I'm new to EVs, having bought my first last month. I see non-charging vehicles in EV charging spots all the time, although luckily it's never prevented me from charging.

What are people's thoughts on this? Just a few things I'm thinking about:

- If you can still charge, should you do something about the occupied spots?
- If you should do something, do you just try to find the driver of the car? Or do you immediately call someone to have it towed?
- What if it's preventing you from charging?

Separately, the signage situation is a mess. Signs should make clear that the spots are for EV charging only and the consequence of breaking that rule.

Also: Signs should say what EV drivers should do if the spots are blocked. I've never seen a sign clearly state who should be called -- e.g., the property owner or the company that operates the equipment. I also can't find any information about this in the apps or websites of any of the big charging companies.

I think clearer rules would help everyone. Charging spaces exist for a specific purpose, just like disabled parking spaces, so they shouldn't be used by vehicles that aren't charging. If the spot isn't preventing anyone from charging, I'd probably try to find the driver or notify the property owner before considering towing. But if all chargers are blocked and someone can't charge, there should be a clear process with contact information posted at the station so the issue can be resolved quickly. Better signage and consistent enforcement would go a long way toward reducing confusion and frustration for both EV and non-EV drivers.