Inconsiderate charge bay users
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Hi all, almost an EV owner here, collecting in a week or so (fingers crossed), so I'm taking an interest in chargers everywhere I go.
Today I was at a Toby carvery and there is a charger with 2 connectors at the back of the car park. A car was already connected and playing nicely. A hybrid turned up and parked next to it. I watched as the occupants looked at the charger and realised it wasn't free, so they didn't use it, they just locked their vehicle where it was and walked into the pub, blocking the space for legitimate users. Selfish twunts. If a charger is blocked by a normal car, it's known as being iced. That got me wondering, what's the hybrid blocking term?
Dave
Today I was at a Toby carvery and there is a charger with 2 connectors at the back of the car park. A car was already connected and playing nicely. A hybrid turned up and parked next to it. I watched as the occupants looked at the charger and realised it wasn't free, so they didn't use it, they just locked their vehicle where it was and walked into the pub, blocking the space for legitimate users. Selfish twunts. If a charger is blocked by a normal car, it's known as being iced. That got me wondering, what's the hybrid blocking term?
Dave
Ar5ehole?
I'm noticing this kind of t
ttish behaviour much more frequently. Some EV driving morons think it's their right to just park there regardless of wether they are charging or not.
Charging bays being close to building entrances just encourage this even further.
Sadly some folk only think of themselves which is a real shame.
I'm noticing this kind of t
ttish behaviour much more frequently. Some EV driving morons think it's their right to just park there regardless of wether they are charging or not.Charging bays being close to building entrances just encourage this even further.
Sadly some folk only think of themselves which is a real shame.
simonw67 said:
Buy a petrol car - problem solved.
Or a horse!All things aside, it is a problem and not really helpful. But when did people think about anyone else but themselves? Same goes for people who keep a pump blocked at a petrol station going inside to pay/shop.
The Road Crew said:
Charging bays being close to building entrances just encourage this even further.
Yeah, the main reason for that though is that that's the most cost effective in terms of cabling. As an EV owner, I'd rather have them on the other side of the lot but usually pulling a cable there would make installation a lot more expensive.Wills2 said:
Just make sure you've got a good charging solution at home and depending on the car you've ordered you shouldn't really need to be topping up at the local carvery as you're not going to stop idiots being idiots.
What he said.Sharing things with other humans can be a pain in the ass.
Wills2 said:
Just make sure you've got a good charging solution at home and depending on the car you've ordered you shouldn't really need to be topping up at the local carvery as you're not going to stop idiots being idiots.
100%. Plus it highlights yet again how on street charging simply won’t work as there are a
holes everywhere. The Road Crew said:
Ar5ehole?
I'm noticing this kind of tttish behaviour much more frequently. Some EV driving morons think it's their right to just park there regardless of wether they are charging or not.
Charging bays being close to building entrances just encourage this even further.
Sadly some folk only think of themselves which is a real shame.
But why limit that accusation to only EV drivers?I'm noticing this kind of t
ttish behaviour much more frequently. Some EV driving morons think it's their right to just park there regardless of wether they are charging or not.Charging bays being close to building entrances just encourage this even further.
Sadly some folk only think of themselves which is a real shame.
How many times have you seen an ICE car parked and blocking the pavement, in a cycle lane, in a bus lane, in a motorcycle only parking bay etc?
Disabled people notice people parking in disabled bays who shoukdn’t
Families notice people parking in parent and child bays
Some people park in the middle of 2 bays in an attempt to stop people denting their doors
People park on curb sides preventing pedestrians and wheel chair users
People park on double yellow lines
The point being there are lots of inconsiderate people with cars. Doesn’t make it right at all, just don’t become an EV owner that moans about everyone else and then uses free chargers because they’re free and/or a bit nearer the entrance to where you’re going and denying people who might need to charge the ability. It’s relatively rare that anyone with a home charger actually needs to charge when out, they just do because they’ve freeloading.
Families notice people parking in parent and child bays
Some people park in the middle of 2 bays in an attempt to stop people denting their doors
People park on curb sides preventing pedestrians and wheel chair users
People park on double yellow lines
The point being there are lots of inconsiderate people with cars. Doesn’t make it right at all, just don’t become an EV owner that moans about everyone else and then uses free chargers because they’re free and/or a bit nearer the entrance to where you’re going and denying people who might need to charge the ability. It’s relatively rare that anyone with a home charger actually needs to charge when out, they just do because they’ve freeloading.
.Toaster Pilot said:
Buy a 10 metre cable. You can park further from the charging point and still connect to it.
Been there, done that. Sometimes you can park adjacent, sometimes you just have to block the blocker in. If they complain, well they were blocking the charger and now can wait for you to come back and move.If it's a Toby then maybe worth notifying the staff, ask if they can use the PA to request that the owner move. Great way to interrupt their meal.
aestetix1 said:
Been there, done that. Sometimes you can park adjacent, sometimes you just have to block the blocker in. If they complain, well they were blocking the charger and now can wait for you to come back and move.
Same, I have a little plastic thingy in the glovebox that has my phone number on it for such occasions. I put it on the dash if I have to park in an odd way to charge so they can call me and I can come and move my car if I feel like it.aestetix1 said:
If it's a Toby then maybe worth notifying the staff, ask if they can use the PA to request that the owner move. Great way to interrupt their meal.
Good point.
whatever JonnyVTEC said:
Welshbeef said:
Get ready for trip hazard claims against you
WTF.If anyone trips over YOUR trailing cable you are liable. If you don’t see that (clearly you don’t hence WTF) time to realise this is the world we live in & perish the thought what turns into a broken bone or the shock causes a heart attack for an older person…. £££ from you to fund medical attention / loss of work etc and compensation
Welshbeef said:
JonnyVTEC said:
Welshbeef said:
Get ready for trip hazard claims against you
WTF.If anyone trips over YOUR trailing cable you are liable. If you don’t see that (clearly you don’t hence WTF) time to realise this is the world we live in & perish the thought what turns into a broken bone or the shock causes a heart attack for an older person…. £££ from you to fund medical attention / loss of work etc and compensation
Immediately ban all public charging.
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