Addressing Charger Hogging by EV Owners

Electrify America is experimenting with limiting charging at 10 of its busiest stations in California to address charger hogging by EV owners who stay at fast chargers even when their batteries are nearly full, causing long wait times for others. The company will automatically stop charging at 85% capacity and impose idle time fees if drivers don't unplug. This behavior is attributed to a lack of awareness about charging speed slowdowns after 80% capacity and the scarcity of chargers. Free charging agreements with automakers may exacerbate the issue. Electrify America aims to encourage more considerate behavior among EV owners.