Drivers charging electric cars handed shock parking fines
Motorists who own electric vehicles are being fined for parking in private car parks while charging their cars, despite claiming they were unaware of the fees. The issue arises from unclear signs and terms and conditions that do not explicitly state that charging is considered parking. Many EV owners are calling for clearer signage and more transparent information about parking fees when using charging points in private car parks.
- ▪Electric vehicle owners are being fined for parking in private car parks while charging their cars.
- ▪The fines are a result of unclear signs and terms and conditions that do not explicitly state that charging is considered parking.
- ▪Some EV charger operators are working to improve signage and provide clearer information about parking fees.
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Motorists claim they were unaware that refuelling their EVs in a private car park also incurred a car parking fee. Photograph: Nigel A Messenger/AlamyView image in fullscreenMotorists claim they were unaware that refuelling their EVs in a private car park also incurred a car parking fee. Photograph: Nigel A Messenger/AlamyElectric, hybrid and low-emission carsDrivers charging electric cars handed shock parking finesEV owners were sent hefty PCNs but say some signs in private car parks fail to warn of fees to park and recharge carAnna TimsWed 15 Jul 2026 02.00 EDTLast modified on Wed 15 Jul 2026 10.40 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDoes refuelling your car class as parking? The answer appears to be yes if it’s an electric vehicle.
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