New law protects EV drivers’ access to public charging stations

[Blimey]

It shouldn't be.

But considering that ship has sailed, in no way should public spaces be limited by a sin tax.

The ship has sailed. Closest charger to me is at a library.

Government is merely using time or money incentive to change behavior. Most of us disagree with some of it and agree with others. I guarantee you there are farmers out there who resent paying a few pennies of taxes toward an EV station they never will use but think nothing of collecting government money to subsidize the grain they're growing.

 

[Darth]

The ship has sailed. Closest charger to me is at a library.

Government is merely using time or money incentive to change behavior. Most of us disagree with some of it and agree with others. I guarantee you there are farmers out there who resent paying a few pennies of taxes toward an EV station they never will use but think nothing of collecting government money to subsidize the grain they're growing.

Farm subsidies = bad.

Government EV stations = bad.

This law = bad.

So why defend it?

 

[MikeyCNY]

Who's paying for the electricity for these charging stations? Why should I pay for somebody else's fuel. I dont see it as an issue right now but as more electric vehicles are out there and more charging stations taking up parking it may become one.
This just reeks of another way for the government to steal money.

While I can't speak to all EV charging stations, the majority of ones I have seen have a credit card reader. Tesla Supercharging stations tie to your account. There are some 'free' ones by hotels but they are usually reserved for guests only.

 

[togmaster]

I found this law to be very shocking.

 

[Blimey]

I found this law to be very shocking.

It certainly sparked some debate, didn't it?

 

[SonOfSun]

I found this law to be very shocking.

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