Piss Poor Charging Station Design Is Getting EV Drivers Ticketed - CleanTechnica

The article highlights a significant issue with current electric vehicle (EV) charging station design, which is causing EV drivers to receive parking tickets unfairly. The problem stems from many charging spaces being marked as pull-in only, despite the fact that most EVs have charging inlets at the rear, necessitating drivers to back into spaces to plug in. This design oversight fails to accommodate the practical needs of EV users and ignores the valid necessity defense for backing in, leading to unjust penalties. The root of the problem is traced back to Tesla’s Supercharger design, which requires backing in to charge, a layout that other charging providers have largely copied without reconsideration. Unlike traditional gas stations, which evolved over decades to favor pull-through designs for efficiency and safety, Tesla’s approach reinvented the fueling station in a way that is not universally practical. While integrating chargers into existing parking lots is cost-effective and convenient for businesses, the article argues that the EV industry’s growth and diversification in vehicle types call for a ree