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EV driver guide

Charging time is not always parking time.

A charger session, an EV-bay restriction and the wider car park can each have separate conditions. Check all applicable signs before leaving the vehicle.

Run both clocks, not just the charger

1

Read the bay

Confirm whether the bay requires active charging, has a time limit or carries an overstay condition. Requirements differ between locations.

2

Read the car park

Check whether a separate parking payment, registration or maximum stay applies even while the vehicle is charging.

3

Set the right reminder

Base reminders on the earliest applicable limit, not only the estimated charge completion time. Keep useful confirmations from both systems.

Local rules matter: Council guidance demonstrates that EV-bay conditions can include active-charging, payment and maximum-stay requirements. Read the exact location's current signs; see Brighton & Hove City Council’s examples. Download the two-clocks checklist.

Track the parking session around the charge.

PARKSHIELD is preparing to help drivers organise relevant timings, records and reminders without claiming to control the charger or car-park operator.

Join the founding-driver group