EVs - Public Charging Etiquette
Published at : 23 Dec 2025
This week I discuss charging etiquette when using the public charging network. Should we unplug other people's cars? How can we know when they will be finished? Join me for a discussion on how to behave when charging.
This is the latest in a series of videos sharing my knowledge and experience with electric cars. EVs have improved immensely over the last few years, and we are at a point where I think the majority of people can make the switch to electric.
00:00 - Introduction
00:20 - An overview of the network
00:41 - DC vs AC charging
02:04 - Avoid 100% charges at busy sites
03:11 - Do not sit idle
03:37 - Do not unplug other people's cars
04:30 - Detail when a charger will be free
05:54 - Use the lowest powered charger possible
06:58 - Understand V2 supercharger power sharing
08:35 - Choose supercharger cables wisely
09:39 - Understand parking restrictions
10:31 - Prefer residential AC chargepoints
11:16 - Choose hotels with chargepoints
11:40 - Ask hotels about chargepoints
11:57 - AC network maturity
12:25 - Free up chargepoints when possible
12:50 - Do not park in charging bays
13:14 - Report charging faults
13:49 - Summary
Charger power information and location maps courtesy of Zapmap.
The aim of my channel is to provide knowledge and plain speaking about the transition we all face. I hope you will join me for other videos on the move towards a renewable energy future. I will be covering plenty more about EVs, but will also be sharing my experiences as I look into energy generation and electric heating.