EV Charging Station Etiquette in Georgia

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EV Charging Station Etiquette in Georgia

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As electric vehicles become more popular, you might have seen some charging stations around Athens pop up. These electric stations are like gas stations for the electric vehicle that allows you to get a quick charge before you go on your way. As these charging stations are relatively new, drivers might not know the proper etiquette when changing their vehicle. That's where we come in! Below you will find how to appropriately behave at one of these charging stations when charging your electric or hybrid vehicle. Once you are done reading, be sure to check our complete electric and hybrid inventory, which you can find right here on our website!

Charging When Shopping

You should always be considerate with other members of the electric vehicle community, and you can do this by following three simple steps. First, only park in an EV space when you are actually charging, as it is just good manners to allow people to charge when they need it. Second, you can use your EVgo app to monitor your charge if you need to leave your vehicle. This will allow you to find out when your vehicle is done charging. Third, make sure to switch to an L2 charger once you have reached an 80% charge. It will allow others to use the charger. Finally, always be sure to follow your local health and safety guidelines.

Charging Spaces are for Charging

Your electric vehicle should only be parked in an electric space when you are actively charging. Once your vehicle is done charging, drivers will then need to disconnect their vehicle from the charge station and then move from the space to allow other drivers to use the charger. Keep in mind that you could also be ticketed for leaving your car in an EV charging space when you are not charging, so you need to make sure that once you are finished to move along.

Monitor the Charge

If you want to monitor your charge, you can always get the EVgo app which can help you keep track of your charging session. You can download the EVgo app right to your smartphone using any AppStore. In addition, we should also point out that the battery for your electric vehicle can determine how quickly it will be able to charge. The vast majority of electric vehicles will slow down the charging rate of faster charging once your vehicle is charged to 80%. So once your electric vehicle hits 80%, you should wrap up your charging session or move to a level 2 charger if you see that another vehicle needs to use the faster charger.

Check Which Side the Charger is on

Certain fast chargers can be accessed via multiple parking spots, so you need to know what side your charging power is on before you pull into the spot. This will help you avoid those awkward cable stretches across other vehicles. Once you are done charging, make sure to put the charger back in the holster, as it will prevent damage to the connector and also eliminate it from becoming a tripping hazard for other electric vehicle drivers. If you're planning on not being with your vehicle as it charges, you should leave a note to let other drivers know whether it's okay to unplug the connector from your car safely or if you are willing to give up the charger for emergencies.

Get your next electric vehicle at Akins DCJR

If you're looking to charge your electric vehicle around Athens, then there are around 66 stations for you to check out! Locations for charging your EV include the Athens Supercharger, Bishop Park, and the Athens Clake County Library. If you are in the market for an electric or hybrid vehicle, then you need to check out Akins! We have the latest versions of the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee 4xe for you to see and test drive! If you enjoy your test drive, we have a complete finance department where our team will work with you toward a deal you will love. We can even take your trade-in! Those who can't make it to the dealership right now can see our complete inventory here on our website!