Public EV charging etiquette

When you finish

Move the vehicle once charging completes or once you have enough range for the next leg. Idle fees are increasingly common.

Cables and bays

Return cables if the station requires it. Do not block DC bays with an AC-only session if a fast charger is needed by the next driver.

Status on the map

If LiveChargeMap shows **available** with fresh data, another driver may be en route. If status is **unknown** or stale, treat the site as a gamble and have a backup.