EV Charging Etiquette

Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations are available throughout the City of Westerville. Visit www.westerville.org/powerup for a map of locations.

Move along and do not squat. When your car is finished charging, move out of an EV charging space. Parking in a space for hours prevents others from charging their vehicle. City-owned charging units will charge a fee for idle parking without active charging. There is a 30-minute grace period to move your vehicle before a $5 per hour fee is charged.

Don’t unplug others. Unless it is an emergency, or someone left a note saying it’s fine to unplug them, do not unplug an EV car that is not your own.

Aim for 80 to 90% charge. Topping off your charge is convenient, but consider charging to full later at home to leave spaces open for those who need it.

Don’t park in spaces if you have a gas engine. Gas-powered vehicles do not require charging, so do not park in spaces that are designated for EVs.

Be mindful of charging stations. Always return connectors back to their ports and report any potential damage or problems with EV charging stations.