ORLANDO, Fla. — Some electric vehicle drivers say access to chargers has been an issue for years.
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Some drivers stay plugged in until their vehicles are at 100%, causing backups at charging stations.
Charging speeds slow down once a car is about 80% full to avoid damaging the battery.
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A company called Electrify America has now enacted a strict limit.
Once a car’s battery is 85 charged, charging will automatically stop.
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The driver can leave or face an additional 40 cents per minute “Idle time” fee.
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