I used the rapid at Lidl Gipton the other day. Noticed that the Pod-Point app only had the opening hours of the store on it, although access to the charger is open, so it could be used 24/7.
I let Pod-Point know this to ask they update the info and they have replied to me saying that, although access is 24/7, Lidl are fining EV drivers who charge outside of store opening times and / or who fail to shop in the store whilst charging.
I was somewhat taken aback by this as there is no signage warning of potential fines, and what is the point of restricting a rapid which can be openly accessed when it might really help someone get home late at night. That seems very small-minded.
Replying to my response about lack of signage, Pod-Point told me one of their users has been fined over £200 for just using chargers and not shopping. I hope they've challenged that! Is it someone on here?
What are your thoughts on this? Once charging for charging comes in, I can't see any justification for fining EVers for using the infrastructure. It seems pretty short sited to me and will restrict a usefully expanding network.
I let Pod-Point know this to ask they update the info and they have replied to me saying that, although access is 24/7, Lidl are fining EV drivers who charge outside of store opening times and / or who fail to shop in the store whilst charging.
I was somewhat taken aback by this as there is no signage warning of potential fines, and what is the point of restricting a rapid which can be openly accessed when it might really help someone get home late at night. That seems very small-minded.
Replying to my response about lack of signage, Pod-Point told me one of their users has been fined over £200 for just using chargers and not shopping. I hope they've challenged that! Is it someone on here?
What are your thoughts on this? Once charging for charging comes in, I can't see any justification for fining EVers for using the infrastructure. It seems pretty short sited to me and will restrict a usefully expanding network.