With the rising popularity of electric vehicles (EV) across the country, urban EV owners encounter a shared challenge: How do you charge your car when you lack a driveway or garage?

This issue came to the forefront when a Tesla driver tried to hide their electric car’s charging cable over a footpath, sparking frustration among online users.

In the middle of Melbourne's inner city, a cable stretched from a house to a car parked on the street. On top of this makeshift setup is a wooden support, a clear blockage that caused an uproar online.

‘This is ridiculous. Why are electric car owners blocking the footpath to charge their private cars? This is silly,’ wrote a passerby online, sharing their frustration.

Pictures from the passerby clearly showed the charger and wooden support blocking the walking space.

A Tesla driver criticised an inconsiderate attempt to hide their EV’s charging cable.
Image source: Twitter

Some are worried about how people with strollers or wheelchairs would get around this unexpected problem.

‘It’s a worse trip hazard than just the cable,’ said one person.

Another proposed an easy fix, suggesting a ‘cable cover from Bunnings’ could have hidden the charger well without creating a blockage to others.

In addition to the comment, they posted a picture of neatly arranged EV chargers using the suggested solution.

The wooden bolster blocks the footpath, with another EV owner suggesting a neater solution. Image source: Twitter

For city residents reliant on EVs, the absence of private off-street parking worsens the issue, forcing them to resort to obstructing footpaths.

The City of Melbourne directs those without private parking to use ‘public charging points’, and communal chargers provided by local councils for all EV owners.

As the city considers placing public on-street chargers in residential areas, EV owners pointed out some logistical challenges—advocating for the simpler solution of home charging.

In some council areas, such as Port Philip south of Melbourne CBD, fines of up to $960 loom for obstructing footpaths with charging cables.

‘Charging an electric vehicle (EV) with a power cord running across a footpath, road or nature strip breaches our local laws and poses a risk to public safety, including for those who are visually impaired,’ Port Phillip Council Mayor Heather Cunsolo told Drive.com.au.

The EV market is also booming as cities transition to more sustainable transport options.

With this, many car owners insist on better charging solutions if governments are to genuinely encourage the widespread adoption of EVs.

‘This is a bad outcome, but let's not blame them for the occasional emergency charge,’ one person noted online, defending the EV owner charger across the footpath.

‘The failure is broader and more complex than this.’

Key Takeaways

• Urban EV owners grapple with the challenge of charging without driveways, highlighting a growing issue with electric vehicle popularity.
• A Tesla driver's attempt to hide a charging cable sparked frustration online, revealing urban EV charging difficulties.
• The absence of private parking exacerbates the issue, compelling city residents to obstruct footpaths for charging, leading to fines in certain cities.
• Amid a global shift from gas cars, the booming EV market calls for improved charging solutions, stressing the need for government support.

Members, what's your take on this story? Any quick fixes you can suggest for this EV charging issue? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

 

[Littleboy8]

With the rising popularity of electric vehicles (EV) across the country, urban EV owners encounter a shared challenge: How do you charge your car when you lack a driveway or garage?

This issue came to the forefront when a Tesla driver tried to hide their electric car’s charging cable over a footpath, sparking frustration among online users.

In the middle of Melbourne's inner city, a cable stretched from a house to a car parked on the street. On top of this makeshift setup is a wooden support, a clear blockage that caused an uproar online.

‘This is ridiculous. Why are electric car owners blocking the footpath to charge their private cars? This is silly,’ wrote a passerby online, sharing their frustration.

Pictures from the passerby clearly showed the charger and wooden support blocking the walking space.

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A Tesla driver criticised an inconsiderate attempt to hide their EV’s charging cable.
Image source: Twitter

Some are worried about how people with strollers or wheelchairs would get around this unexpected problem.

‘It’s a worse trip hazard than just the cable,’ said one person.

Another proposed an easy fix, suggesting a ‘cable cover from Bunnings’ could have hidden the charger well without creating a blockage to others.

In addition to the comment, they posted a picture of neatly arranged EV chargers using the suggested solution.

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The wooden bolster blocks the footpath, with another EV owner suggesting a neater solution. Image source: Twitter

For city residents reliant on EVs, the absence of private off-street parking worsens the issue, forcing them to resort to obstructing footpaths.

The City of Melbourne directs those without private parking to use ‘public charging points’, and communal chargers provided by local councils for all EV owners.

As the city considers placing public on-street chargers in residential areas, EV owners pointed out some logistical challenges—advocating for the simpler solution of home charging.

In some council areas, such as Port Philip south of Melbourne CBD, fines of up to $960 loom for obstructing footpaths with charging cables.

‘Charging an electric vehicle (EV) with a power cord running across a footpath, road or nature strip breaches our local laws and poses a risk to public safety, including for those who are visually impaired,’ Port Phillip Council Mayor Heather Cunsolo told Drive.com.au.

The EV market is also booming as cities transition to more sustainable transport options.

With this, many car owners insist on better charging solutions if governments are to genuinely encourage the widespread adoption of EVs.

‘This is a bad outcome, but let's not blame them for the occasional emergency charge,’ one person noted online, defending the EV owner charger across the footpath.

‘The failure is broader and more complex than this.’

Key Takeaways

• Urban EV owners grapple with the challenge of charging without driveways, highlighting a growing issue with electric vehicle popularity.
• A Tesla driver's attempt to hide a charging cable sparked frustration online, revealing urban EV charging difficulties.
• The absence of private parking exacerbates the issue, compelling city residents to obstruct footpaths for charging, leading to fines in certain cities.
• Amid a global shift from gas cars, the booming EV market calls for improved charging solutions, stressing the need for government support.

Members, what's your take on this story? Any quick fixes you can suggest for this EV charging issue? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

How rude and inconvenient for the disabled a definate trip hazard

 

[marni]

With the rising popularity of electric vehicles (EV) across the country, urban EV owners encounter a shared challenge: How do you charge your car when you lack a driveway or garage?

This issue came to the forefront when a Tesla driver tried to hide their electric car’s charging cable over a footpath, sparking frustration among online users.

In the middle of Melbourne's inner city, a cable stretched from a house to a car parked on the street. On top of this makeshift setup is a wooden support, a clear blockage that caused an uproar online.

‘This is ridiculous. Why are electric car owners blocking the footpath to charge their private cars? This is silly,’ wrote a passerby online, sharing their frustration.

Pictures from the passerby clearly showed the charger and wooden support blocking the walking space.

View attachment 32723

A Tesla driver criticised an inconsiderate attempt to hide their EV’s charging cable.
Image source: Twitter

Some are worried about how people with strollers or wheelchairs would get around this unexpected problem.

‘It’s a worse trip hazard than just the cable,’ said one person.

Another proposed an easy fix, suggesting a ‘cable cover from Bunnings’ could have hidden the charger well without creating a blockage to others.

In addition to the comment, they posted a picture of neatly arranged EV chargers using the suggested solution.

View attachment 32724

The wooden bolster blocks the footpath, with another EV owner suggesting a neater solution. Image source: Twitter

For city residents reliant on EVs, the absence of private off-street parking worsens the issue, forcing them to resort to obstructing footpaths.

The City of Melbourne directs those without private parking to use ‘public charging points’, and communal chargers provided by local councils for all EV owners.

As the city considers placing public on-street chargers in residential areas, EV owners pointed out some logistical challenges—advocating for the simpler solution of home charging.

In some council areas, such as Port Philip south of Melbourne CBD, fines of up to $960 loom for obstructing footpaths with charging cables.

‘Charging an electric vehicle (EV) with a power cord running across a footpath, road or nature strip breaches our local laws and poses a risk to public safety, including for those who are visually impaired,’ Port Phillip Council Mayor Heather Cunsolo told Drive.com.au.

The EV market is also booming as cities transition to more sustainable transport options.

With this, many car owners insist on better charging solutions if governments are to genuinely encourage the widespread adoption of EVs.

‘This is a bad outcome, but let's not blame them for the occasional emergency charge,’ one person noted online, defending the EV owner charger across the footpath.

‘The failure is broader and more complex than this.’

Key Takeaways

• Urban EV owners grapple with the challenge of charging without driveways, highlighting a growing issue with electric vehicle popularity.
• A Tesla driver's attempt to hide a charging cable sparked frustration online, revealing urban EV charging difficulties.
• The absence of private parking exacerbates the issue, compelling city residents to obstruct footpaths for charging, leading to fines in certain cities.
• Amid a global shift from gas cars, the booming EV market calls for improved charging solutions, stressing the need for government support.

Members, what's your take on this story? Any quick fixes you can suggest for this EV charging issue? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

Fines are the least of your problems! Just wait how much it will cost if someone sues you as insurance is not covered on footpath. They could be off work for weeks, incapacitated or need surgery.

 

[MariaG]

That's why you should go hybrid that charges itself.
We have no problem with the concept of EV, except, they are plugged into the mains that may still be coal sourced to charge, you need to be sure you will be able to charge if going a distance and if you don't have a safe charge spot at home, you have no right to be fully electric.
The products are being main streamed before infrastructure is in place.
I am waiting for Hydrogen power, or an EV with its roof made of solar chargers. I'm hoping my grandchildren will see this because I won't be around.

 

[Graham12]

Hertz in the US announced today that they are removing EVs from their rental fleet due to hi repair costs and depreciation.

 

[Penny4]

I would have thought there would be charging stations all around Melbourne for EV vehicles.

 

[MC12]

Unless they are powered by non-coal energy, such as wind or solar, then it defeats the purpose, in fact, is hypocritical.

 

[BillW41]

With the rising popularity of electric vehicles (EV) across the country, urban EV owners encounter a shared challenge: How do you charge your car when you lack a driveway or garage?

This issue came to the forefront when a Tesla driver tried to hide their electric car’s charging cable over a footpath, sparking frustration among online users.

In the middle of Melbourne's inner city, a cable stretched from a house to a car parked on the street. On top of this makeshift setup is a wooden support, a clear blockage that caused an uproar online.

‘This is ridiculous. Why are electric car owners blocking the footpath to charge their private cars? This is silly,’ wrote a passerby online, sharing their frustration.

Pictures from the passerby clearly showed the charger and wooden support blocking the walking space.

View attachment 32723

A Tesla driver criticised an inconsiderate attempt to hide their EV’s charging cable.
Image source: Twitter

Some are worried about how people with strollers or wheelchairs would get around this unexpected problem.

‘It’s a worse trip hazard than just the cable,’ said one person.

Another proposed an easy fix, suggesting a ‘cable cover from Bunnings’ could have hidden the charger well without creating a blockage to others.

In addition to the comment, they posted a picture of neatly arranged EV chargers using the suggested solution.

View attachment 32724

The wooden bolster blocks the footpath, with another EV owner suggesting a neater solution. Image source: Twitter

For city residents reliant on EVs, the absence of private off-street parking worsens the issue, forcing them to resort to obstructing footpaths.

The City of Melbourne directs those without private parking to use ‘public charging points’, and communal chargers provided by local councils for all EV owners.

As the city considers placing public on-street chargers in residential areas, EV owners pointed out some logistical challenges—advocating for the simpler solution of home charging.

In some council areas, such as Port Philip south of Melbourne CBD, fines of up to $960 loom for obstructing footpaths with charging cables.

‘Charging an electric vehicle (EV) with a power cord running across a footpath, road or nature strip breaches our local laws and poses a risk to public safety, including for those who are visually impaired,’ Port Phillip Council Mayor Heather Cunsolo told Drive.com.au.

The EV market is also booming as cities transition to more sustainable transport options.

With this, many car owners insist on better charging solutions if governments are to genuinely encourage the widespread adoption of EVs.

‘This is a bad outcome, but let's not blame them for the occasional emergency charge,’ one person noted online, defending the EV owner charger across the footpath.

‘The failure is broader and more complex than this.’

Key Takeaways

• Urban EV owners grapple with the challenge of charging without driveways, highlighting a growing issue with electric vehicle popularity.
• A Tesla driver's attempt to hide a charging cable sparked frustration online, revealing urban EV charging difficulties.
• The absence of private parking exacerbates the issue, compelling city residents to obstruct footpaths for charging, leading to fines in certain cities.
• Amid a global shift from gas cars, the booming EV market calls for improved charging solutions, stressing the need for government support.

Members, what's your take on this story? Any quick fixes you can suggest for this EV charging issue? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

As I've been saying since this EV obsession began, plug-in systems are an obtrusive hopeless, expensive, concept. If we must have EVs, let them be only hybrids with on-board ICE engine chargers.

 

[Veggiepatch]

A quick axe to the cable on the footpath is the cure. The only drawback being a potentially damaged axe!

 

[Littleboy8]

A quick axe to the cable on the footpath is the cure. The only drawback being a potentially damaged axe!

I changed my avatar it’s prettier than yours

 

[Veggiepatch]

I changed my avatar it’s prettier than yours

That's my cat Feisty!!! Did you get him from Cranbourne Animal Shelter a few months ago???

 

[Littleboy8]

That's my cat Feisty!!! Did you get him from Cranbourne Animal Shelter a few months ago???

No that’s littleboy8 or bubba remember from my photos in the conversation thingy had him 5 years we discussed it.oh dearie me your a worry old man

 

[Veggiepatch]

No that’s littleboy8 or bubba remember from my photos in the conversation thingy had him 5 years we discussed it.oh dearie me your a worry old man

No Alzheimer's here yet. And enough of the old man!

 

[Littleboy8]

No Alzheimer's here yet. And enough of the old man!

Ha ha

 

[Mark1]

I would have thought there would be charging stations all around Melbourne for EV vehicles.

Electric vehicles are in such low demand, it is not worth it for councils to install them. The only ones who seem to be getting them are businesses, not private buyers.

 

[Knell]

A lot of Tesla cars owners in my area ...very Greens LOL

 

[Penny4]

Electric vehicles are in such low demand, it is not worth it for councils to install them. The only ones who seem to be getting them are businesses, not private buyers.

Yes, Councils don't install them where I live either. Don't live in Victoria, but Tesla, Genesis and other models are around, plus Tesla has charging stations locally around for people. Also, I know of people who pay for their own charging stations at their home or their apartment basement parking space. Otherwise, I believe it takes around 36hrs to charge in a power point.

 

[relljube]

Unless they are powered by non-coal energy, such as wind or solar, then it defeats the purpose, in fact, is hypocritical.

Amen - but don't tell the smart alecs who think they are the bees knees for owning one. Ignorance is bliss!

 

[Veggiepatch]

A bit of a side issue but I was reading excerpts from a book by a Romanian professor of geophysics where he compared the cost per kilogram of raw materials for the power sources of EV engines versus ICE engines. The difference was more than an eye opener and a jaw dropper combined! Lithium/cobalt mining versus oil extraction. Mining costs something in the magnitude of 1000 times more than oil extraction in terms of energy required! Professor Constanza or something but his book, a mere 486 page paperback, costs in the vicinity of AUD 100.

I'll just have to dig out the article and quote exact figures.

 

[Knell]

A bit of a side issue but I was reading excerpts from a book by a Romanian professor of geophysics where he compared the cost per kilogram of raw materials for the power sources of EV engines versus ICE engines. The difference was more than an eye opener and a jaw dropper combined! Lithium/cobalt mining versus oil extraction. Mining costs something in the magnitude of 1000 times more than oil extraction in terms of energy required! Professor Constanza or something but his book, a mere 486 page paperback, costs in the vicinity of AUD 100.

I'll just have to dig out the article and quote exact figures.

It certainly is putting the cart before the horse.