A California electric vehicle charging station was found to have conflicting accessibility policies, with the dealership deliberately setting high usage fees to discourage public use while the charging network EVgo continued to list it as open to all drivers. The discrepancy raises concerns over transparency and fair access for electric vehicle owners relying on public charging infrastructure. Investigations are now underway to clarify whether such practices violate consumer expectations or regulatory standards. The case highlights broader tensions between private operators and public-facing charging networks in the growing EV market.
The dealership had intentionally set high rates for the charger to deter outside use, but EVgo listed it as publicly accessible.
