The bank of 3x Source chargers I have a few streets away are outside of my parking zone. Do I need to pay for visitor parking when using these points or is it included in the charging?
This varies by council and network.
Some councils offer free parking for EVs that are charging, and some do not.
Some networks include the cost of the parking (they've negotiated it with the council / shopping centre, etc).
For example Ubitricity provides the charging facility with pay as you go power, but it's up to you to check that you can park there whilst you charge.
Pod Point tends to be free or charge a pay as you go power, and they tend to be located in places where it's free parking.
Source Network in London includes parking costs and is charged higher, but this can be a massive downside if the Source charger isn't actually in a controlled parking zone as you're paying a price as if parking were included. If Source have locations beyond the London boroughs then that commitment to cover parking may not apply.
Good info, thanks. I am starting to see why the complicated charging infrastructure is a bit of a headache unless you have off street parking with your own fast charger.
This varies by council and network.
Some councils offer free parking for EVs that are charging, and some do not.
Some networks include the cost of the parking (they've negotiated it with the council / shopping centre, etc).
For example Ubitricity provides the charging facility with pay as you go power, but it's up to you to check that you can park there whilst you charge.
Pod Point tends to be free or charge a pay as you go power, and they tend to be located in places where it's free parking.
Source Network in London includes parking costs and is charged higher, but this can be a massive downside if the Source charger isn't actually in a controlled parking zone as you're paying a price as if parking were included. If Source have locations beyond the London boroughs then that commitment to cover parking may not apply.