“But in general, drivers of electric cars tend to be thoughtful and considerate folk and our proposed rules of etiquette are simply to ensure the charging process is efficient and hassle free.”

Six tips to avoid charge rage

1. Don’t park petrol/diesel cars in charging bays designated for electric cars

It’s called “ICE-ing” – parking an Internal Combustion Engine car (Petrol, Diesel or LPG) in designated electric vehicle charging bays. It’s never acceptable, no matter how crowded a car park.

2. Don’t unplug another electric car while it is charging

The basic rule of thumb at a charge point is first come, first served. Never remove a connector from another electric car during a charging session, as this may result in damage to the charger and/or car.

3. Don’t hog a charger: charge up, move on

Electric Highway rapid chargers are designed to do exactly that – deliver a rapid charge – in no longer than 30 minutes … charge up and let someone else use it.

4. Help fellow electric car drivers to charge

If you arrive back at your car to find another EV driver has left a note & number, it’s good form to simply drop them a polite “Charge session completed, thanks” text.

5. Notify the charge point operator if a charge point has a fault

Most faults can be identified remotely by the Electric Highway team – but some, like vandalism, cannot. So let the Electric Highway know so they can fix the fault.

6. Set a good example

Please be polite to all drivers – EV, Hybrid or ICE. You are ambassadors for the uptake of electric vehicles.