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B.C. Hydro is concerned about the number of car-fuffles breaking out at electric vehicle charging stations.

A B.C. Hydro report found almost a quarter of EV drivers surveyed have bickered with a fellow EV driver at a public charging station, and almost one-third have witnessed such an argument.

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Authorities believe the reason for the number of arguments is the lack of awareness of proper EV charging etiquette.

For example, the survey found that more than 30 per cent of EV owners have had another EV driver unplug, or attempt to unplug their vehicle while it was charging at a public station.

Twenty-four per cent have experienced “extreme frustration” when other EV drivers use a public charger to fully charge their vehicle.

The survey also found the majority of EV drivers will go out of their way to take advantage of public charging, says B.C. Hydro. Half said they make changes to their daily schedule or routine for better access to a public charger.