51% of EV owners in crowded cities practice "ghost charging" to secure priority parking spots.

51% of EV owners, according to a Sainsbury's survey, practice "ghost charging," a tactic that involves simulating the charging of an electric vehicle's battery to secure priority parking spots. This selfish behavior is common in cities with limited parking such as Cardiff, Birmingham, and Belfast. The practice, often referred to as "plug hogging," can lead to frustration among other electric car users.