How to Ask a Neighbor to Move Their Car From the Shared EV Charger
Shared EV chargers are the new shared laundry machines — except the stakes feel higher when your car is at 12% and you have a morning commute. Here's how to handle it without turning a parking spot into a feud.
The Friendly Nudge
RecommendedHey [Name], hope you're having a good evening! Quick heads-up — I noticed your car is still at the shared charger and it looks fully charged. Would you mind moving it when you get a chance? I need to plug in for tomorrow morning. Totally appreciate it!
Alternative Versions
Direct Version
directHi [Name], your car's done charging at the shared station. Can you move it so I can plug in? Need it for the morning. Thanks.
Warm Version
warmHey [Name]! Hope your evening's going well. I think your car might be all charged up at the shared charger — would you be able to swap it out when you get a sec? I'm running low and need to charge for tomorrow. No rush in the next hour or so, and thanks for being cool about it!
Firm Version
firmHi [Name], I need to use the shared charger tonight and your car has been there since it finished charging. I'd appreciate it if you could move it in the next 30 minutes so I can plug in. We should probably set up a schedule so this works for both of us going forward.
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When to Use This
Use this when your neighbor's car is hogging the shared charger after it's done charging. Works best when: - Their car appears to be fully charged - You need the charger before tomorrow - You want to keep the relationship neighborly - This is the first or second time it's happened
What Not to Say
Avoid: - Passive-aggressive notes left on windshields - Texting in ALL CAPS or with excessive punctuation - Bringing up how much you paid for your EV - Threatening to unplug their car yourself - Making it about them as a person rather than the situation
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