When looking for a parking space, electric cars often enjoy special treatment and are allowed to park for free.
However, this usually only applies in combination with the E-mark.
Every driver knows the problem: you arrive at your destination and there is simply no free parking space.
The last resort is usually a multi-storey car park, but that is sometimes very expensive and the traffic rules there are not always clear.
If you are traveling with an electric car, there are other points to consider when looking for a parking space.
In many towns and communities, the Stromer enjoy special rights.
In addition to using the bus lane, there are also advantages when parking - even if there are no valid rules for this in Germany.
Parking an electric car: without an e-license plate, there are often no special rules
"The prerequisite for this is usually the E-mark," emphasizes the Automobile Club Europe (ACE).
If there is an E at the end of the license plate, the electric cars can park free of charge in parking spaces that charge for combustion engines.
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In many cities there are special parking spaces for electric cars.
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"Moreover, in some cities, more parking spaces are available on public roads or paths with the e-plate," explains the ACE.
However, the appearance, equipment and parking regulations on the parking lots for electric cars can differ from region to region.
In most cases, the additional sign “Elektroauto” can be found under the blue and white parking lot sign.
Inscriptions such as "Electric vehicles during the charging process" or markings on the floor are also possible.
As a rule, however, these parking areas may only be used with the E-license plate.
Only in individual cases can you park there without the special number plate or at night with a combustion engine.
Parking an electric car: There is a risk of a blocking fee at charging stations
But even the E-mark is not a free ticket for free parking.
In some cases, the electric car parking spaces are subject to a charge.
Therefore, it should be checked beforehand which parking conditions apply there.
Anyone who parks illegally in an e-parking space faces a fine of 55 euros.
Charging an electric car: These ten go the furthest after 20 minutes
Charging an electric car: These ten go the furthest after 20 minutes
It is also important that it is often not directly a parking area, but a loading area.
As a rule, the electric car may only be parked here during the charging process and then has to be moved.
However, local exceptions are possible.
So that the loading time can be understood, a parking disc (which should be set correctly) is often required in addition to the E-license plate.
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The charging process is also often a prerequisite for the electric car to be parked free of charge.
However, this is indicated by appropriate additional signs.
A blocking fee is also charged at many charging stations.
In some cases, drivers pay after just 20 minutes, in other cases the charging process can take up to four hours before a fixed additional amount is due.
Electric car owners should therefore find out before charging whether and if so, when they will have to pay extra.
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