"More than 161,000 fines have been issued to drivers misusing electric vehicle (EV) charging bays since 2020, according to new research from cinch, the UK's leading online used car retailer. Freedom of Information (FOI) requests were submitted to all 218 upper tier local authorities in the UK to uncover the scale of EV charging bay misuse across the UK. In total, 194 responded, with the data showing where the most fines were issues and uncovering major inconsistencies in how councils enforce the rules."
"As the charging network grows, councils have also ramped up enforcement. In the last five years, a total of 161,303 fines were issued to drivers misusing EV bays, with the number increasing sharply year-on-year: The data shows enforcement has increased significantly since 2020, as councils become more proactive in protecting charging bays and ensuring they're available for drivers who need them most."
Over 161,000 fines were issued to drivers misusing EV charging bays in the UK since 2020. Freedom of Information requests were submitted to 218 upper-tier local authorities, with 194 responding. Councils issued 161,303 fines in the last five years, and enforcement has increased sharply year-on-year since 2020. Monthly averages in 2025 (4,791 fines) exceed 2024's monthly average (3,844 fines) by about 24.6%, placing 2025 on track to surpass 57,000 fines. Enforcement practices vary widely, with some councils issuing thousands of fines and others recording none, and top enforcers include Newcastle, Coventry and Westminster.
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