6 Oct 2026, Tue

Late-Night EV Charging Stops Can Feel Unsettling

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You really are a sitting duck out there. A man on TikTok went viral after sharing a video of himself charging his Hyundai Ioniq 5 in a dark, empty parking lot late at night just to complete a 56-mile drive. The clip struck a nerve with many viewers.

The experience highlights a real drawback of EV ownership: the vulnerability of waiting alone at an isolated charger. While charging infrastructure continues to expand, the unease of lingering in a deserted lot after dark remains a genuine concern for many drivers.

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