Where a bay is dedicated for electric vehicles (EVs) only, parking is free, but a vehicle must be actively charging when occupied.
Any vehicle, including an EV, not actively charging is liable for a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).
Some bays are shared with non-EVs. The restriction that applies in most of these cases is for a Resident parking permit to be displayed or paid parking is required but please check signage on street at each individual location for restrictions.
There are also time limited bays, at rapid chargepoints and some of our fast chargepoints. An EV in an EV only bay that is plugged in and charging is liable for a PCN if they overstay the time limit.
Make sure to check the signage on the street. Fast chargepoints have a 3 hour time limit to encourage a quicker turn around for other residents and visitors of the city to charge whilst they are out. These restrictions are currently under review to allow residents to use these bays unrestricted between 8pm and 8am and max stay increasing from 3 to 4 hours.
The rapid chargepoints have a time limit of 1 hour due to the speed of the charging.
Make sure that you observe the time limits and restrictions and be aware that displaying a blue badge will not supersede the limitations. If a vehicle has exceeded the permitted times a PCN may be issued.
Parking is free, Must be actively charging to use bay (pay for charging)
Must display a permit for relevant zone AND be actively charging during controlled hours.
Outside of controlled hours remains EV only, no permit required but must be actively charging to use bay (pay for charging).
Must display a permit for relevant zone or pay for parking AND be actively charging during controlled hours.
Outside of controlled hours remains EV only, no permit or paid parking required but must be actively charging to use bay.
Below are examples of signage for each type of bay. These are example signs only. Please make sure to read the signs fully before parking in a bay.
