Waterford council stops parking incentive for EV drivers

Waterford City and County Council has said the incentive it had  cannot continue given the surge in purchases of electric vehicles

Waterford City and County Council will continue to operate free parking for EV and Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) vehicles while charging at designated public EV charging points throughout the city and county. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Free parking for electric vehicles is to be stopped in Waterford because of  the rise in the numbers of the cars being bought.

Despite a 12% decline in new car registrations last year, electric vehicles have seen strong demand according to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).