This may seem something of a strange question but the fact is that in my own neighbourhood I have walked past at least two electric car charging stations and until recently assumed they were parking meters. This is because the local authority has neglected to advertise or promote electric vehicles in my region and unless electric car enthusiasts are willing to dig deep for further information themselves, very often there is a void of information about this new mode of transport.
Have you ever mistaken a recharging station for a parking meter?