Originally Posted by
BamaVol
Can they yank the hose out of your hands if you don’t buy something? What about EV’s? Are there free air pumps at charging stations? Is the water potable? Who answers that toll free number? Do you suppose they enjoy their work?
They give you a token or a code to activate the air compressor; I have always been provided with either the token or the code when I asked for it, whether I purchased gas or not; complaints, when appropriate, may be filed using an
online form. The water is fit for topping off your radiator; drink it at your own peril. In the few times that I have charged my EV since I got it a few weeks ago, the chargers were located in supermarket or shopping mall parking lots, not at "service stations," so they had no air pumps.
For what it is worth, I have never, ever been charged for fancy ice cubes, but then, except for happy hour, I can't remember the last time that I saw a mixed drink or a cocktail listed on a menu for less than $10.
Edited to add: The results of a quick Google search show that Connecticut and New York have similar laws.