Core Points - A Shanghai electric vehicle owner, Ms. Gu, faced a significant charge of over 400 yuan for overtime parking fees after charging her vehicle, raising questions about the reasonableness of such fees [1][3] - The court ruled that overtime parking fees are a form of penalty for breaching the terms of use, aimed at encouraging timely vehicle removal from charging stations [5] - Different charging station brands have varying standards for overtime fees, indicating a lack of uniformity in the industry [6][7] Charging Fee Structure - Tesla charges 3.2 yuan per minute when less than or equal to 50% of charging spots are available, doubling to 6.4 yuan when no spots are free, with no cap on total fees [6] - Ideal charging stations impose a fee of 2 yuan per minute if the vehicle does not leave within 15 minutes after charging, with a maximum of 200 yuan [6] - Zeekr charging stations start charging 1 yuan per minute after 30 minutes, capped at 50 yuan, while NIO charges 0.5 yuan per minute after 15 minutes, also capped at 50 yuan [7] Consumer Rights and Awareness - The Shanghai Consumer Protection Committee emphasizes that while overtime fees are reasonable, the fee structure must be clearly communicated to consumers to protect their rights [8] - Consumers are advised to understand the charging fee models of different brands before using the service to safeguard their interests [8]

Core Viewpoint - The case highlights the issue of excessive overtime fees charged to electric vehicle owners for occupying charging spaces beyond the allotted time, raising questions about the fairness and transparency of such charges in the industry [1][5]. Charging Fee Structure - A Shanghai electric vehicle owner incurred a total charge of 546.85 yuan, of which 438.4 yuan was for overtime fees due to occupying the charging space for 94 minutes after charging was completed [1][3]. - Different charging brands have varying overtime fee structures, with Tesla charging 3.2 yuan per minute when less than 50% of spaces are available, and 6.4 yuan when no spaces are available [6]. - Other brands like Li Auto and Zeekr have their own fee structures, with Li Auto charging 2 yuan per minute after 15 minutes of completion, and Zeekr charging 1 yuan per minute after 30 minutes, capped at 50 yuan [6]. Legal and Consumer Rights - The Shanghai First Intermediate People's Court upheld the legality of overtime fees, stating they serve as a penalty for breach of contract and are intended to encourage timely vehicle removal from charging stations [5]. - The court noted that the charging company had adequately informed the consumer about the overtime fees through various communication channels, including their website and mobile app [5]. - Consumer rights advocates emphasize the necessity for clear communication of fee structures to protect consumer rights, suggesting that excessively high fees could be subject to legal review [6].