EV OWNER FINED $500 FOR STEALING ELECTRICITY IN POLESTAR 2 | AUTO EXPERT JOHN CADOGAN

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This video discusses a Polestar 2 owner being fined $500 for illegally charging their EV from a private meter box. The reviewer, John Cadogan, highlights the relatively low monetary value of the stolen electricity ($10) compared to the fine, questioning the economic sense of such an act. He uses this incident to critique the perceived self-righteousness within the EV community and contrasts the fine with penalties for other offenses. The review also touches upon the issue of internal combustion engine vehicles parking in EV charging bays ('icing'), comparing fines across different Australian states and questioning the severity of some penalties. Cadogan concludes by expressing skepticism about regulatory consistency and effectiveness.