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A growing number of owners of conventional cars, trucks and SUVs are fitting their vehicles with fake EV charging ports. The motivations vary, ranging from playing a harmless joke on friends to angling for the prime parking spots often reserved for electric vehicles.
The trend has caught enough attention that even well-known automotive commentators have weighed in on the phenomenon. Whether viewed as a clever prank or a cheeky workaround, the popularity of these decorative ports speaks to the cultural moment surrounding electric vehicles and the perks that come with them.
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