From：Internet Info Agency 2026-10-31 19:07:00
Recently, EV owners in San Diego, California, have reported that Waymo's robotaxis frequently occupy charging spots at public fast-charging stations, forcing some drivers to wait in line for up to an hour or seek out alternative charging stations. Some drivers said Waymo vehicles often show up in groups. Waymo's service area in the United States now covers 15 cities. The company operates dedicated maintenance and charging depots, but some robotaxis still use public charging stations. Waymo responded that it has stationed staff at some public charging stations to assist vehicles with entering and charging, and strives to prevent its vehicles from clustering at the same station. The company also said that building dedicated charging facilities in new markets takes time. EV owners in Nashville, St. Louis and other cities have also accused Waymo vehicles of occupying public charging piles for extended periods. In addition, residents of Santa Monica have complained about noise from Waymo vehicles returning to their depots at night, while San Francisco residents reported that autonomous vehicles honked at each other at their operating depots in the middle of the night. Charging station operator EVgo explained that the charging piles in question are open to both individual EV owners and robotaxis, and that Waymo's use of public charging piles does not violate any rules.
