GREENEV
Well-known member
On March 23, 2012 I pulled into a Walgreens in Broomfield, CO to charge my '12 Leaf. Within minutes of plugging in to the FREE Walgreens L2 EVSE, I was approached by a lady who appeared to be between 65-75 years old. She bluntly asked, "Do you have to pay for that? I kindly responded, "NO, it's free for right now. Walgreens is currently providing complimentary electric vehicle charging. I briefly explained to her that Walgreens cannot currently charge customers or anyone for that matter to use the charger due to Colorado state law which clearly states that an entity cannot resell electricity until the Colorado House Bill is finalized." She looked at me perplexed. I don't believe she understood a word I said. She started to walk away towards her car parked directly next to mine. FYI: It was a brand new Range Rover/Land Rover. As she slowly walked away, she said in a soft voice, "I'm not sure if I agree with that." I said, "agree with what? She said, "with Walgreens paying for the electricity. I don't think that's right" I was stunned. Floored. My jaw was hanging to the floor. I didn't know what to say, yet lots of thoughts were running through my head. As she entered her vehicle I politely said, "Talk to the CEO." She proceeded to get into her car. I mumbled a few choice words under my breath. Before too long, this strongly opinionated lady rolled down her window. She says, "and I dont think I'm going to shop at TCBY either." FYI: My LEAF is fully wrapped in TCBY Frozen Yogurt graphics. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I looked directly at her and said, "Ma'am if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all." I repeated myself. She said, in a stern voice, " I never said it was nice." As she pulled out of her parking spot I believe she was mumbling something, but I was unable to hear. Her window still rolled down, I yelled, " enjoy your $4.00 gallon gas prices. Enjoy your life too."
The nerve of this individual to say such belligerent remarks. What gave her the right? Opinions are fine in certain situations, but her thoughts were psychologically inept. I thought to myself later on, does this woman work for the oil industry or does she own a gas station?
In summary, be careful out there. People are crazy. The public is crazy. The LEAF is a precious gem, especially since regular unleaded gas prices are $3.55-$4.75/gallon across the country. People might be jealous of electric car owners and may try to say or even do something to the vehicle. Keep your head up and your eyes wide open. Assume nothing.
The nerve of this individual to say such belligerent remarks. What gave her the right? Opinions are fine in certain situations, but her thoughts were psychologically inept. I thought to myself later on, does this woman work for the oil industry or does she own a gas station?
In summary, be careful out there. People are crazy. The public is crazy. The LEAF is a precious gem, especially since regular unleaded gas prices are $3.55-$4.75/gallon across the country. People might be jealous of electric car owners and may try to say or even do something to the vehicle. Keep your head up and your eyes wide open. Assume nothing.