The original post showed a photograph that has caused an extensive debate on the internet, sparking an important conversation about the transition to electric vehicles, and the seriousness of climate change.

The photograph shows that the Ranger owner pulled the charging cord out from the port and placed it in the trunk of the truck in Sylvia Parks Shopping Center in Auckland, New Zealand.

Dozens of the comments addressed their personal experience with pickup trucks, and more specifically,  Ford Ranger drivers, claiming the majority of people who chose this particular model are not considerate on the road. One user wrote, “These guys definitely think they’re funny as f*** for inconveniencing people, but, at the same time have near meltdowns when there’s a cyclist on the road.”

Some people argue that the many drivers who decided to park in the EV spots were either making an honest mistake or a necessary choice as there were no other spaces available. But others believe these were purposeful decisions to prove a point.

Those who are against the new popular form of sustainable transportation argue that there are three problems with EVs. First, they’re not quite as environmentally friendly as the government says they are. Second, that they are difficult and expensive to maintain. And finally, that there aren’t nearly enough charging stations to make an EV a practical purpose.

Electric cars are unquestionably better for the environment than their gas or diesel-powered counterparts. Although they do use mined minerals for the batteries, the amount of fossil fuels used to produce and run an EV is far less than that of a standard gas-power vehicle.

Democratic President Biden has dedicated a significant portion of his four years in the Oval Office to ensuring the future of American transportation is electric. Whereas former-president and candidate for 2024, Republican Donald Trump, famously said that if he’s elected “you won’t be able to sell” EVs.

As Biden has dictated that at least 70% of all vehicles made by American auto manufacturers need to be battery powered by 2032, many are worried that they won’t have the infrastructure to do so. If that happens, Americans would have to start buying their EVs from abroad, specifically China, and the economy could face seriously negative consequences.

America is considered the land of the free, and many people see President Biden’s EV mandate as a restriction of their freedoms. They say the government should not be able to dictate what kind of car an American citizen uses for transportation.

But the fact that some think it’s okay to park their gas-powered cars in an EV spot simply to make a point is the real problem. As everyone knows, EV spots are limited, and drivers desperately need them in order to safely operate their vehicles.

They said that if an EV driver finds a gas-powered car next to a charging station, they should call their local police officer. Once someone receives an expensive ticket for theri prank, it’s unlikely that they will try it a second time.

The general consensus is that EVs could absolutely help save the planet from climate change, but only if enough people make the change. Whether or not that will happen depends on the upcoming presidential election, EV infrastructure, and the ever-changing opinions of the masses.