SFO Parking

[burningmay]

Folks

I am taking my first trip that will take me past the driving range (round trip) on the RAV EV.....to SFO from where I fly out for a couple of days next month.

I checked the plug share app and the SFO website. It lists several EV parking spots with level 1 and level 2 chargers. I am hoping I will find at least one charger. I can use either, correct?

Has anyone parked there recently. I'd interested to hear your experience. On another blog I read folks just park their volts and other plug in hybrids but dont plug them in depriving the pure EVs of ability to charge.

Should I carry my stock charging cable...just in case.

 

[miimura]

ParkSFO is an independent long term parking operator. They have L2 charging stations managed by the valets. Just valet park your car for $19/day and they will make sure the car is fully charged by the time you return. http://www.parksfo.com

 

[Weekdayskier]

I've also used ParkSFO. Don't forget to sign get a coupon from their website. Use the indoor valet parking

Skypark is also listed on Plugshare. I haven't used them before.

From the comments on Plugshare, the official SFO parking doesn't appear to be set up well for travelers. You either get a spot to park or you don't. No way to know ahead of time. Might need your own EVSE-the 120v. OEM one would work fine.

I just think for charging in public high traffic areas - Malls, airports, hospitals and downtown areas, the only reliable way to charge is at Valet parking. Wish more places offered it.

 

[burningmay]

Thank you so much !

 

[boredcleaner]

Thanks miimura!

 

[BerkeleyGirl]

I used Park SFO at the end of July 2015, using indoor valet parking for a 3 day trip. I was not pleased with them at all.

I asked for indoor valet parking and to have my EV charged, then I handed over the keys and received my claim check. The guy seemed much more concerned with telling me about how I needed to text the phone number on the claim check when I landed on my return to give them at least a 10 minute warning that I would be collecting my car. On my return, I got in my car and was shocked to see that the mileage was the same as when I had dropped it off. They did NOT charge my car. Fortunately for me, I had inadvertently done an extended charge the night before I left (thinking silly me I don't need to because they will charge it up for me) so I had enough juice to make the return trip home.

Also, I had downloaded the recommended coupon for 1 free day out of 3 off their website a couple weeks beforehand, only to be told on checkout that it had expired prior to my return date.

 

[donsmith]

I've used skypark several times. They provide valet service, charge my EV. They offer refreshments when you drop off as well. Just a bit hard to find the first time. Good shuttle service.

 

[srl99]

If U have a choice of airports, a friend used Expresso Parking in Oakland (OAK). The car was fully charged then moved to another spot . They have coupons online. IIRC they charge more for indoor parking and valet service
but you don't pay extra if you have then charge your EV.