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Parking Perk For Electric Cars Going Away In January

Drivers of electric cars will have to pay to park in garages and at street meters in Las Vegas, effective January 1.

A state law exempted electric cars from parking fees is going away.  

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that even though free parking will no longer be available, electric vehicles can still power up for no cost at city-owned charging stations.  

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A pair of new city-owned garages will each have about 50 charging ports that will provide free power to electric vehicles.  

But as of the first of the year, electric vehicle owners – like everyone else, will have to pay to park at street meters and in city-owned garages.