During China's October holiday, sleeping overnight in ordinary passenger electric vehicles with folded rear seats and a mattress became a widely discussed travel practice, with related social media topics exceeding 100 million views. Drivers park near public toilets, hotels and highway service areas to access water, electricity and restrooms. Data from a campsite in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, shows such vehicles rose from under 10% to over 40% of guests, mostly electric cars. Amid disputes over infrastructure strain, proposals include paid overnight parking; a parking lot at West Lake in Hangzhou charges 5 yuan for overnight stays from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
