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Carrefour bans electric vehicles from rooftop parking lots

Carrefour has banned electric vehicles from rooftop parking lots due to safety concerns, creating confusion in Tienen.

13 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Carrefour has decided to no longer allow electric vehicles in the rooftop parking of its stores. This decision was made due to concerns about the weight of the vehicles and the difficulty of extinguishing them in case of fire, according to a statement from the supermarket chain. The measure aims to help prevent disasters.

The change has led to confusion, particularly at the Carrefour Hypermarket on Albertvest in Tienen. Customers are uncertain whether hybrid and electric vehicles still have access to the rooftop parking, highlighting a broader issue regarding Carrefour's parking rules.

Despite the new ban on rooftop parking, electric vehicles are still welcome in other parking garages. The reason for this inconsistency remains unclear, and it is not well understood why these vehicles are allowed in certain locations but not in others.

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