Result description
Charging facilities that offer rapid charging points which allows for an almost empty battery to be fully charged in less than 30 minutes, and normal charging stations where the batteries are charged at low current for a longer period of time – usually overnight. These can be used by multiple user-groups including private vehicles, taxis, and car-sharing services.
The project introduced five rapid charging points in Barcelona and one in Stockholm. A further eight normal charging points were installed at Valla Torg in Stockholm. A total of 10 charging stations (each with 2 charging points) using green electricity from renewables were installed in the project area in Cologne. In addition, an innovative form of Vehicle-to-Building charging was demonstrated in Barcelona.
The charging points installed had different characteristics:
Barcelona
- Only fast charging stations were installed
- Located on public land and operated by municipality
- Free to use chargers – mainly used by taxis
Stockholm:
- Normal charging stations in residential areas
- Fast charger owned by private partner on public land
- Fee on fast charger – mainly taxis and couriers
Cologne:
- Users register for service
- Car-Sharing part of mobility stations
- Free to use chargers
Lessons learnt
Installation of chargers on publicly-owned land is more complicated than on private land. Owning both land and electricity grid connection allows for installing charging infrastructure more rapidly. Clear agreements about complex issues such as data management, maintenance, costs and revenues are important. It is important to find new ways of accounting for measures which may not have obvious economic benefits, but offer benefits related to reduced CO2, noise, etc.
Evaluation of charging behaviour shows that drivers with access to chargers at home or work tend to use these for long charging periods. On-street charging is characterized by shorter periods.
Addressing target audiences and expressing needs
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- Other Actors who can help us fulfil our market potential
Result submitted to Horizon Results Platform by AMPIDO GMBH
