Workplace and destination charging
Slow charging where cars are parked anyway.
You'll learn
- Explain workplace and destination charging clearly and accurately
- Read the numbers that define the behaviour
- Apply the idea to a real charging session
Overview
A car parked for eight hours needs very little power. Many slow points serve far more drivers than a few fast ones.
In depth
Site strategies
| Many 7 kW points | Few 50 kW points | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles served per day | One per bay, all day | Six to ten per bay |
| Grid connection cost | Low with load management | High |
| Best for | Offices, hotels, long-stay | Retail, transit, motorway |
Key takeaways
Remember this
- Match power to dwell time.
- Many slow points beat a few fast ones for long stays.
- Load management makes large sites affordable.
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