Lost charging points for electric vehicles are all the facilities that allow charging plug-in cars (hybrid or electric) and are located in public areas (such as parking lots), in private homes or in gas stations. The latter may be electrolinear dedicated exclusively to this type of vehicle, or spaces in traditional gas stations.
These tools allow, at different speeds and times, safe charging of connected vehicles converting the direct current of the electrical network into alternating current with which the batteries of electric cars operate. So they are the fundamental element of recharging stations with the aim of a promoting sustainable mobilitywhich is gaining every day more supporters concerned about the emission of harmful gases into the atmosphere and climate change.
In addition, due to national and international policies to promote sustainable mobility and electric vehicles, the automotive industry is promoting these cars. Although there is still a long way to go both in terms of the total number of electric cars in the Spanish mobile fleet and the number of charging points: more than 11,500 against the 340,000 that are targeted for 2030 in our country, according to \’ Map development of the charging infrastructure\’ of the National Association of Automobile and Truck Manufacturers (ANFAC) and Faconauto.
So, taking into account its presence and expansion throughout the Spanish territory, whatwhat types of electric vehicle charging points are there? At , experts in solar energy and charging solutionswe give you the answer.
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What are the types of charging points for electric vehicles?
The first thing to keep in mind when talking about recharging points is, if they are for private use, that we have to install the most suitable one according to the needs of our vehicle.
Based on characteristics such as the type of connection, the allowed power in kW (it also varies depending on how long it takes to charge an electric car) and our needs and driving habits, we can divide them into the following types:
1.- Portable charging points
Portable charging points are one of the most used for all types of electric cars at present. Its use allows safe recharging in conventional household connectors, as well as in industrial ones (CEE, three-phase or single-phase) by means of a control unit.
This type of charger stands out for its very small size and weight, which allows it to be comfortably transported in the trunk of the car. In this way, we can recharge the vehicle\’s battery anywhere, and that we will only need an electrical outlet with a conventional plug.
Depending on the needs of each driver, you can choose between a portable charger with a conventional connector (Schuko) or an industrial one (CEE). In turn, the type of vehicle connector must be considered, which can be a type 1 or type 2 connector.
So is the maximum number of amps that are needed, which depends on the car\’s ability to perform a single-phase or three-phase recharge and the current that is supported.
2.- Wall, wall or Wallbox charging points
Lost wall charging points or Wallbox sonny chargers attached by anchors to the wall of a garage. They are quite cheap and very easy to install – that\’s why they are among the most widespread – feeding on the electricity supply of homes, although not from communal areas such as garages.
In this case, you must also take into account the type of connector used by the vehicle (Type 1, Type 2), the type of plug you need (CEE or Schuko), the maximum current in amperes at which the vehicle can be recharged and the nature of the load (single-phase or three-phase).
3.- Charging points with dynamic power control
It is an innovative recharge system that it balances the load between the electric vehicle and other household consumption so that the contracted power is never exceeded.
Although it is also best to have a rate of 3DHA. (With 3 time slots), being the cheapest at night, to take advantage of those lower cost hours to charge the car. In this way, charging the electric vehicle is prevented from causing power outages in the home.
These load points with dynamic power control are a smart sensor inside the charging point and can be used in installations with a contracted power of a minimum of 1.8 kW, up to a maximum of 22 kW. It also helps to save energy consumption, because in most cases it is not necessary to increase the contracted power.
4.- Pole loading points
Pole charging points allow 80% of the vehicle\’s battery is recharged in about half an hour. They usually belong to companies, charging stations or Public Administrations, forming a very useful network of charging points for public use.
This network can be consulted when we make long trips or trips that will exceed the range of the electric car. Although it is not convenient to abuse this type of charging, as it can affect the useful life of the car battery in the medium and long term.
Why connect charging points for electric cars to solar panels?
Having reviewed the types of charging points for electric cars, we can also answer the following question: why link them to photovoltaic installations? The question is easy to answer, especially if it is based on the possibility and technical ease of connection.
Currently, there are various aids and subsidies for the installation of solar panels in private homes, for common self-consumption and also for self-consumption of companies. And gas stations or electric stations can benefit from its advantages.
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In fact, if charging stations are the stations where electric cars can be recharged, using solar photovoltaic energy to generate electricity is the next natural step: the emergence solar photolines or solar electrolines that work with photovoltaic energy.
Therefore, the most important reasons for connecting electric vehicle charging points to the panels are two:
- One of them, improving environmental sustainability and not only sustainable mobility itself thanks to the promotion of plug-in vehicles.
- And the other is to take advantage of the electricity generated with sunlight for the operation of recharging points, taking into account the economic savings that the use of photovoltaic panels already implies.
