Maintenance of electric charging stations

Friday 21 april 2023

Replacing the thermal vehicle fleet with electric cars will reduce the environmental impact of transportation. The use of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.

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The European kiosk market

The market for electric charging stations in Europe is growing, with more and more vehicle owners looking for convenient and efficient ways to charge their cars. According to a European Commission study, the market for charging stations in Europe is expected to grow exponentially over the next few years, from 100,000 charging points in 2019 to more than 1.2 million in 2025.

The European Commission is also looking at the possibility of increasing the number of charging stations in Europe.

The most advanced European countries in installing charging stations are Norway, the Netherlands, Germany, France and the United Kingdom. In Norway, more than half of all new cars sold are electric, which has led to an increase in demand for charging stations. The Netherlands also has strong adoption of electric cars and has a plan in place to reach 1.9 million public and private charging stations by 2030.

The Netherlands has a strong adoption of electric cars and has a plan in place to reach 1.9 million public and private charging stations by 2030.

Germany has also increased its efforts to develop a network of charging stations with the national plan "Ma&icircuiting Electric Mobility," which aims to install 1 million charging points by 2030. France has launched a similar plan with the goal of having 100,000 public charging stations by 2022. The UK has also launched initiatives to develop a network of charging stations, including the Rapid Charging Fund, which aims to install an additional 2,500 rapid charging stations in the country.

The UK has also launched initiatives to develop a network of charging stations, including the Rapid Charging Fund, which aims to install an additional 2,500 rapid charging stations in the UK.

In fact, the market for electric charging stations in Europe is growing rapidly and is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, thanks to government initiatives to promote the adoption of electric vehicles and the installation of charging stations.

What maintenance for electric charging stations?

Like any equipment, electric charging stations require maintenance to ensure their proper operation and long life. The frequency and nature of maintenance varies depending on the type of bollard, its use, weather conditions and environmental factors.

Public charging stations are typically subject to more intensive use than private stations, which may require more frequent maintenance. Stations should be cleaned regularly to prevent the accumulation of dirt, dust or snow that could clog charging ports or affect the quality of the electrical connection.

The stalls should be cleaned regularly to prevent the accumulation of dirt, dust or snow that could clog charging ports or affect the quality of the electrical connection.

The stalls should be cleaned regularly to prevent the accumulation of dirt, dust or snow that could clog charging ports or affect

Charging stations should also be inspected regularly to detect potential problems such as damaged cables, loose plugs or electrical safety issues. Fast charging stations require more frequent maintenance than standard charging stations because they are subject to higher electrical voltages.

Fast charging stations require more frequent maintenance than standard charging stations.

Finally, charging stations must be updated regularly to remain compliant with safety and compatibility standards for different models of electric cars. Electric charging station providers often offer maintenance contracts to ensure the reliability and safety of charging stations, and to minimize unplanned downtime.

What are the consequences of a non-functioning charging station?

The consequences of a non-functioning car charging station vary, depending on the location of the station, the level of charging of nearby electric vehicles and the length of time the station is unavailable. For a quick overview, here's a list of the main ones

User inconvenience: If an electric charging station is not working, it can cause major inconvenience to users who rely on that station to charge their electric vehicle. This may require them to find another charging station, change their route, or even cancel their trip if no other charging point is available nearby.

Loss of revenue for operators: If a charging station does not work, it can result in a loss of revenue for charging station operators. Users who can't charge their vehicles at the faulty station will look for another working station, which means the operator loses customers and revenue.

This is a very significant loss of revenue for the operator.

Poor user experience: A non-functioning kiosk can have a negative impact on the user experience, especially for users who rely on these kiosks for their daily commute or long trips. Users may be frustrated by the lack of reliability of the network of kiosks, which may deter other potential users from switching to an electric vehicle.

Loss of credibility for electric mobility initiatives: If electric kiosks are perceived as unreliable or underperforming, it can hurt the credibility of electric mobility initiatives and make users more reluctant to adopt electric vehicles.

How Yuman helps kiosk maintainers

A cloud and mobile CMMS like Yuman is the must-have tool for kiosk maintainers. It ensures that they have easy and timely access to kiosk maintenance information wherever they are.

With Yuman, you can easily access the information you need to maintain your kiosk.

With Yuman, maintainers receive real-time notifications of maintenance issues, service requests and emergencies directly to their smartphone or tablet. They can also view each terminal's maintenance history, scheduled tasks and procedures to resolve issues.

The CMMS Y2K is a powerful tool that allows users to manage and monitor their maintenance activities.

Yuman CMMS also allows maintainers to take photos and videos of terminals and electrical equipment, add them to the database and share them with remote maintenance teams. This makes it easier for teams to collaborate and solve problems more quickly and efficiently.

The Yuman system is also designed to be easy to use.

In addition, Yuman manages detailed maintenance reports, produces performance indicators and predictive analytics to help maintainers make clear decisions about preventive maintenance and resource optimization. These reports can be easily shared with maintenance managers, kiosk owners and other stakeholders.

Yuman will ensure that the reports are easily accessible to all stakeholders.

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