What is the protection level of indoor and outdoor charging piles?

Indoor charging piles should have a protection level of at least IP32 or above, while outdoor charging piles need to have a protection level of at least IP54 to ensure the safety of human bodies and charging equipment in harsh environments with wind, rain, and the need for better insulation and lightning protection.

What is a public charging pile?

Public charging piles are purchased by public service organizations such as government for use by any electric vehicle owner, such as public parking lots.

Do charging piles need to lean against a wall?

Vertical charging piles do not need to lean against a wall and are suitable for outdoor or residential parking spaces. In contrast, wall-mounted charging piles must be fixed by the wall and are suitable for indoor and underground parking spaces.

What are the different types of charging piles?

Charging piles are mainly divided into AC charging piles and DC charging piles. AC charging piles have a smaller body, are flexible for installation, and typically take 6-8 hours to fully charge. They are suitable for small electric vehicles and are commonly used in public parking lots, large shopping centers, and community garages.

How will energy storage systems work?

Around 20 Energy Storage Systems will temporarily bridge this gap, storing energy in quiet periods to provide rapid high-power charging at busy times, until those motorway services can obtain increased power directly from the grid for rapid charging themselves.

Will national highways install energy storage systems?

Investing £11 million, National Highways is currently discussing the move with prospective suppliers and plans to install the energy storage systems, which will connect to the motorway services operators’ charge points, within the next two years.