Transportation

Electrify America announces 'Charging Station of the Future'

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March 28, 2022

Electrify America announced a design vision for some of its future charging stations to exceed electric vehicle customer expectations, according to a press release.

The Charging Station of the Future can add design and comfort elements such as solar canopies and awnings, customer waiting areas and other customer-focused services at select locations.

With some of the new showcase stations featuring up to 20 ultra-fast DC chargers, the company is looking to add a number of options at various locations including:

• Customer lounges, electric vehicle showcase areas and dedicated event space.
• Overhead solar canopies to shield customers from the sun and inclement weather.
• On-site security cameras and additional lighting.
• Charging stations located at select shopping locations that offer valet charging and curbside delivery options.

Electrify America will also begin the rollout of a redesigned electric vehicle charger with up to 150 and 350 kilowatts of charging power. The next-generation charger will also feature:

• An all-new design that refines the look and reduces the footprint of the charger.
• A recessed and brighter human-machine interface screen to help reduce the glare from sunlight, making it easier for customers to view the operational instructions and charging progress.
• A single connector cable with an all-new cable management system to ease the effort to plug in the cable no matter where the charging port resides on a customer's EV.