will deliver an average range of 300 kilometres which is equivalent to approximately 6 average days of driving (average annual milage is approximately 16,000 kilometres). Electric Vehicle Capacity Based on the above charging requirements and applying a 25% utilisation rate (normal speed charging infrastructure can have relatively low utilisation rates, as residents tend not to avail of charging during the day (they are at work) and tend to occupy the charge point all evening/ night (although they may not be charging for that entire period), therefore each neighbourhood charging station has the potential to serve the charging needs of 8 electric vehicles.
Community Charging Stations Community Charging Stations are fast charging stations which have a dual purpose to serve as a complimentary charging alternative to all residents including those with access to private off-street parking and provide for every day charging
requirements associated with visitors, business travellers, taxis, service vehicles, etc… There will be opportunities to expand the mobility offer at such community charging stations in line with the national delivery of Mobility Hubs to include car share opportunities, bike share facilities including e- bikes, etc. Charging Times The estimated charging time to deliver an 60% increase in an average battery life utilising a fast- charging station will be between 30 minutes and 1 hour, this charge will deliver an average range of 250 kilometres which is equivalent to approximately 5 average days of driving. Electric Vehicle Capacity Based on the above charging requirements and applying a 50% utilisation rate (due to the shorter charging times, there is more likely to be greater opportunities to avail of the charging infrastructure during the day and in particular in the evening. Each fast charging station has the potential to serve the charging needs of 120 electric vehicles.
Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy - Publicly Accessible Charging Infrastructure
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