One in nine passenger cars sold globally now has an electric powertrain. In Europe, the electric share of total sales (EU, EFTA and UK) was already 19.2 % in 2021, with more than 300,000 e-charging stations for slow charging. This represents a 30 % increase year-on-year. In the United States, charging stations increased by 12 % to 92,000 in 2021. The global electric mobility (e-mobility) market was approximately $152 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach roughly $718 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22 % from 2021 to 2030.

New Requirements for the New Industry E-Mobilty

Beyond general security and fire safety, intelligent video technology can support processes and operations around electric charging to ensure the charging station’s safe, effective, and profitable operation. Many stations are in remote locations, and the terrain can be confusing. A recognizable video system deters potential offenders, gives the user a sense of security, and effectively protects against vandalism, robbery, and theft. Accidents or damage can also be traced and resolved.

E-charging stations must also be cost-efficient and have a high utilization rate and low downtime. The operator, of course, also wants to achieve the highest possible customer satisfaction. Mobotix video technology can help to detect operating errors and intervene via signals while maintaining a customer-friendly ambience. It uses statistics and market research tools to ensure permanent process optimization of the station in the customer’s interests. Unauthorized visitors can also be detected, and the charging system can be blocked to protect against misuse. In addition, the Mobotix systems can indicate upcoming maintenance in good time, which can be carried out before a breakdown occurs.

Real-Time License Plate Recognition

Controlled access via Mobotix license plate recognition increases security at charging stations on the one hand. On the other hand, it also improves service through automated access or prioritization of regular customers. You can optimize the service and customer satisfaction using the vehicle documentation and marketing data that is generated. End customers need to know that Mobotix systems are ‘Made in Germany’, promise the highest cyber security, and are 100 percent DSGVO and NDAA compliant.

Typically, e-charging stations are operated with a small staff or entirely autonomously. However, they can still be monitored remotely around the clock via Mobotix Cloud and Mobotix Hub. When critical incidents or other events occur, Mobotix video technology enables immediate intervention, for example via a microphone and audio function – even without personnel on site and for several stations simultaneously.
 

Anticipatory Fire Protection

Anticipatory fire protection is essential for e-mobility, e-charging stations, and batteries for e-cars. Mobotix systems are not only predestined for this but they also have multiple international certifications for qualified early fire detection. This means that Mobotix systems can not only ensure optimum fire protection during the charging process but can also be used to safeguard stationary energy storage systems – 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

The focus of the solution at Citywatt, a full-service provider of conceptual charging infrastructure, is on image recording to optimize utilization and detect any operating errors. Damage or vandalism must also be noticed, documented, and resolved. Mobotix video technology provides important information about the charging behavior of customers and the vehicles used. This data is used to optimize the stations to increase customer satisfaction. Since there are usually no staff on site, any maintenance work of the recorders must be avoided and the image data is therefore stored cyber-securely and decentrally in the cloud via the Mobotix Bridge.

“Based on fundamental industry and expert knowledge, the E-Mobility Solution Packs from Mobotix are specifically tailored to certain, mostly young industries or even niches, and offer companies enormous simplifications, optimization potential, or help to increase revenues. In addition to general security and protection measures and optimal fire and vandalism protection, it is always a matter of generating added value for Mobotix users from specific challenges,” explains Christian Cabirol, CTO of Mobotix AG.

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