Step 2: Minimise Anxiety & Provide More Information on Charge Points
When mapping out longer journeys in an electric vehicle, it has been frequently described as complex and confusing, with drivers typically feeling like they had to carry out significant research when charging an EV. For a special needs EV user, it can be more difficult because of the need to determine charge point accessibility and functionality ahead of arrival and accessibility of local amenities.
Part of the solution we offer is EVA Assures, a service that actively monitors charging stations at the first sign of irregular behaviour. Delivering a real-time view of EV charging points, simplifying life for both charge point operators, and helping drivers hit the road confidently. Our team can remotely troubleshoot and analyse charger diagnostics to determine a solution for any station malfunction in real time. Knowing if a charger has malfunctioned and will be caught ahead of time for quick maintenance and repair, ensuring network availability is maximised and driver confidence when arriving at a charger destination.
Step 3: Building & Planning a Better Environment
Finally, whether a municipality, charge point operator, or business retail, a well-planned charging station area, ensures accessible parking, with room to manoeuvre around the vehicle, a key concern for disabled people, the elderly, even families with baby buggies to allow support walkers or devices. In a public charging environment, the ability to fully open doors, EV chargers designed with longer charger cables, space for wheelchair movements, and easy manoeuvre equipment that can use ramps, lifts, and accessible pathways are critical for public charging infrastructure.
While developers often find monetary and logistical issues surrounding installing a charge station, the costs of fixing design faults are essential to delivering on the ambition of having accessibility for all.
