Electric Vehicle Chargers Get Smart with Remote Connectivity
Electric vehicle (EV) chargers play a significant role in providing essential service to the growing electric vehicle trend worldwide. In the next few years, EV charging stations will proliferate globally like the network of gas stations present today. Many automobile makers have announced plans to transition from internal combustion engines to all electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles soon. These announcements will increase demand for building out more EV charging infrastructure worldwide.
EV charging infrastructure comprises a network of EV chargers that require remote connectivity. There are many options to enable remote connectivity for EV chargers. For example, one option is wired connectivity using fiber or cable. However, that is costly and time-consuming, requiring permits and extensive construction. The industry-preferred alternative is wireless connectivity using cellular technologies like 4G LTE. Cellular connectivity is the most convenient form of providing remote connectivity to public EV chargers. For private EV chargers in homes, Wi-Fi is the preferred connectivity technology.
Remote connectivity provides many benefits for EV charger operators. A central office can remotely monitor their performance and ensure timely repairs and maintenance. EV chargers have sophisticated electronics inside them. Remote connectivity allows firmware over-the-air (FOTA) updates to:?
Another advantage of remote connectivity is that drivers can use cloud connectivity in their cars or smartphones to find available EV chargers nearby. This benefit optimizes the overall system and achieves the highest efficiency in the network.
EV charger data can also help the industry run analytics. These analytics can be leveraged to determine the best government or private enterprise policy regarding network expansion to address increased hot spot demand.
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Telit is a proven leader in IoT enablement. Our cellular adapter modules deliver 5G, 4G LTE connectivity and 2G and 3G fallback for regions needing it. Our module portfolio provides flexible options for charging station OEMS and service providers to select the right module for their EV charging stations.
Telit’s IoT cellular connectivity solutions include:
We have partnered with hundreds of mobile network operators (MNOs) worldwide. Drivers can enjoy the best user experience connecting to a global EV charging network as they move from region to region.
Speak with a Telit IoT expert to learn more about Telit’s IoT enablement for EV charging stations.