In addition to cars, motorcycles or scooters, e-bikes are increasingly playing a role in domestic vehicle fleets. In contrast to a conventional bicycle, a tour with an e-bike allows for many more options, because inclines can also be mastered effortlessly.
Around 1.4 million e-bikes were sold in Germany in 2019, which is around 39 percent more than in 2018. The market is growing steadily and with it the demand for en-route charging of e-bikes. As a result, the range of places where an electric bike can be charged on the go is also increasing.
A standard battery has an output of 250-500Wh. So, the e-biker often cannot travel more than 100 kilometres. It's then time to connect up the bike to a charging station. But what exactly is an e-bike charging station and what is the technology is behind it?
E-bike charging stations work differently from charging stations for electric cars. The stations for e-bikes and LEVs transfer significantly lower amounts of energy. As a result, the connected load is lower.
To the disappointment of many restaurateurs, employers or retailers who would like to offer charging options for e-bikes, there is no standardized connector plug between the battery and charger. A charging station must therefore support several connector systems especially those of the two most common providers, Bosch and Shimano.
There are currently a number of common variants for the charging of e-bikes. These may involve a locker system, a single station, or also a complete solution. The disadvantage for the user is that there is often only one socket at the charging point. With these solutions, it is necessary to carry your own charger.
For longer tours in particular, you should find out about the existing charging infrastructure beforehand. But who wants to look through all the different connector systems and variants? So, do I now have to pack my charger when I am leaving or not?
Sometimes combined with a bike stand. Your own charger is needed with these.
The charger is no longer needed and the station ensures safe charging.
Requirement: Energy storage system must be removable from the bike
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Charging stations and stands for e-bikes can usually be used like a charging points with a normal socket. Plug in the charger and away you go.
However, caution should be exercised in case it rains. If the charging area is not covered, moisture can cause serious damage to the battery and charger.
The biggest problem with the socket system is that the chargers, some of which are heavy, always have to be taken with you. So there is less space in your bag for other things.
The advantage of the BCS e-bike charging station from Spelsberg is that you can leave the your charger at home. The leading providers of charging systems are supported and other providers can be installed if required. The stations have original chargers from the manufacturers, so that the battery's own warranty is not voided. With the Spelsberg system, there is no need to carry an adapter cable or charger. The stations are designed for protected outdoor areas and monitor the charging process. This monitoring, means that the user does not have to worry about the e-bike while it is charging. The additional monitored Schuko sockets are particularly practical. This means that even the most varied types of charging systems can be charged with the right charger. The monitored charging process protects the battery or charger from damage.
As more and more restaurants realise how cycle tourism with e-bikes and pedelecs is growing, they are frequently providing charging stations for LEVs . However, that does not mean that these stations are always available. If a cyclist arrives at lunchtime on a warm summer's day, it may well be that the right charging point is already in use. Stations with several charging points and an increasingly dense network are gradually improving the situation. So the cyclist can conveniently stop by and charge their bike.
Charging stations along the route allow flexible and independent e-bike touring
There are a variety of different charging stations on the market
In the best-case scenario, it will no be longer necessary to carry your own charger with you. Providers such as Spelsberg install the manufacturer's original chargers
Using the original chargers, means that the manufacturer's warranty is not voided
The nearest charging station can be located quickly using an app
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