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Captive EV charging station
A captive EV charging station is a charging station owned and operated by a private entity, such as a fleet operator, logistics company, business, apartment complex, or government agency. These stations are typically only accessible to the people who are part of the entity that owns the station.
Captive Charging Station (CCS) shall mean an electric vehicle charging station exclusively for the electric vehicles owned or under the control of the owner of the charging station e g. Government Departments, Corporate houses, Bus Depots, charging stations owned by the fleet owners etc.
- Convenience: Easily accessible for designated users.
- Cost Control: Organizations can manage and potentially reduce charging costs.
- Fleet Management: Ideal for companies managing EV fleets, ensuring vehicles are charged and ready for use.
- Workplace Incentive: Acts as an additional perk for employees.
- Reduced Waiting Times: Less competition for charging stations compared to public chargers.
- Corporate offices
- Residential complexes
- Commercial buildings
- Government facilities
- Fleet vehicle depots
- Access Control: Through RFID cards, mobile apps, or key fobs to ensure only authorized users can access the chargers.
- Scheduling: Using software to schedule charging times, preventing congestion and optimizing usage.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Software tools to track usage, monitor charging sessions, and generate reports for billing or usage analysis.
- Maintenance: Regular maintenance schedules to ensure chargers remain functional and safe.
Yes, captive EV charging stations can be equipped with multiple types of connectors (e.g., Type 1, Type 2, CHAdeMO, CCS) to support a variety of electric vehicles.