Charging infrastructure at rest areas: 43% with low performance!

Charging infrastructure at rest areas: 43% with low performance!

Fuerholzen West, Deutschland - Munich (ots)

The prerequisite for successful e-mobility on the streets of Germany is the constant availability of functional and powerful charging stations. However, a current examination of the ADAC shows serious defects in the charging infrastructure on rest areas along the most important motorway connections. Out of 40 tested rest areas, 37 have a kind of charging infrastructure, but the actual use and comfort that drivers are offered leaves a lot to be desired.

Among the rest areas that are equipped with charging stations, 16 systems only use slow charging stations with a charging capacity of less than 150 kW. The sad record shows that some stations only offer up to 50 kW, which drives the loading times for electric cars properly. Of the 21 rest areas that have quick charging stations with at least 150 kW, only four offer the possibility of high-power charging with an output of over 300 kW. These are: Auerswalder Blick Süd (A4), Gütersloh Süd (A2), Fuchsberg Süd (A20) and Brohltal West (A61). For travelers who go on long -distance trips, such an infrastructure is essential to make the necessary breaks efficiently.

problematic charging point

Another critical point is the number of loading points at these rest areas. Six of the 21 quick charging stations that offer an output of 150 to 350 kW only have up to three charging points. In view of the increasing number of electric vehicles, a good rest area should offer at least ten charging points. In most cases, however, there are only about four charging points with an output of 150 kW, which does not cover the need. An additional problem are false parkers who have been found on eight of the 37 tested rest areas and can temporarily block charging sites.

The ADAC also took a close look at the comfort of the charging stations. Covered loading spaces that offer protection against weather influences are not available at most rest areas. This means that drivers are often in the rain during the charging process. The charging process is also a challenge for users of teams. At just one rest area it is possible to load the trailer without the absorption and maneuvering.

Nevertheless, the biggest criticism remains the security when paying for quick charging stations with over 150 kW charging power. E-car drivers usually have to scan a QR code for an ad hoc payment, which represents a security risk, since the so-called "quishing" enables criminals to gain access to credit card data. Testers noticed that there are only occasionally card terminals on the charging stations. For many, this could be a hurdle that may be deterred by the use of electric vehicles.

The ADAC urgently calls for the expansion of the charging infrastructure to advance e-mobility and make a journey with electric vehicles on a long-distance more comfortable and safer. Specifically, the ADAC demands that loading parks with at least ten charging points and a charging capacity of at least 150 kW should be available at rest areas. If necessary, the charging stations should also be expandable. In addition, roofing and clear signs are necessary to facilitate the loading and ensure uncomplicated use. For more information on this topic, the test results and other details, interested parties can be interested in the website ADAC.de