Question 1

How do I perform Monetization and earn money from charging?

Accepted Answer

Our stations are equipped with a Wi-Fi connected controller in the SMART versions and CAR CHARGE versions.
However, if you provide bike-charge service only, a fixed tariff is advisable, since e-bike charging costs are small (about 0,10€ for a usual 50% battery charge, considering an average 0,30€/kWh electricity tariff).

For Car Charge you have to easy options:
1.     Final Consumption Accounting (FCA): You read on the app the actual consuption and charge the client by your PER-kWh tariff. For example if you opt for a convenient charge fee of 0,80€/kWh. When charging has finished, you read on the App that your customers drained 10 kWh → you account a 8€ charge service.
2.     Countdown Charging Accounting (CCA): Your customer request a fixed charging time and you charge the client by your hourly-rate tariff. At the end of the charging time, charge is disabled by App and you can add an extra parking fee. For example you set a convenient 2€ per hour charging tariff and 1€ per hour parking fee. Your client requests 3 hours charging time (if you set 3kW output, it means 9 kWh consumption). Your client remove the car after 4 hours. You charge him with 2€x3h=6€ charging fee + 1€ parking fee = 7€ in total)

Question 2

How is the cost of charging an e-bike at my Ebike Station?

Accepted Answer

Recharging an e-bike at E Bike Station is both economical and convenient. Given that the average e-bike battery has a capacity of 500 Wh (0.5 kWh), and users typically "refuel" about 50% of the battery (from 30% to 80% State Of Charge - SOC), this amounts to approximately 0.25 kWh of energy. With a tariff of 0.3€/kWh, the cost for such a recharge is 0.3€ x 0.25 kWh = 0.075€, or 7.5 cents. Even in the unlikely event of a full recharge (100% SOC), the cost remains highly affordable. This demonstrates our commitment at EBike Station to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle by providing cost-effective and environmentally friendly charging solutions for e-bikes.

Question 3

How is the cost of charging an electric car at my E-Station/E-Totem?

Accepted Answer

Electric cars charging costs at your E-Station/E-Totem are detetrmined by two factors:
-        The power output you set (6÷16A – 1,5÷3,5 kW)
-        The duration the car remains on charging (you set the limit)
This means you can control and predict the total energy costs.

Check the following example:

Let’s assume you set a convenient power output of 3kW (13A) and you adopt a CCA strategy (Countdown Charging Accounting) by setting 3 hours charging time for your customer. The related energy drain is 3kW x 3h= 9kWh. Considering 0,3€/kWh tariff, you afford a 0,3€ x 9kWh=2,7€ cost of e-car charge. You can see these costs on the App connected to our E-Station or E-Totem! You can decide to charge these costs to customers or providing recharge as a courtesy service instead.
P.S. That’s a 50-70 km extra-range to your customer. He will be so grateful to you!

Question 4

Are E Bike Station charging points safe to use in rainy weather?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our E-Bike Station are fully safe to use even in rainy weather. Our stations are designed with waterproof sockets that ensure no hazards to the user. The sockets are rain-proof even when the plug is inserted, safeguarding you against the 220V AC current. Additionally, because the other end of the cable is securely laid inside the charging slot, there is further protection (E-Station and Wallbar models). For the 36V DC current on e-bike connectors, the safety depends on its waterproof capability wich are usually ensuring comprehensive protection under various weather conditions. Our commitment at E Bike Station is to promote a healthy and active lifestyle by providing safe and reliable charging stations for your e-bikes in all environments.

Question 5

Can I plug-in something different from bikes to the sockets of my bike station?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our EBike Stations are equipped with standard SCHUKO sockets, enabiling any compliant plug to be insterted, as long as the current drain does not exceed 10 Amps.
However we encourage to prioritase this service as charging facility in order to supply an efficient and satisfactory experience to your e-guests.
In the SMART variants you can always protect your customers against unproper use of the station by enabling the power supply on e-guests demand only.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I perform Monetization and earn money from charging?

How is the cost of charging an e-bike at my Ebike Station?

How is the cost of charging an electric car at my E-Station/E-Totem?

Are E Bike Station charging points safe to use in rainy weather?

Can I plug-in something different from bikes to the sockets of my bike station?