Ad-hoc solutions for major events, public trade fairs, corporate events and test drive campaigns
Whether it's an industry event, an open-air festival, a folk festival or a PR campaign with test drives: Large and small events, public and private, often take place in places where there is no or no suitable charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. However, it is undisputed that there is a growing need to charge them at events of all kinds. The innovative concept of the pop-up charging infrastructure ensures that electric car drivers never run out of power. The challenges for the temporary infrastructure differ from those for permanent charging solutions. What these are and which stations can master them are explained in this article.
- Fixed wallboxes for almost unlimited scalability
- Mobile wallboxes for maximum flexibility
- What are the key features of the ideal mobile charging park?
- What happens after the pop-up charging infrastructure has been successfully commissioned?
- Advantages of pop-up charging infrastructure
As a rule, there is always a high-voltage connection at an event location. After all, lighting, sound, catering and other necessities need to be supplied with energy. It therefore makes sense to use the power connection to operate charging stations. A temporary charging park can be set up in no time and quickly dismantled again. While the benefit for the participants is great, the effort for the organizer is limited. The investment is manageable, but sustainable, especially since the charging stations can be reused as often as desired. There are basically two types of charging stations.
1. Fixed wallboxes for almost unlimited scalability
Fixed charging stations such as the JUICE CHARGER me 3 can also be used for larger charging parks if required thanks to dynamic load management for up to 250 units. To ensure that the system can also be set up outdoors on a green field, where it may be exposed to adverse environmental influences, each individual charging station must have sufficient protection against moisture and dirt. The IP protection class 67 ensures that the devices can also withstand the special stresses of outdoor use. Rain, dust or mud are no problem.
They can be set up either individually or in pairs on a pillar and can then be connected to the power distributor. Onboarding is also easy thanks to a dedicated onboarding app. Overall, the charging stations are designed so that they can be efficiently set up and installed by any qualified electrician, even without special training.
2. Mobile wallboxes for maximum flexibility
Mobile wall boxes are the simplest and fastest option. Charging stations in the JUICE BOOSTER series do not require a solid surface and can be set up without any assembly work. Flexibility is the main focus here, because by using one or more proprietary extension cables, the charging station can also be placed further away from the power connection. A hotspot can also be used to easily set up load management so that the available charging current can be distributed to up to ten vehicles at the same time. The professional installation of the connection cable and the distribution box is carried out by a qualified electrician.
3. What are the key features of the ideal mobile charging park?
- Sustainability: The purchase of a temporary charging park is intended to pay off as an investment in the future. Mobile or fixed wall boxes are particularly profitable if they are used reliably for as long as possible. A solid construction made of high-quality components ensures durability. This includes a robust housing and electronic components that are already equipped for future developments and growing requirements. In addition to the hardware, the software should not be underestimated. It is characterized by reliable functionality and continuous software updates that increase the service life and guarantee a good level of cybersecurity. Juice therefore operates according to the motto "software first" and "security by design".
- Versatility: With a pop-up solution, an event company has an offer in store that stands out from the competition. Depending on the area of application, the mobile or free-standing version is the right solution for a wide variety of events: be it at representative company events, where they underline the environmentally conscious orientation, at public trade fairs, where they offer visitors the opportunity to charge their electric vehicles, or at sporting events, where they serve athletes and visitors alike. Even film shoots or television productions that take place far away from the infrastructure of a studio are among the applications where temporary charging options are welcome. The areas of application of the universal charging stations are diverse and also offer guests at private events such as weddings that take place in idyllic, remote locations the security of being able to return home after the celebration without worrying about range.
4. What happens after the pop-up charging infrastructure has been successfully commissioned?
But what happens after the spectacle? Event companies have two risk-free options. The wallboxes can be stored after the event and kept for future occasions. Re-letting them three or four times enables the investment to be quickly amortized. There is also the option of giving the wallboxes to customers after the event with a certain margin. Both options increase visibility, put the event in a good light and help to promote the spread of electromobility among the wider population.
All in all, pop-up charging solutions are not a costly extra, but a logical extension of the offering of any self-respecting event company. With the JUICE BOOSTER 2, the JUICE BOOSTER 3 air or the JUICE CHARGER me 3, an easily scalable, temporary, weatherproof charging park can be set up in no time at all. This increases the attractiveness of events for participants and strengthens the image of the organizers as environmentally conscious and contemporary service providers.
Juice's event solution has been tried and tested many times by event specialists and is suitable for all types of events: on the exhibition grounds, on the meadow car park, at the race track, etc.
"Juice's pop-up charging solution enables us as an event agency to quickly and easily set up a safe and perfectly functioning charging infrastructure for our customers. Regardless of the location, the available supply line or the vehicles that are to be charged with it."
Senior Director Promotion and Sales at Do It!
Advantages of pop-up charging infrastructure
- Accessibility: Pop-up charging solutions show that flexible access to charging electric vehicles is possible practically anywhere. They take the individual needs of the event into account.
- Efficiency: By using the existing power supply, the pop-up charging infrastructure uses the existing electrical infrastructure that has to be provided for the event anyway. This makes setting up and installing quick and efficient.
- Sustainability: The wallboxes are not a one-time product, but can be used again and again or remain with the customer. The scalability also enables future expansion.
- Convenience: Participants no longer have to worry about charging their electric vehicles on the way home immediately after the event.
- Image gain: Organizers who offer reliable and convenient charging solutions stand out from the competition, attract environmentally conscious visitors and demonstrate their commitment to sustainable practices.
- Flexibility: Both stationary wallboxes and mobile charging stations can be tailored to the specific needs of the event and offer the required number of charging points.
