Find the right charging station locations with AI
Since 2020, electric vehicle registrations have been steadily increasing, and are largely changing the composition of the French vehicle fleet.
Sales of electric and hybrid cars represent 37.6% of the French market, compared with 21.7% in 2020. Logically, electric and hybrid cars are now favored by buyers living in cities or on the outskirts of large cities, for whom electric cars are an efficient and rational way to meet their travel needs, both economically and environmentally.
Electric cars, but where are the terminals ?
This rapid shift in French purchases to electric and hybrid vehicles means that charging infrastructure needs to catch up. Nationwide, there are currently 43,700 charging points, 11,000 more than in December 2020.
But at the local level, the urgent need for recharging stations now implies a coordination of installations between a plurality of actors :
- local communities
- individuals
- condominiums
- parking lots
- companies
- etc…
Where to install the terminals ?
One immediately thinks of busy, dense areas, the regions where electric car purchases are strongest.
How can AI help ?
AI uses modeling algorithms to analyze this relevant data. For example, the AI can analyze the most common travel routes for electric car drivers, distances, and determine the locations where charging stations are most needed. It can also determine the locations with the highest population density and the most electric car owners.
AI can also take into account other important factors such as the cost of installing and maintaining charging stations. By analyzing cost data, AI can help identify locations that are economically viable for installing charging stations.
Companies specialized in data collection and analysis
Companies that specialize in data collection and analysis can also help identify the best locations for charging stations using AI algorithms. These companies collect data on driving habits, travel routes, demographics and popular sites to help identify the most convenient locations for charging stations.
At ALLONIA this is exactly what we propose and we have several clients for whom we have deployed this project. Indeed, their problem was to know the most attractive places to put charging stations. An electric car takes a certain time to recharge, so it is necessary to locate these charging stations next to attractive areas (stores or shopping centers, restaurants…) but there are other criteria to take into account to refine the results. The AI will study other parameters (distances for example). If you are in the charging station business, don’t hesitate to contact our experts. With the ALLONIA platform : find the right locations easily !
In conclusion
AI is a valuable tool to help identify the best locations for charging stations. By using modeling algorithms to analyze relevant data, AI can help businesses and governments identify the most convenient and economically viable locations for charging station installation. A well-planned electric charging infrastructure can help ease the transition to electric cars and encourage their adoption.