E-bike owners, charge your batteries safely and efficiently.
E-bikes are attracting more and more attention in green mobility. Sales of e-bikes are increasing dramatically in practically all European countries, including Slovenia. In the field of electric mobility with e-bikes, two basic concepts are mainly emerging:
- a bike rental with charging stations and
- the construction of an infrastructure of charging stations for e-bike owners.
We support the comprehensive construction of charging station infrastructure for e-bike owners.
At MAITIM d.o.o. we have decided to support the second concept, thus joining the expansion of the infrastructure of charging stations for electric bike owners. We have developed our own charging station for charging e-bikes, which is universal, as it is not intended only for users of electric bikes, but also for users of all other smaller electric vehicles, such as scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, wheelchairs …. Its universality is also contributed by the fact that users can also charge mobile phones, power banks … in the charging box, which contains 4 230V sockets and 4 USB slots, while charging the battery of their electric bike, while charging their mobile phones, power banks …
We decided on the second concept of charging stations for electric bikes because we think it makes sense to build on a solution that is broader in scope, more versatile, and at the same time more cost-effective.
Benefits of building charging infrastructure for electric bike owners:
With our e-bike, we can ride from the desired start to the chosen end (e.g. from home to work or to the bus or train station, or on long tourist trips).
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- We can ride extremely long distances.
- The prices of charging stations and e-bikes can be significantly lower.
- There are practically no maintenance costs.
- The concept is included in the international project of cycling routes in Slovenia and between EU countries.
The basis of the system is a cabinet that can be mounted on a wall, a pole or on an already prepared bracket. We usually offer our standard bracket, which also serves for parking from all sides and locking the e-bike. It is also possible to supply cabinets without a base or with a different base.
Great features of the MAITIM E-BIKE charging station designed and manufactured in-house:
- The charging station is fully developed in Slovenia and production is also in Slovenia.
- Since development and production are domestic, there is a lot of room for modifications and upgrades of the system according to emerging new market needs or individual requirements and wishes.
- During development, we focused on safety in use and protection of the user’s equipment. The advantage over most other similar products (column-type versions) is that the user stores the battery and e-bike charger in a cabinet that is locked with a code or RFID card, so that they can leave the cabinet for a longer period of time without worry (e.g. going to a coffee shop, for a walk, etc.). In the cabinet, they can also charge a mobile phone, power bank and similar devices at the same time. The battery is the most expensive part of an e-bike. It is securely locked in the cabinet with a code.
- The cabinet can also be used to store other valuable items.
- For cases where we want to reach a larger number of users at the same time (individuals who do not know each other), we have created a version of the charging station with a push-button cabinet, which still closes securely in case of bad weather, but does not have a lock for individual locking. This means that four strangers can charge the e-bike battery at the same time, but they are advised to wait near the charging station while charging. Installing this type of e-bike charging station makes sense directly next to catering establishments, restaurants and rest areas, where visitors have the opportunity to rest near the charging point.
Additional security features:
User safety is also ensured by ensuring that there is no current in the sockets when connecting and disconnecting the electrical cable. The electrical current is only released when the cabinet is securely closed or locked. When the cabinet is opened, the electrical current is automatically switched off again. This is especially important in rainy weather, as with the MAITIM E-BIKE charger, all electrical connections, the battery and the adapter are stored dry in the cabinet. An additional safety element has been added in case the user has a short circuit on their device.
What's inside the charging box?
The cabinet offers:
- a lot of space,
- a built-in display of the consumed electricity,
- 4x 230V AC sockets and 4x USB slots are available,
- four 230V AC cables can also be directly connected to the cabinet,
- up to 4 e-bikes and 4 USB devices can be charged at the same time,
- the cabinet is made of stainless, additionally powder-coated INOX sheet metal,
- access to charging with electricity is possible for free or for a fee using an RFID card – bracelet or numerical code (Bluetooth, WiFi option).
- charging is time-limited (adjustable), which means that we can set or limit the charging time (hours, minutes) at each charging station.
- the cabinet and the dial are illuminated with colors depending on the status of the charging station (different colors for: “charging – yellow”, “standby – green” and “charging is complete – yellow flashing”).
Locking of the cabinet
Unlocking the cabinet
Numerous options for MAITIM E-BIKE charging stations upon request for different wishes and needs:
- Service equipment with a pump. The tool for minor repairs is mounted on a special bracket on the charging station housing.
- Charging station color: available in RAL colors.
- We can also stick advertising stickers on the charging station.
- Optionally, a version of the charging station without a digital lock is also available. (Batteries can be charged simultaneously by four different users who do not know each other).
- To install the charging station, we need a high-quality 230 V AC – 16A electrical connection and a solid base with four screws.
- Charging stations can be combined with a practically indestructible micro-power station with energy storage, which is also the result of our development. In this case, we do not need an electrical connection near the charging station, and at the same time, the micro-power station provides lighting for the area next to the charging station (micro-power stations will be available in 2022).
Project in preparation: charging station for electric bicycles with a micro-power plant.
