Are There Charging Piles in Highway Service Areas?
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Only some highway service areas have charging piles, and the distribution of charging piles across the country is not yet widespread. Therefore, it is advisable to plan your route in advance and check whether the service areas along your planned route are equipped with charging piles to avoid the risk of running out of power midway. More information is as follows: Charging Piles: Charging piles function similarly to fuel dispensers at gas stations. They can be fixed on the ground or walls and installed in public buildings (such as public buildings, shopping malls, public parking lots, etc.) and residential parking areas or charging stations. They can charge various types of electric vehicles at different voltage levels. Function: The input end of a charging pile is directly connected to the AC power grid, while the output end is equipped with a charging plug for charging electric vehicles. Charging piles generally provide two charging methods: regular charging and fast charging. Users can swipe a specific charging card on the human-machine interaction interface of the charging pile to select the charging method, charging time, print cost data, etc. The display screen of the charging pile can show data such as charging amount, cost, and charging time.
I often drive on highways, and my personal experience tells me that most highway service areas have charging stations, especially on busy routes. Last month during a trip, I used a map app to check charging points at several service areas in advance and found at least four or five chargers at each station. The operation is very simple—just scan the QR code to start, and with fast charging, you can replenish 200 km of range in half an hour. However, queues are common during peak hours, especially on weekends. I recommend EV drivers plan their routes with some buffer and monitor real-time status via apps. Charging while resting at service areas is very convenient, and supporting facilities like convenience stores are sufficient. Overall, coverage is improving, making long-distance EV travel much easier.
