Our Commercial Director Marat Muflikhanov gave a comment to RIA Novosti on possible long-term directions for the development of electric charging infrastructure.
Source: RIA Novosti
An alternative to fast charging for electric vehicles and even a goal in Russia could be the example of China, where a “refueling” is being developed with a simple battery replacement at a charging station, the commercial director of ONDER (a company developing control systems for electric filling stations of PJSC RusHydro, NSP, and the RT Network Company (a partner of “) told RIA Novosti.Energynet") Marat Muflikhanov.
He noted that the average charging time for electric vehicles at stations that operate using the ONDER control system is about 40 minutes. And the key thing that can increase the level of comfort for electric vehicle drivers is the development of related infrastructure. For example, by increasing the number of charging stations near shopping centers, cafes, and restaurants. It is also promising to create charging hubs on toll roads or in general in crowded places.
“An alternative and, possibly, target scenario is to follow the path of China, where a trend has emerged for fast refuelling in the logic of quickly replacing the battery at a station (in 5-7 minutes),” added Muflikhanov.
He recalled that six Chinese brands have already announced the release of cars with replaceable batteries - GAC, Wuling, SAIC, BAIC, Hongqi and Changan. Some of these cars will enter the market as early as early 2025.