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There is a growing demand for more efficient charging solutions as electric cars become mainstream. This could have a negative impact on existing infrastructures. In existing offices, where charging stations are not part of the plans, it can be costly and cumbersome to add multiple charging points.
Volkswagen can provide an answer. Volkswagen Group Components is the company responsible for all Volkswagen Group charging activities. It introduces its first prototype of its mobile electric vehicle charging robot. It’s an updated version of the mobile robot that was shown a few years ago. This update aims to provide long-term solutions to ensure the success and sustainability of the EV revolution.
You can summon the mobile charging robot via an app, Car-to-X communication, or by calling it. It will activate and bring a mobile energy storage device near the vehicle to start the charging process. The charging port is brought near the vehicle by the device. This can be done without any human intervention.
The robot can complete the entire charging process autonomously. The entire process involves transporting the mobile energy storage device, opening the charging socket flap and connecting it to the charger.
VW Group Components didn’t disclose the capacity of the mobile storage unit in its press release. VW Group Components did not disclose the capacity of the robot in its press release. However, the company is expected to continue to develop the technology and reveal more information in the months or even years ahead.
The mobile EV charging robotic is one approach to ensuring electric mobility’s success. Although its importance is not overstated, considering VW’s positive outlook on EV production, it’s only a matter time.