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Mobile EV Charging Versus Fixed Charging

How flexible mobile charging can complement permanent public and depot charging infrastructure.

Overview

Fixed chargers suit regular demand at a known location. Mobile charging is intended for flexible, temporary or location-specific requirements. Many organisations may ultimately need a combined approach, using fixed infrastructure for routine charging and mobile capacity only where it solves a defined gap.

How to compare the options

  • Measure how often charging is needed and whether demand stays in one place.
  • Compare vehicle dwell time with the available charging window.
  • Review site tenure, permissions, access and available electrical information.
  • Separate permanent daily demand from temporary, seasonal or overflow needs.
  • Plan a fallback route for vehicles that cannot use the preferred option.

PVG-EV pilot context

PVG-EV is preparing to assess where Setrans mobile-charging technology may complement fixed infrastructure in selected Chennai use cases. No option is recommended until the vehicle, location and operating requirement have been reviewed.

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