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===Naming===
===Naming===
Many of the charging stations are part of larger national networks, similar to gas station brands. The network name should be used first followed by a descriptor of the location.  
Some EV charging stations are part of a national or regional network. These are known as "networked" charging stations. Charging stations that are not part of a network are known as "non-networked" charging stations.


Some examples of network named locations
==== Networked charging stations ====
Networked charging stations should be named with the network name, followed by a hyphen, followed by the location name. The location name should generally match the name used by the charging network, if the name used by the charging station provider is reasonably useful to the driver.


*''ChargePoint - Killington''
For example,
*''eVgo - University Mall''
*''SemaCharge - Hannaford''


If no network name exists, please use "Charging Station - location/description"
*Electrify America - Walmart 402 Breaux Bridge
*EVgo - University Mall
*Francis Energy - 310 W Trudgeon St Henryetta
*Tesla Supercharger - Las Vegas, NV - Bridger Avenue
Add "EV Charging Station" as an alternate name to all EV charging stations.


*''Charging Station - Freedom Nissan''
==== Non-networked charging stations ====
Non-networked charging stations should be named with the words "Charging Station", followed by a hyphen, followed by the location name. For example,


If the station is private, or in a restricted access parking lot include a note in the name, such as "Charging Station (restriction) - location/description"
*Charging Station - Freedom Nissan
 
*Charging Station - Pontchartrain Park
*''ChargePoint (private) - Montgomery Park''
*Charging Station - Premium Parking P376
*Charging Station - Whole Foods
Add "EV Charging Station" as an alternate name to all EV charging stations.


===Description===
===Description===
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===Resources===
===Resources===


==== Charging network station locators ====
===== National =====
* [https://driver.chargepoint.com/ ChargePoint - Station Map]
* [https://www.electrifyamerica.com/locate-charger/ Electrify America - Locate a Charger]
* [https://www.evgo.com/find-a-charger/ EVgo - Find a Charger]
* [https://www.tesla.com/findus Tesla - Find Us]
===== Regional =====
* [https://francisenergy.com/stations-near-you/ Francis Energy - Stations Near You] (Oklahoma)
==== Other resources ====
*[http://www.afdc.energy.gov/fuels/electricity_locations.html DOE charging station locations]
*[http://www.afdc.energy.gov/fuels/electricity_locations.html DOE charging station locations]
*[https://opendata.maryland.gov/Energy-and-Environment/EV-Charging-Stations/wafg-t9bm Maryland charging station locations]
*[https://opendata.maryland.gov/Energy-and-Environment/EV-Charging-Stations/wafg-t9bm Maryland charging station locations]

Revision as of 19:52, 4 February 2023

Many cars now on the road are hybrids or completely electrically powered. The current state of charging stations is not as robust as the network of gas stations that exist in the USA. Due to the limited range and challenges for charging, having a uniformed experience for wazers who operate an electric vehicle is important.

Naming

Some EV charging stations are part of a national or regional network. These are known as "networked" charging stations. Charging stations that are not part of a network are known as "non-networked" charging stations.

Networked charging stations

Networked charging stations should be named with the network name, followed by a hyphen, followed by the location name. The location name should generally match the name used by the charging network, if the name used by the charging station provider is reasonably useful to the driver.

For example,

  • Electrify America - Walmart 402 Breaux Bridge
  • EVgo - University Mall
  • Francis Energy - 310 W Trudgeon St Henryetta
  • Tesla Supercharger - Las Vegas, NV - Bridger Avenue

Add "EV Charging Station" as an alternate name to all EV charging stations.

Non-networked charging stations

Non-networked charging stations should be named with the words "Charging Station", followed by a hyphen, followed by the location name. For example,

  • Charging Station - Freedom Nissan
  • Charging Station - Pontchartrain Park
  • Charging Station - Premium Parking P376
  • Charging Station - Whole Foods

Add "EV Charging Station" as an alternate name to all EV charging stations.

Description

Connector Type

Currently there are multiple types of connectors for charging electric vehicles, which are not universally compatible. Listing the connector type in the description field is critical to allow drivers to pick the correct charging station. The most common types of charging connectors are: J1772, J1772 CHAdeMO, NEMA520, J1772 COMBO, CHAdeMO

  • J1772 Connector

Number of spaces

An important consideration for many EV users is the number of spaces reserved for charging. Include this information in the description, especially if there is a time limit.

  • 2 reserved EV spaces
  • 2 reserved EV spaces (30 minutes maximum)

Public or private

If not open to the public, please indicate any restrictions that may exist preventing access to the charging station

  • Private - employee use only
  • Payment to park required

Details

Please remember to include URL, and hours for the charging station (no one wants to arrive late at night to find it closed). WMEPH can be helpful in ensuring harmonization of naming and details.

Locking

Lock charging stations to the same level you would a gas station in your state.

Resources

Charging network station locators

National
Regional

Other resources

Forum