We started ChargeNode with the conviction to drive the transition from fossil-fueled to electric cars.
And we are well on our way.
Thanks to revolutionary innovations, an efficient manufacturing process and close cooperation with our suppliers, we are able to develop products and services that help more people choose to drive on electricity.
We are working on long-term sustainable solutions for transport. We are well on our way. We always aim to use the best possible materials and manufacturing processes. We follow up, we question, we document, we ensure that both software and hardware meet all requirements for safety, user-friendliness and the least possible impact on the environment. Everything to speed up the transition from fossil-fueled to electric vehicles. The road ahead has both tight curves and some sluggish uphills. But we are pushing and challenging.
Electricity network companies are forced to introduce power-based pricing to create incentives for their customers to spread their electricity use over time. This is to avoid power peaks that can lead to problems in the electricity system. Power-based pricing means higher grid costs if you use a lot of electricity at the same time. Our charging service is based on departure time and charges cars in turn to avoid these peaks and extra costs.
If we use the electricity grid efficiently, it helps to meet society’s electricity needs at the lowest possible cost.
We have been using Hydro CIRCAL in the ChargeNode PowerBar for many years. Hydro CIRCAL is made with at least 75% recycled aluminum scrap.
Around 75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use.
Thanks to Schneider Electric and BS Elcontrol, we can now see the total carbon footprint of our charging station.
As electric vehicle charging has developed, many consumers have questions about its carbon footprint. Not easy to answer because there has rarely been anything to go on. But now we and Schneider Electric have developed a full CO2 calculation of the control systems used for EV charging.
Each component, from the battery to the internet router, has a climate profile that makes it possible to calculate the exact climate impact, both for each individual component and for the cabinet as a whole. The lifetime footprint of the cabinet is calculated at 1650 kg of carbon dioxide and each charging socket has a carbon footprint of 82.5 kg* (*calculated on an installation with 20 sockets). In this way, we can create awareness of sustainability and, not least, create good conditions for improvements.
The plug-in fleet grew by 137 044 vehicles in 2023.
Source: Power Circle
We work hard to develop the sustainability of all parts of our offer. Smarter solutions, better materials and including all components we use. The plan going forward is to continue our work for a sustainable future.
We work with our fantastic suppliers on these issues every day. Without their commitment and willingness to change, it would not have been possible. Thank you to them!
At least 145,000 EV drivers use our app and charge in our charging systems.
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Neongatan 4B
431 53 Mölndal
