EV Charger
This project was in response to a design week challenge set by fsw design to design a roadside EV charging station for public use.
The UK government plans to completely phase-out the sale of non electric vehicles (EVs) by 2035; however, the 2022 UK EV chargepoint survey found that only 5% of EV owners primarily use a public chargepoint. To change this, the infrastructure of charge points is being supported by the £450 million LEVI scheme, which will connect industry with local authorities in supporting the implementation of change points for public use.
The design adheres to both the PAS 1899:2022 EV accessible charging specification and Disability Discriminations Act.
AISI 1018 steel parts are welded together to create the internal structure. Electronic components are screwed onto the backplate. Aluminium 5052-H32 sheet metal is formed then riveted to the internal structure. Sub-assembled ABS side panels are fixed into place, covering the edges of the sheet aluminium. The structure is then fixed onto an ASTM A536 cast iron base.