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New charging station is protected from the elements…


have an electric motor. Spelsberg’s e-bike charging station


operates with the common Shimano or Bosch charging systems and is complete with a 2-5m charging cable. The Smart version also includes an app which can locate users to the nearest BCS station.


PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS As the charging station is protected from the elements up to IP54, dust and physical particles can’t penetrate and it is also protected from water splash. The station is robust and meets IK08, one of the highest industrial levels of impact resistance, meaning protection from strong forces and shocks. The system can also operate in extreme temperatures – from -25˚C to +40˚C. The Smart BCS can be managed


In response to the massive increase in e-bike and scooter sales, enclosure manufacturer Spelsberg has


developed a complete electric bicycle charging station for commercial and municipal locations


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lectric transport - whether cars, buses or bikes - is growing in popularity.


In fact last September The Guardian reported a tripling of UK e-bike sales throughout the summer, with electric bikes making one-in-three of all adult bike sales at Halfords. Electric bicycles include a rechargeable battery to power an electric motor. The motor is used in combination with pedalling, making cycling easier and faster for longer. So, in response to the demand,


Spelsberg has introduced a new charging station for e-bikes. This, the company explains, incorporates a choice of the most commonly used e-bike connector systems and four charging points, protected within an all-weather enclosure for outside or indoor installation. Domestic charging stations currently


form the majority of the UK pool but demand is rapidly increasing across council-run public areas as well as public transport stations, businesses, chain stores, tourism and hospitality venues.


26 APRIL 2021 | DESIGN SOLUTIONS / DESIGNSOLUTIONS Europe has already seen the widespread


introduction of e-bike charging stations as reports estimate that by 2027 every second bicycle sold on the continent will


The charging station is protected from the elements up to IP54


remotely via an online portal which displays when maintenance is required, and it can also be used to activate or deactivate a charging station. The management portal also provide metrics on usage and user behaviour. “The growth in electric bikes was


already strong over the past two years, but this year’s Covid restrictions combined with public initiatives to encourage cycling has dramatically expanded the e-bike market,” said Chris Lloyd, Spelsberg’s managing director. “Electric power assistance makes cycling


even more accessible to a wider audience but, despite the sales boom in electric bikes, the infrastructure isn’t yet able to cope with demand. Public and commercial charging stations are needed – and Spelsberg’s BCS units enable this with safe and easy charging,” Lloyd added.


Spelsberg www.spelsberg.co.uk


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