In a world where electric mobility is rapidly gaining ground, professionals such as retail chains, hotels, and real estate companies have a key role to play in offering suitable charging solutions to their customers and visitors. Choosing the right charging station operator is therefore a crucial strategic decision. Here are the key criteria to consider in making the best choice.
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Proven expertise and long-term vision
An operator with solid experience in deploying charging stations and mastering the entire value chain should be favoured to ensure the smooth running of your installation. In addition, the operator’s financial agility and guarantees to ensure the longevity of your project over time are essential.
A comprehensive and scalable range of charging stations
A supplier offering a diversified range in terms of charging power (slow, accelerated, fast, ultra-fast) and connector types will allow you to meet the varied needs of your different audiences, from passing customers to employees in long-term parking. Their capacity for innovation with an ambitious operational and industrial roadmap will be an asset to sustainably have cutting-edge solutions.
In-depth knowledge of your business sector
An operator with real expertise in the specific challenges of your field (retail, hospitality, real estate, etc.) will ensure tailored and high-performing solutions, thanks to this fine understanding of your needs.
Installation and maintenance expertise
To ensure a smooth management of your charging infrastructure, it is essential to rely on an operator with solid 360-degree technical expertise. This should cover the entire lifecycle of the stations, from initial engineering and installation to daily preventive and curative maintenance. But beyond that, your partner must also master the regulatory and technical specificities of the different charging station models and technologies on the market. Comprehensive and versatile knowledge will guarantee optimal handling, regardless of the charging solution deployed.
Advanced management and supervision solutions
For optimal management of your charging station fleet, the provision of a supervision tool will allow you to have a global and quantified view of station usage, their availability, and the revenue they generate.
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Real-time supervision thanks to Driveco’s proprietary system
Driveco has developed its own supervision system to ensure real-time monitoring and maintenance of connected installations. In case of device failure, Driveco intervenes quickly.
Customer portal for optimised management
The customer portal offers you a 360-degree view:
- Real-time monitoring of station usage
- Analysis of usage data via the platform or with export files
- Monitoring of generated revenue
- Management of benefits in kind for your employees (if applicable)
With Driveco’s advanced supervision and management solutions, you benefit from comprehensive monitoring of your infrastructure for an optimal and flawless charging experience.
Differentiating value-added services
Beyond the simple charging infrastructure, a standout operator will offer innovative complementary services to enrich your customers’ and visitors’ experience. For example, visibility on a public charging application will promote your stations to a wide pool of potential users. You could also enhance your infrastructure by providing accessories for soft mobility such as locks for bicycles or electric scooters. These support services will create a unique overall experience that will strengthen your attractiveness and your avant-garde image in the energy transition. An additional way to stand out from the competition.
A reliable network with national coverage
Network reliability and station accessibility are paramount. To offer a smooth experience to your customers and visitors, wherever they are, it is preferable to opt for an operator with strategically distributed infrastructure across the national territory. A vast network of accessible charging points, with a high availability rate, will allow you to integrate into a solid network. Your users will thus be able to travel serenely, certain of being able to recharge wherever their journeys take them.
