A Second Life for Charging Stations: How Does Refurbishing Work?

The smarter E Podcast Episode 159 | December 7, 2023 | Language: German

As part of the mobility transition, not only electric cars but also charging stations have undergone an impressive development. Some charging stations are already several years old and are no longer technically up to date. However, simply disposing of them would certainly not be sustainable. What is desirable, however, is a general overhaul and a second life for charging stations, as we have seen with batteries and laptops for some time now.

But how far along are such processes? How exactly does it work? And what challenges are there? We talk about this with Wolfram Cüppers, owner of LADEFIX.

Timeline:

  • 01:51 In which parameters do the earlier generations of charging stations differ from today's models?
  • 04:52 Overview of the general overhaul of charging stations: What does the market generally look like and how does the process work?
  • 10:42 What is the motivation behind the idea of refurbishing used fast-charging stations?
  • 17:20 What are the biggest challenges and hurdles and how were they overcome?

About The smarter E Podcast

The smarter E podcast is all about the current trends and developments in a renewable, decentralized and digital energy industry. Our moderators Tobias Bücklein and Zackes Brustik welcome and interview personalities who shape our industry and drive developments forward. A new episode is published every Thursday.

Click on the logo to listen to the podcast on the platform of your choice.

About Wolfram Cüppers and LADEFIX

Dipl.-Ing. Wolfram Cüppers, CEO of LADEFIX

Dipl.-Ing. Wolfram Cüppers has been self-employed since the end of 2021 with LADEFIX for the installation and operation of fast-charging stations and the trade in refurbished fast-charging stations. He previously worked for BMW for several years.

Content Partner

Further Content
Marcus Zacher, editor-in-chief of elektroautomobil
Is the European Car Industry Being Overrun by China?

The smarter E Podcast Episode 169 | Language: German

March 14, 2024

We talk to Marcus Zacher, editor-in-chief of elektroautomobil, the specialist magazine for electric mobility, about the European car industry and China's presence.

Marcel Brzank, Head of Product Lifecycle Management High Power Charging at Siemens
Fast Charging: The Future of Electromobility

The smarter E Podcast Episode 178 | Language: German

June 6, 2024

We speak with Marcel Brzank about developments, innovations and obstacles in the fast-charging sector

Alexander Neuhäuser, Managing Director of the German Electrical and Information Technology Trades Association (ZVEH)
Smart combined – Future Technologies in the E-Craft Sector

The smarter E Podcast Episode 176 | Language: German

May 23, 2024

We speak with Alexander Neuhäuser about future technologies in the e-craft sector

Amélie Wippern is group manager for photovoltaics and electric mobility at Stadtwerke Energie GmbH
How Municipal Utilities Are Driving the Mobility Revolution

The smarter E Podcast Episode 152 | Language: German

October 5, 2023

How can utilities influence large-scale deployment of e-mobility? And what does a municipal approach to electric mobility look like?

Thorben Maier, Designwerk Technologies
Megawatt Charging for a Mobility Transition in Heavy Duty Transport?

The smarter E Podcast Episode 181 | Language: German

July 4, 2024

We speak with Thorben Maier about megawatt charging

You are using an outdated browser

The website cannot be viewed in this browser. Please open the website in an up-to-date browser such as Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.