Paint, stripes and signs draw attention to your electric vehicle chargers

Where to place spaces 

Some garage and facility owners worry that placing electric vehicle chargers anywhere will interfere with the construction of the charger. Don't worry, there's the right installation area meaning less stress for the garage owner and better visibility for the user.

Where possible, always locate charging electric vehicles in a prominent location near the entrance to the garage or office building. Do not define points in hidden areas. The provision of electric vehicles represents an important sustainability commitment, is positive for visitors, customers and staff, and improves public health and indoor air quality. Encourage smart, sustainable choices!

Another good reason to place electric vehicle chargers near car parks and garages is that electricity is often available there. Attempting to transfer power is often costly and unnecessary, and businesses can simply place a charger near a point where it already exists. They are also more visible when grouped together and can work all together in case of maintenance. Group charging points make EVs more visible, but they must be clearly marked so that EVs can find them.

Electric vehicle charging sign 

It is important to highlight those positions that offer the possibility of charging. They should attract attention from afar, preventing electric vehicles from spotting them in a sea of cars. Drivers must move the vehicle after charging or if there is a parking time limit.

EVSE marks are meant to serve different purposes.

• Help EV drivers find and recognize charging stations.
• All drivers, including drivers of gasoline vehicles, must understand that electric vehicles are only for charging electric vehicles.
• Provide information and rules, such as how long the stations run, how often they can be used, whether electric vehicles need to be moved after charging. They should also talk about the legal implications for those who abuse them.
• If this information and regulations cannot be displayed on a sign, electric vehicle chargers must display them.
• Make sure the signage is clear so that EVs can locate the point.

U.S. Department of Energy Center for Alternative Fuels report: Station tagging helps connect charging stations for electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles. It also helps charging station owners communicate and enforce rules related to EVSE use and assisted parking.

The indications are slightly different. Markings near garages and parking lots are needed to guide drivers to places. At the entrance to the building, the sign should normally be marked in green on a plate to indicate environmental protection. Reflective printing must be used to ensure that the plate is legible at night with the vehicle headlights on.

Experts agree to avoid the word parking- because it can attract parking attendants for people with disabilities and other people who don't read the whole sign, and it can also encourage electric cars to leave their cars in place for the whole day. Indeed, EV drivers say it's very frustrating to find that charging stations are occupied by EV drivers who aren't charging but simply parking.

Painting, stripe and canopies 

Similar to marking, painting and marching, it aims to draw attention to electric vehicles. Green is the preferred paint color and has become the industry standard for electric vehicles. Whether you paint the entire place green or paint a stripe within the site, green is important to indicate the intended use of the site to charge electric vehicles.

You can also get creative and draw attention to EV charging stations - giving EV drivers shelter in the form of awnings or using road signs and arrows to make their location even more visible can go a long way. Choose from a variety of stencils, from batteries to forks to car shapes.

We recommend paying attention to charging points. This is to make them visible to EV drivers, to inform others not to park at charging points, and to advertise and promote the service in your area.

In many parts of the country, electric vehicles are not very popular and people expect every garage or car park to have a charger. Providing information about EV charging options is important to raise awareness about EVs and how they drive. Bright colors and large signage inside and outside the car parks attract customers.

Lighting 

In addition to drawing attention to EV charging stations, don't forget to consider parking lot lighting and safety considerations for customers at night. Make sure the parking lot is well lit for all customers, including those who can charge their electric vehicles.

Regardless of the garage or car park owner's choice, experts agree that the larger, brighter, and more visible signs and images, the more likely they are to be seen and used by EV drivers, and the less likely they are to be blocked by petrol vehicles.