Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Turkey

As in the rest of the world, the number of electric vehicles in our country is increasing day by day. With the proliferation of electric vehicles in traffic, the most curious thing is the number of charging stations, where they are and how they are used. Electric vehicles reduce fossil fuel consumption and make a significant contribution to the fight against environmental pollution and global climate change. It also reduces the fuel cost to a minimum. Electric vehicle owners will naturally have to go to charging stations when there is no charging facility at home. The fact that the TOGG car, which will be produced in our country, is electric, has led to an increase in charging stations. The more electric vehicles are used, the more charging stations will be needed.

What is an Electric Vehicle Charging Station and How Does It Work?

In electrically powered vehicles, the units that transfer electricity are called to ensure the charging of the battery. These charging stations can be found in public areas and can be used at home or in workplaces. It is an easy process that can be done without the need for any staff. You can pay with your credit or debit card while using private businesses. Some stations also have an online payment option.

The logic of charging electric vehicles is just like charging a mobile phone or laptop. There is no big difference in logic, it is a simple and low-cost operation. Electric vehicle charging station units have two different network types, alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC).

-Alternating Current (AC)

It is the mains system used in sockets and street lamps in home and office environments. It is often preferred because it is easily accessible and cheaper. Since the electric vehicle cannot be charged directly with alternating current at such stations, it is converted to direct current with the help of a power converter and transmitted to the battery. The power converters of electric vehicles have capacities between 3.7 kW and 22 kW. The charging speed will vary depending on the power of the AC/DC converter, but the battery will charge slowly due to limited power compared to DC charging stations.

-Direct Current (DC)

It is the mains line that allows the electricity to be transferred directly to the battery. Charging takes place with DC power. There is no need for intermediary operations such as a converter, as in charging with alternating current. Therefore, battery charging takes place in a shorter time. DC charging stations have an average power between 22 kW and 360 kW. Battery charging time may vary depending on battery capacity and charging power. Average battery charging time can be between 1 and 4 hours. Only 15 percent of the charging stations in Turkey are DC charging stations. One of the biggest differences between AC stations and DC stations is that DC stations have a higher installation cost and charge higher fees for charging than stations using AC mains.

   

With the increase in traffic of electric vehicles in Turkey, there is an increase in charging stations. There are currently more than 3,000 charging stations across Turkey. Nearly 800 of these charging stations are for private use and more than 2500 are public charging stations. Charging stations are expected to increase even more with the launch of the TOGG vehicle. Istanbul ranks first with 1265 charging stations. This number is 320 in Ankara, 235 in İzmir and 132 in Antalya. It should be said that there are charging units in 81 provinces throughout our country. (Since the number of stations is increasing day by day, these numbers may have increased until today)

Turkey is among the countries with the fewest charging stations in Europe. Behind us are Portugal and Ireland. The country with the most charging stations in Europe is the Netherlands. With the work of TOGG engineers, where and how many charging stations should be in the coming periods have been determined. The number of electric vehicle stations across Turkey will increase greatly in the coming years.

Information About Google Maps

Google maps has new updates for both Android and iPhone. These updates are very pleasing for electric vehicle owners. With the new filter, the nearest fast charging stations can be found. This feature is also supported in Google Maps Turkey. In order to use this feature, it will be enough to upgrade to the latest version of Google Maps. You can also search by filtering socket type and fast charging feature by filtering in this feature. We would like to say that it is a very important and beautiful feature for users. You can go to the nearest charging station where you are without wasting time.