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KVITTER EV charging station

The project was created as part of work in the ART-UP STUDIO​​​​​​​


Kvitter E-Mobility
2024

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Electric vehicle charging station
WINNER iF DESIGN AWARD 2024

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The Kvitter EV charger is designed specifically for urban environments, offering a charging solution that combines emotional connection with personalized features.

This charger not only provides a superior charging infrastructure for electric cars in residential areas but also incorporates innovative technology at its core. By optimizing energy usage through adaptive charging speeds based on the car's needs, the Kvitter charger minimizes energy loss and ensures efficiency. With a maximum power output of 22 kW, it is a high-quality charging system suitable for various electric car models.

Moreover, the Kvitter charger goes beyond conventional chargers by incorporating an interactive and empathetic AI-interface. The AI interface uses algorithms and machine learning techniques to analyze various charging parameters, to determine the appropriate emoticon to display. It could also take into account external factors such as weather conditions or charging station availability to generate more contextually relevant emotions.


DETAILS

1. Transparent window for easy access to the inside meter
2. Card application surface
3. Lid can be easily removed for maintenance
4. The emotions of charging shine through the case due to the fact that the case material is transparent plastic, which is painted on top
5. Charging cord conveniently wraps around the charger
6. Plug hole - can be either a socket for the user's personal cord, or just a regular hole for holding a stationary plug
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INTERACTION with other charges

Charging stations can communicate with each other. When one station is charging an electric car, and the second is free, they begin to experience emotions towards each other. For example, one charging station begins to feel sad or jealous, while another starts to smile insidiously or sympathize with the neighboring station.

The backlight color changes depending on the mode. White - waiting, blue - charging, red - broken.
The charging station backlight is constantly on. The panel with buttons and the emotional display activate when the motion sensor (user approaching) is triggered.
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EMOTIONS

INSIDIOUS - The charging station shows this emotion, for example, when it understands that an electric car that has arrived is now connecting to it, and not to another charging station.

SAD - It may be sad when, for example, the user for some reason was unable to connect to charging or when no one charged for a long time.

IN LOVE - Hearts can be shown to a nearby station or to a person when he has connected his electric car to it.




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KVITTER EV charging station
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