A reliable charging infrastructure for electric vehicles used in individual transport including availability and accessibility is necessary because it contributes highly to the decision of purchasing a BEV (battery electric vehicle). In Germany, charging is mainly done at home; however, parking spots in car parks have the potential to densify charging infrastructure in semi-public spaces. Intelligent car parks represent further developments which add a variety of technologies, energy management tools and value-added services to parking in general. The article addresses the question of technical maturity of charging infrastructures used in intelligent car parks and their marketability. Examples are charging methods such as conductive and inductive charging or various payment options. Pilot projects are described, and possible concepts of charging in intelligent car parks are explained, thereby addressing a growing interest in the subject.
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