Charging electric bikes is one of the few minor issues that come with owning one. Some electric bikes provide removable batteries which allow for indoor charging of the batteries whereas some bikes choose non-removable (or difficult to remove) batteries in order to focus on the aesthetic of the bike.
A company named Tiler have created a ‘charging tile’ and kickstand that is said to use induction to ‘wirelessly charge’ the bike. This innovation is being put forward as a most cost-effective and space saving solution to charging and docking stations.
The charging tile is installed in the ground, like a paving slab, and works through induction on electric bikes with a compatible kickstand when the bike is parked on a tile. The first on which has been installed on a Rotterdam Ahoy convention centre. Software packages are looking to be installed in the future that will then make it possible to check availability and status. Currently, the charging tile and kickstand are being sold together as package, excluding installation costs, for €699.
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