The rise of electric vehicles in Turkey continues unabated. According to the latest data, 8 out of every 100 vehicles sold this year are electric vehicles. In other words, the use of electric vehicles is becoming increasingly widespread in our country. However, this rapid increase also brings with it some difficulties. The most important of these is the charging problems that may be experienced during the increasing travel density, especially during the holiday periods.
Charging route warning for electric car owners during the holiday
Before the upcoming holiday, ENYAKIT General Manager Tayfun Şenses made very important warnings to electric vehicle owners in his statement. Şenses emphasized that it is vital for holidaymakers to plan charging, especially on long journeys.
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure has made significant progress in Turkey in recent years. According to ENYAKIT’s statement, the number of charging stations across the country has approached 20 thousand. This number is well above the European average. However, high demand in holiday regions during periods such as holidays may lead to longer waiting times at charging stations.
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This is exactly where technology comes into play, as Şenses underlines. Smartphone applications that can be used before and during travel make the lives of electric vehicle owners easier. Thanks to these applications, drivers can easily see the charging stations on their travel routes and can even make reservations through some applications. This way they don’t have to wait in long queues.
So, are these applications just about finding a charging station? No way. Many also provide real-time information about occupancy at stations. Some applications can even list nearby points such as restaurants, cafes and shopping malls for users who want to spend their waiting time more efficiently.
ENYAKIT announced that it has taken precautions against the congestion that may occur during the holiday period and has expanded its charging station network, especially in coastal areas. The company states that it also offers uninterrupted travel on popular routes such as Istanbul-Antalya.