The Italian electric bus charging station market will grow considerably in the years to come. The overnight charger category dominated the industry with over 65% volume share in the past, as stated by a market research company, P&S Intelligence. The ascendency of this category was powered by the growing preference of private and public agencies for overnight charging buses, as they have more alike operational features to a diesel bus.
The 22–50 kW category dominated the e-bus charging stations industry. This has a lot to do with the fact that numerous e- bus manufactures are introducing DC fast charging buses, offering fast charging in lesser time and at an optimum cost.
Off-board charger category will grow faster in the years to come. An off-board charger lets bus makers to curb the vehicle weight, which helps in fast charging at advanced power levels.
Also, the new e- buses are supported by the DC fast-charging facility, further boosting the growth of the industry.
The main trend in the Italian electric bus charging station market is the increasing preference for charging electric buses. In the nation, the preference for opportunity charging system-based e- buses is growing significantly.
This is mainly because of the advantages obtainable by these kinds of buses over depot charging system-based buses. In depot charging buses, there is a need for overnight charging, and hence the battery is bigger.
The large battery makes up for a substantial part of the weight and needs substantial space in an e- bus. Such factors surge the preference for prospect charging system-based buses.
