The year 2021 was a big one for ejoin. We managed to expand our charging station network with dozens more AC charging points, but above all with DC charging locations, which are crucial for a fast move across Slovakia.
We’re ramping up the installation of new DC stations in late 2020, and we’re going full steam ahead in 2021. As a result, we now have more than 20 sites with DC charging stations with up to 60 kW of power across the country. All of them are equipped with at least CCS and CHAdeMO connectors, which can also be used simultaneously and the available charging power is shared. We consider this to be a very important feature not only for us but also for our customers.
At some locations, a DC station is fitted with a built-in AC connector, or there is a separate AC charging station close to the station. We are pleased that we have been able to cover some key routes, as well as more remote locations that previously had no charging network at all. Important locations, apart from the capital and Košice, include for example the DC station on Kragujevská Street in Žilina or the main route from Banská Bystrica to Ružomberok, where we even have two DC charging stations.
From more remote locations, we have managed to cover, for example, the towns of Námestovo or Levice. We currently operate 46 DC and 166 AC charging points. So you can charge up to 212 charging points in the ejoin GO network!
During 2021, we separated our charging network from our products and gave it the name ejoin GO. Under the ejoin brand you will find on our new website different types of charging stations ideal for business solutions but also for home charging. Our chargers are made and developed in Slovakia, support power management according to the available building capacity or connection to business or home photovoltaics.
You can order charging stations directly through our e-shop or by email at info@ejoin.eu.
During the last year, we have already started a test run of a payment terminal at some locations, where you can pay for charging without registering, simply with a payment card or a mobile phone with NFC.
In 2022, we plan to further expand our charging network and improve our products. To cover places where charging stations are not yet available and to thicken important sections. We already have several sites prepped for the installation of additional DC charging stations with a capacity of 60 kW. However, for this year our aim is to start installing DC charging stations with a capacity of 120 kW or more. We already know the first locations and will share them with you soon.
We are aware that our clients are eagerly awaiting the mobile app for the public charging station network. While we cannot disclose further details at this time, the app is a work in progress and is certainly something to look forward to.
