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Uncovering the Hidden Costs of Charging eBikes

As urban areas embrace e-bike fleets, operators face unexpected challenges in managing charging solutions. From infrastructure investments to battery management and operational costs, the financial implications can add up quickly. Discover how TILER's innovative wireless charging system addresses these hidden expenses, enhances operational efficiency, and promotes sustainable urban mobility.

As e-bike fleets become increasingly popular in urban areas, fleet operators and real estate owners are facing unexpected challenges and costs associated with charging these vehicles. Let's dive into some of the hidden expenses that come with managing e-bike fleet charging:

1. Infrastructure Investments

With the growing number of e-bikes in parking facilities, legislation and insurance companies are becoming stricter about storage and charging facilities for lithium e-bike batteries. This often leads to significant infrastructure investments:

  • Fleet operators are using large containers equipped with chargers, sprinklers, and air conditioning systems.
  • Real estate owners need to upgrade their facilities to meet new safety standards. 

Imagine getting rid of all this infrastructure and replacing it with a tile that allows you to wirelessly charge your fleet of e-bikes and LEVs!

2. Battery Management

Efficient battery management is crucial but comes with its own set of costs:

  • Fleet operators often need 30% extra batteries to facilitate swapping.
  • Maintenance costs increase due to battery handling:
    • 20% more broken or damaged batteries as a result of moving them around.
    • Frequent repairs of broken plugs, both at the cable and the connector in the battery.

3. Operational Costs

The day-to-day operation of charging e-bike fleets is labor-intensive and expensive:

  • Dedicated personnel are required to coordinate the charging of LEVs.
  • For self-service hubs, staff need to swap every battery at location.
  • Many operators use large vans or cargo-bikes for battery swapping operations.

According to interviews conducted by TILER with free operators:

  • The average cost per battery swap ranges from 3.5€ to 8€.
  • Charging can represent up to 50% of all operational costs for shared fleet providers.

4. Theft Risk

Shared e-bikes often feature removable batteries for ease of swapping. Unfortunately, these removable batteries are prime targets for theft.

TILER's wireless charging solution eliminates the need to remove batteries from the bikes, and facilitates the use of in-frame batteries that remain secure and protected. This approach effectively avoids the risk of theft associated with removable batteries.

5. Energy Costs

Charging costs can fluctuate with peak electricity rates, leading to higher overall expenses if not managed efficiently. With TILER’s smart charging technology, you can optimize battery lifetime by scheduling fast charging during peak hours and slower, battery-friendly charging overnight or during periods of low usage.

6. Insurance Costs

Increased risk of fire or other incidents related to battery charging can lead to higher insurance premiums for facilities and fleets. 

With TILER, you can reduce insurance costs by minimizing risk factors associated with battery charging indoors. How? Our wireless charging system allows for safe, secure charging outside buildings!

7. Training Costs

Proper handling, charging procedures, and safety protocols require ongoing staff training. This incurs additional expenses for training and up-skilling employees.

8. Space Opportunity Cost

Have you ever considered the Opportunity Cost of your Charging space? If you’re a real estate owner or fleet operator, the space currently dedicated to charging and battery storage might be underutilized. Instead of using valuable space for bulky storage solutions, imagine repurposing this area for other revenue-generating activities. 

With TILER’s innovative charging solution, you can eliminate the need for large storage furniture and charging stations inside your facilities. Our system allows you to install charging stations outdoors, on the ground, using a space as small as a street tile! This approach helps you optimize and maximize the potential of your property while freeing up valuable indoor space. 

THE TILER SOLUTION

At TILER, we understand these challenges and have developed an innovative solution to address them. Our wireless charging system eliminates the need for manual battery swapping and reduces many of these hidden costs:

  1. No need for extra batteries: With TILER’s charging Tile and Charging Kickstand, e-bikes are always charged and ready to do, reducing the need for spare batteries.
  2. Reduced Maintenance: Our cable-free solution minimizes damage to batteries and charging equipment, cutting down on maintenance costs. 
  3. Streamlined Operations: TILER’s system automates the charging process, significantly reducing the need for personnel to manage charging operations.
  4. Real-Time Monitoring: Our TILER Cloud dashboard allows fleet operators to monitor charging status remotely, optimizing fleet management without the need for on-site checks. 

By addressing these hidden costs, TILER not only makes e-bike fleet management more cost-effective but also contributes to creating more sustainable and efficient urban mobility solutions.

Ready to revolutionize your e-bike fleet charging and cut down on hidden costs? Contact us to learn how our wireless charging solution can benefit your business! Let's talk!

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