Airport long-stay parking is a natural fit for AC charging because cars sit for days, not hours. A dual-connector AC station like the EV-AC03201T serves two bays at once and connects to an OCPP platform for payment and monitoring. The main challenge is not speed but occupancy: a car that finishes charging on day one may block the bay for a week, so pricing and bay policy matter as much as hardware.
Key Takeaways
- Long dwell times suit AC charging at airports.
- Bay policy matters more than charging speed.
- Load management lets many bays share a limited supply.
- Remote monitoring keeps round-the-clock sites reliable.
What Airport Drivers Need
| Driver need | Practical solution |
|---|---|
| Return to a charged car | Any AC power level; even a few hours of charging is enough |
| Easy payment | App, card or charging included in a parking booking |
| Confidence the bay is available | Pre-bookable EV bays |
| Clear rules | Signage and booking terms stating charging and parking fees |
Solving the Occupied-but-Full Problem
- Bundle charging with parking: price EV bays as a premium parking product with charging included.
- Charge per kWh plus parking: separate energy and parking fees, clearly displayed.
- Rotate with valet: at valet sites, staff move cars to chargers and back, so a few chargers serve many cars.
- Add more modest-power bays: because cars stay for days, many lower-power bays serve better than a few high-power ones.
Load management across the car park keeps total demand within the supply, giving each car a share over a long period. Read load balancing on multi-charger sites.
Power Planning
Long dwell times mean you can set conservative per-bay power and still deliver a full charge. A dual-connector station sharing up to 43 kW can be limited by the back office so a large car park stays within its connection. Check mobile coverage for OCPP, especially in multi-storey structures, where concrete decks can block signals and a wired network link may be more reliable. It also helps to plan for growth: airports often start with a small block of EV bays near the terminal shuttle stop, then expand. Running spare ducts and leaving space in the electrical room during the first phase makes later expansion much cheaper and faster. Our guides on load calculation basics and how commercial stations work help with planning.
Durability and Maintenance
Airport car parks run around the clock. Choose outdoor-rated equipment, protect pedestals with bollards, and agree response times for faults. Remote monitoring through OCPP lets the operator see faults before customers report them. Our commercial maintenance checklist lists routine checks.
The EV-AC03201T is a floor-standing dual-connector AC station with two Type 2 connectors, up to 43 kW shared (22 kW per connector), a 7-inch touchscreen, RFID, OCPP 1.6J and IP54 protection. Its two connectors per pedestal reduce the number of units needed for a row of bays. See EVDANCE commercial solutions for multi-bay designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DC fast charging needed at airport car parks?
Rarely for long-stay parking. Cars stay for days, so AC charging returns them charged.
How do airports stop charged cars blocking bays?
By bundling charging with premium parking, using valet rotation, or installing more modest-power bays.
Can drivers pre-book an EV bay?
Many parking operators allow it. Booking systems and charging platforms can be linked.
Related Reading
- What Is EV Charger Load Balancing? How Multi-Charger Sites Share Power
- Adding EV Chargers to a Building: Load Calculation Basics
- How Do Commercial EV Charging Stations Work?
- Commercial EV Charger Maintenance Checklist
