A brand-new concept in EV charging stations for heavy vehicles is grabbing attention through its dynamic lighting, made possible with technology from Pharos Architectural Controls.

The innovative approach to charging stations has been developed by Einride; a technology company focused on sustainable logistic solutions. The network of stations has been purposefully designed with a strong investment in energetic lighting design. The aim is to make the stations easily identifiable and locatable even in the darker hours. Adding to this, the lighting makes the experience of charging heavy vehicles more enjoyable and engaging.

The new lighting design is being rolled out across Einride’s network of charging sites, starting with the station in Varberg, Sweden. The project’s lighting designer, Julia Ekman of Invitedlight, specified a solution from Pharos to deliver the dynamic lighting requirements for the Varberg charging station. A Pharos Designer LPC 1 controller is at the heart of the advanced lighting design at the Varberg site, and is also being utilised across the full-network of Einride’s charging facilities.

The Designer LPC is an all-in-one control solution that is ideal for LED lighting installations. As a rugged, compact unit, the LPC is designed to offer complete reliability even when in 24/7 operation. Additionally, its ‘fit and forget’ installation and programming removes the need for manual intervention – unless looking to fine tune timelines and scenes to complement seasonal events, or company objectives.

Ryan Sainsbury, Regional Sales Manager for UK, Ireland, N. Europe and Benelux at Pharos Architectural Controls, said: “The new Einride charging station in Varberg is a really eye-catching innovation. The dynamic lighting is controlled with a single Designer LPC, which shows how powerful this piece of technology is. The LPC is easily housed in weather-proof enclosures, making it ideal for charging stations that are potentially exposed to harsh conditions throughout the changing seasons.”

Lina Strömmer, Managing Director of Stockholm Lighting, added: “The lighting at the Einride heavy-duty EV charging stations is not only attractive and a talking point, but it also makes the sites highly visible for drivers even at night. The lighting effects have been made possible through the Pharos Designer LPC which delivered everything we needed for the unique concept of this project.”

The new driver-friendly charging stations will become increasingly common, with Einride committed to an ongoing roll-out of the eye-catching sites. Each location has multiple charging points, with the Varberg site offering 16 chargers – allowing multiple heavy-duty EVs to recharge at the same time.