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Charging station

A charging station consists of all the equipment needed to power one or more electric cars, including one or more charging terminals, their associated parking spaces and the infrastructure responsible for controlling the distribution of electric power. Whether installed at home, in a company car park, in a shopping centre or on a public road, it complies with a set of technical standards that guarantee its reliability and the safety of its users.

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