It can be slightly frustrating to run along with one's iPod only to discover there's only a few minutes left of battery life, but these convenient charging stations will hopefully solve a few issues.
Many companies are trying to add an air of convenience to consumers by placing charging stations in handy spots. Four artists in Germany created a giant rock installation that looks natural, but is actually a station to charge one's devices. The great part about this design is that it ironically gives a bit of a rural feel to an urban area. Various charging stations for cars are also popping up, with the hopes the tendency to buy an electric car will increase in the coming years. This would certainly help lower the emissions sent out into the environment.
29 Convenient Charging Stations
From Tech-Friendly Rock Installations to Car-Charging Manholes:
Jamie Danielle Munro — Mar 26, 2014 — Autos
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Natural Wireless Charging Stations
The Raw Induction Series by O'Dea Design Charges Without Fuss
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Wireless Phone-Charging Accessories
Duracell Unveils its Duracell Powermat Adapter at CES 2014
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Couple Phone-Charging Stations
Couples Can Set Things Straight With This His & Hers Docking Valet
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Electric Truck-Charging Apps
The VIA Motors 'PlugShare' in-Car App Debuted at NAIAS 2014
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Public Solar Charging Stations
The 'Street-Charge' for Mobile Phones Has Hit NYC
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Sustainable Charging Stations
The RockAppleWood iPad/iPhone Speaker Dock is Cleverly Upcycled
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Sustainable Car Charging Stations
These Electric Car Charging Stations Offer Uber Fast Refuelling
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Eco-Friendly Mass Gadget Chargers
The Skycharger is a Mean, Green Phone-Charging Machine
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Promotional E-Car Chargers
GM to Give Free EV Charging Stations to First Volt Buyers
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Pulley System Charging Stations
The Power Reel Affords Convenient Cord Placement
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Smartphone-Charging Vending Machines
The Chewing Gum Battery Concept Vends Portable Power Strips
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Plug-In Auto Dealerships
LAcarGuy is the First Dealer to Have Level 2 Electric Car Charging
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Solar Power-Charging Stations
Street Charge by Pensa and Goal Zero Ensures Full Batteries
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Anime-Inspired Vehicle Chargers
Plug Your Car in This Anime Electric Car Charging Station
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Germ-Zapping Charging Stations
The UVC Dock Reboots and Debugs Your Mobile Device
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Free Charging Stations
Charge Your Electric Car for Free
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Tree-Stump Smartphone Chargers
The Cedar Stump by Dock Artisan is a Functional Work Of Art
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Dish-Like Charging Stations
The UFFO Dock is Both Practical and Ornamental
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Discreet Wireless Charging Pads
The iQi Mobile Cuts the Cord on the iPhone 5
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Literary Charging Stations
The Huckleberry Finn iPhone Dock is Both Luxurious and Nostalgic
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Phone Booth Car Chargers
Telekom Austria Converts Phone Booths into Recharging Pods
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Car-Charging Manholes
Hevo Power Aims to Turn Sewer Lids into Wireless EV Chargers
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Tech-Friendly Rock Installations
'Stein mit Vollausstattung' Charges Laptops and Gives Free WiFi
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Tidy Bamboo Organizers
'Station' is a Compact, Eco-Friendly Desk Organization Tool
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Extensive Recharging Stations
The ChargePoint Network Expands Across America
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Standardized EV Charging Stations
Chademo Wants to Create One-Size-Fits-All Power Norm
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Cutesy Charging Stations
The Giving Tree is an Artsy Way to Charge Your Electronics
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EV Charging Station Apps
The PlugShare App Helps Drivers Find the Nearest Outlet
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Conducive Mobile Charging Stations
The 'JUMP' is a Charging Solution for Your Busy Lifestyle
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Spaceship-Like Charging Stations
The Vertical Induction Charger Charges 3 Controllers at Once
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Magnetic Cooling Power Banks
The sharge ICEMAG Powers the iPhone and Performs Active Cooling
Minimalist Vehicular Smartphone Chargers
The Nomad Charge Mount is MagSafe-Compatible
Contemporary Magnetic Device Docks
The Belkin BoostCharge Pro MagSafe Charger Stand is Two-in-One
Quick-Charge Omni-Device Docks
The ESR 6-in-1 MagSafe Charger Prioritizes Productivity
Collapsible Three-in-One Chargers
The Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station is Qi2-Certified
Building Block Tech Stations
The Conceptual 'LEGO Brick' Wireless Charger Platform is Toy-Like
Emotive EV Charging Stations
The Conceptual Kvitter EV Charger Has an Interactive AI Interface
Electric Transportation Concepts
Marko Petrovic Balances Utility, Sustainability, and Demand
Long-Lasting Portable Power Stations
The Growatt VITA 550 Fully Charges via Solar in 2.5-Hours
Apple-Certified Charging Stations
ESR is Releasing the World's First Apple-Certified Charging Dock
Kinetic-Friendly Power Banks
The Conceptual 'Last Resort' Power Bank Hides a Crank Inside
900-Mile Electric Vehicles
Toyota Claims its Solid-State Batteries Will Reach 900 Miles per Charge
Retractable Cable Desktop Chargers
The Baseus PowerCombo Has a Six-in-One Functionality
Decorative Device Chargers
The 'Tri-charge' Wireless Charger Concept by Hanyoung Lee is Two-in-One
Angular Wireless Charging Platforms
Tesla Launches its Own Wireless Device with Fast Charging
Miniature Pod-Like Electric Chargers
The AUTEV is a Portable Robot that Charges Vehicles
Compact Portable Power Stations
Volcan Creative's Futuristic Power Station is Trustworthy
WiFi-Charged Speaker Concepts
The Braun 'FaithFull' Speaker by Edoardo Gouffran is Easy to Charge
Magnetic-Safe Car Mounted Chargers
Belkin Announces its New Wireless Car Charger with MagSafe
Artistic Lamppost EV Chargers
The Voltpost Provides Easy Access to EV Charging
Italian Sports Car-Branded Chargers
This Conceptual Ferrari EV Charger Pays Tribute to the Brand
Power-Providing Smartphone Stands
The 'Solove' Power Bank Maximizes Mobility Productivity
Organically Finished Car Chargers
The VogDUO Magnetic Wireless Leather Car Charger is Stylish
Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers
The Mini Moonlit Desk Garden by Seunghyuk Shin is Meditative
Rolling Technology Chargers
The 'Simple' Freestyle Wireless Charger Handles All Devices
BYO Bottle Drink Stations
The Refilled Refiller Stations Eliminate Single-Use Packaging
Power Bank Wall Chargers
The Belkin BoostCharge Hybrid Wall Charger Has Dual-Charge Modes
In-Car Cupholder Upgrades
The 'Coolper' Ensures Drinks in a Cupholder Stay Heated or Cooled
Tech-Charging Valet Trays
The Courant MAG:3 Valet Tray Reduces Clutter in a Stylish Way
Display-Equipped Smart Chargers
The Conceptual Dino Charger by Jerry Kong is Smart and Stylish
Design-Conscious Tech Docks
The Conceptual MagSafe Trio by Lee Huang Has a Tactile Form
Cubic Mobile Device Chargers
The Anker 3-in-1 Cube Unfolds to Reveal Three Spots to Charge Devices
Futuristic Auto Micro Factories
Most Architecture Unveils a Modern Factory for Charge Cars
Portable Hydrogen Stations
Hyperion Announced the 'Hyper:Fuel' Stations for its XP-1 Supercar
Professional Off-Grid Power Stations
The Jackery Explorer 300 Plus Prioritizes Safety and More
Origami-Style Charger Hubs
The 'WiCharge' Folding Wireless Charger Delivers 15W of Power
10-in-One Technology Chargers
The Anker 647 Charging Station is Packed with Essential Ports
Street Lamp Charging Stations
The 'EVIE' Lamppost EV Charger Maximizes Power Access
Clock-Style Smartwatch Chargers
The Otterbox 2-in-1 Power Bank with Apple Watch Charger is Handy
Marina Hydrogen Refuelling Stations
Zaha Hadid Architects Creates Stations for NatPower
Automated EV Charging Robots
The EVAR Parky EV Recharging Robot Locates Vehicles and Powers Them
Modular Three-in-One Charger Docks
The 'Matrix' Magnetic Charging Dock Powers Devices Anywhere
Golf Car Charging Stations
WiTricity Offers Wireless Charging Solution for Electric Golf Cars
Fast-Charging EV Batteries
EC Power Group Created a Prototype Battery that Charges in 10 Minutes
Compact Capacious Tech Chargers
The Mophie Powerstation Pro AC Has a 27,000mAh Battery
Magnetic Fast-Charge Smartphone Docks
The Nomad Stand Charger Supports Qi2 Technology
Inaugural Tech Power Stations
The DJI Power Stations Come in Two Models
Modular Charging Blocks
The CANDYSIGN 2-in-1 Charging Station Saves Desk and Storage Space
Solar-Powered Charging Robots
The Conceptual Solar Mars Bot Provides Power to Charge Up Solutions
Adaptable Slim Smartphone Chargers
The 2-in-1 Wireless Charger is Designed for the iPhone 15
Oversized Battery Power Banks
The Duracell M150 Portable Power Station Has a 25,000mAh Capacity
Portable Efficient Power Banks
ROMOSS' Quick Charge Pro Device is Great for Traveling
Miniature Wireless Chargers
The Neatcharge by Humanscale is a Wireless Charging Device
Suitcase-Style EV Chargers
The KOENIGSEGG ENVERA Portable EV Charger is Versatile and Luxurious
Recycled Plastic Technology Hubs
The Zens 4-in-1 Modular Wireless Charger is Conveniently Designed
Sleek Home EV Chargers
Simpson & Partners Unveils a New Industrial Home Series EV Chargers
Naturalistic Stone Device Chargers
The Einova Charging Stone Offers an Elegant Way to Power Up
Multi-Device Charging Stations
ESR Debuts a 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Station for Apple Devices
Grocer EV Charging Stations
Grocer Gelson’s and Rove Charging Team up For "ReCharge Stores"
Speedy EV Charger Adapters
The Chargerman Tesla to J1772 Charging Adapter is Safety-Focused
Wireless Automotive Charging Solutions
'ONE POINTECH' Creates Wireless Chargers for Micro Mobility
Camp-Friendly Power Banks
BioLite's Charge 40 Pd Power Bank Boasts Flexible and Faster Charging
Rechargeable In-Car Coffee Makers
Cafe Mobil's Portable Coffee Maker Perfectly Fits a Cupholder
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Intelligent Grid-Reactive EV Chargers
This Kevee Smart EV Charging Technology is Advanced
All-in-One Retailer EV Chargers
The FreeWire Boost Power Pro Offers Backup Power and More
Portable High-Capacity Chargers
U&i Unveils a New High-Speed Car Charger and Power Bank
Fast Wireless Phone Chargers
Introducing the 2-in-1 Fast Wireless Phone Charger and Holder for Car
Charged Phone Ads
Apple's 'Miss You' Ad Features a Personified Plug Longing for a Phone to Charge
Efficiently Rechargeable Smartwatches
Andrea Mangone's Vessel Can Recharge on Your Wrist
Projector-Equipped Wireless Chargers
The 'SILO' Wireless Charger Concept is Multifunctional
Fast Food EV Chargers
Subway is Partnering with GenZ EV Solutions on Subway Oasis Charging Parks
Three-in-One Wireless Charger Docks
The MagEZ Slider 2 Has an All-in-One Construction
Induction-Charging EV Systems
InductEV Offers Clean, Wireless EV-Charging Infrastructure at Scale
Riproaring Portable Power Stations
This Power Station Offers Exceptionally Speedy Charging
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Low-Cost Battery Alternatives
MIT Scientists Develop Efficient Energy Storage System
Design-Conscious Power Stations
Yoshino Solid-State Portable Power Stations Come in Four Models
Quick-Charge Streamlined Electric Vehicles
Hyundai Presents the New Ioniq 6 Electric Vehicle
Hyper-Speed Charging Electric Vehicles
The Nyobolt Concept EV Powers Up in Just Six-Minutes
5G-Connected Power Stations
The NiKOTA META-2000 Has a 2,016Wh Capacity and More
Experiential EV Charging Stations
The Porsche Charging Lounge Offers Drivers a High-End Pitstop
Automotive Wireless Phone Chargers
This Charger Offers Rapid Charging & Stable Mounting On the Go
Illuminated Charger Design Concepts
Jones & Partners Presents a Look at the New Current Concept
Cooling Smartphone Chargers
ESR Showcased CryoBoost at CES 2023
Ultra-Portable Outdoor Power Stations
The Bluetti AC60 Power Station is Arriving This Spring
Connected Compact Power Stations
The Yoshino Power B330 SST Solid-State Power Station is Compact
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Multifunctional Charging Cable Banks
Matt Chang Designs the New Portable IVYCable Gen2
Portable Autonomous Mini Marts
JUXTA's Nomad Offers Autonomous Mini Mart for EV Charging Stations
Vehicle-Powering Battery Systems
The OUKITEL ABEARL P5000 is Ready for Use Anywhere
Space-Saving Technology Chargers
The Nomad 65W Slim Power Adapter Charges Two Devices at Once
Eco EV Charging Stations
This Retail and Electric Vehicle Charging Station Will Be in Manchester
Fridge-Powering Power Stations
The FOSSiBOT F3600 Power Station Has 15 Ports for Access
Liquid-Cooled EV Charging Stations
These Lotus EV Charging Solutions Will Arrive in 2024
Unwinding Multifunctional Charging Stations
EFFEKT Designs the Better Energy Charge Park
App-Connected EV Charging Stations
The ShockFlo S1 EV Charger Offers 36-Miles of Range Per Hour
Automatic EV Charging Systems
WiTricity's Automotive Charging System Outperforms Wired Chargers
Building-Specific Charging Cooperatives
Elby Introduces a Solution for Charging Electric Cars
Trolley-Style Power Stations
The UGREEN PowerRoam 2200 Has a 2,048Wh Capacity
Portable Appliance-Powering Stations
The OUKITEL P5000 Has a 5,120Wh Capacity and More
Laser-Cut Acrylic Charging Stands
The Electric Trout Charging Docks Have a Sleek Visual
Wall-Mounted Electric Charging Systems
Enlisted Designs the Cove System for EverCahrge
Clean City EV Chargers
Jon Henry General Store Implemented Charging Stations in a Historic US Town
Smartwatch-Friendly Power Banks
The Belkin BoostCharge Pro Works with the Apple Watch and More
Off-Grid EV-Rated Power Stations
The Ugreen PowerRoam 1200 Works with a Battery Management System
Optimized Mobile Device Chargers
The SENSE3 Wireless Charging Pad Supports Three Devices
Wireless Lamp Renditions
The Tom Dixon Portable Collection Features Cordless Designs
High-Powered Portable Power Stations
RUNHOOD Releases the New RALLYE 1200 Power Station
On-Demand EV Charging Stations
UZE is Emphasizing Convenience with Its New EV-Charging Service
Sculptural Smartphone Wireless Chargers
The OVAL Charging Station is Shaped like a UFO
Monumental Charging Hubs
Tesla's New Supercharger Station is the World's Largest
Unified Desktop Charger Stations
The Superdock Desktop Wireless Charger Offers 110W of Power
Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities
LG Opens an EV Charger Manufacturing Facility in the US
WiFi-Enabled Car Chargers
The Lucid Connected Home Charging Station Offers Quick Power-Ups
Excess Solar Energy Transitions
Tesla Launches the New Charge on Solar Electric Feature
Vehicle-Focused App Updates
Tesla Launches a Powerful New Update for its Mobile App
Wireless Charging Solutions
Freepower Turns Any Surface into a Charging Station
Portable Power Station Rentals
The Portable Power Station Hire is Affordable
Efficient Virtual Power Plants
These Battery-Swap Stations Are Contributing to the Electrical Grid
QSR Charging Stations
ChargeNet Created Charging Stations for Taco Bell
Efficient EV Charging Networks
VOOL Leverages the Existing Power Networks in its EV Chargers
U-Shaped Power Strip Concepts
Michael Kritzer Designs the New Magnet-Like Power Strip Concept
Low-Heat Battery Power Stations
The 70mai Tera 1000 Has an Aluminum Heatsink
Rapid Phone Charging Solutions
Swappery's External Smartphone Battery Can Charge in Seconds
Mapping Car Battery Support
Google Maps Rolls Out Battery and Charging Support for Electric Cars
Retailer EV Charging Initiatives
7-Eleven 7Charge is the Brand's Proprietary EV Charging Network
Hyper-Fast Charging Stations
New York City's Latest EV Charging Supercenter is Powered by Gravity
Customizable Weatherproof EV Chargers
The Lectron V-Box 48-Amp Charging Station Works with J1772
Durable Home Battery Systems
The Tesla Powerwall 3 Shows Off Water Resistance
50s-Style Diner-Themed Drive-Ins
Tesla is Beginning its Diner and Drive-In Movie Supercharger
Free-of-Charge EV Charging Promotions
RAW Charging Has Launched a New Charging Hub in Leicester
Aggregated EV Charging Apps
Stellantis Turns its EV Charging Technology into a Unified Business
Convenient Charging-Focused EV Apps
Fisker Debuts a New Charger Finder App for Its Sustainable EVs
Retailer EV Charging Initiatives
Walmart Announced an Electric Vehicle Charging Network Expansion
EV Fast-Charging Stations
Mercedes-Benz Launches a Slew of High-Power Charging Networks
EV Charger Installations
Freewire’s AI Tool Provides Insight About Where Install New EV Chargers
Swedish Electric Road Highways
Trafikverket is Leading a Project to Charge EVs Whilst Driving
Charger-Locating GPS Features
Waze's Route Plans Will Now Show Electric Vehicle Charger Locations
Charger-Locating EV Apps
Citroën Launches the e-ROUTES Planning App for Electric Vehicle Owners