# Sleek EV Refuellers This Charging Station by Robin Vellekoop is Streamlined for the Street Side By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-09-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charging-station-by-robin-vellekoop References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/Charging-station-for-electric-vehicles/908547) Electric vehicles will not be totally embraced by the Western world until it becomes more convenient to keep them juiced up. This [concept charging station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-charger) by Robin Vellekoop is another suggestion for offering accessible energy in locations outside of your own garage. Polycarbonate and stainless steel make up the durable casing of this sleek EV pump, promising a robustness that would remain little affected by man, machine and weather wear and tear. The materials would need next to no maintenance, making this fuel terminal the ideal fixture for public places. It incorporates a glowing green nightlight, a [touchscreen interface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joshua-tree-charging-outpost) and no parts that can be broken off. This charging station by Robin Vellekoop would even be compatible with your own connecting cable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Convenient EV Charging:** Opportunity for companies to develop innovative EV charging solutions that are accessible and convenient for public use. - **Durable EV Refuelling Stations:** Potential for companies to create robust and low-maintenance charging stations using materials like polycarbonate and stainless steel. - **Integrated EV Charging Solutions:** Possibility for companies to design charging stations with features like touchscreen interfaces and compatibility with various connecting cables. ### Where This Applies - **Electric Vehicle Industry:** Opportunity to enhance the adoption of electric vehicles by improving the charging infrastructure. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** Chance for renewable energy companies to provide sustainable power solutions for EV charging stations. - **Smart City Industry:** Potential for smart city technology companies to integrate charging stations into urban infrastructure for easy accessibility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scalable EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epit-ultra-fast-charging-station.md) - [Street Lamp Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamppost-ev-charger.md) - [Artistic Lamppost EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voltpost.md) - [Sleekly Designed EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genesis-ev-home-charger.md) - [Unwinding Multifunctional Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-energy-charge.md) - [Accessible EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-ev-charging-station.md) - [Mobile Car-Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-electric-charging-station.md) - [Parking Spot Vehicle Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watt-ev-charger.md) - [Compact EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-chargers.md)