# User-Friendly Car Chargers The 'Elvi' Charger Can be Easily Opened for Maintenance By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-04-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elvi-charger References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/04/17/a-smart-charging-solution/) [Electric vehicle chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rheinmetall-curb-charger) are quickly becoming an essential piece of technology for the modern home as consumers shift towards eco-friendly driving solutions, which has increased the need for products like the 'Elvi' charger. Designed by VanBerlo Design, the charger features a [sleek aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-charger-from-counterpart) that can be integrated seamlessly into any garage space or home to allow for charging between drives. The simple-to-use design makes it applicable for consumers to install themselves, while the unit is also [easy for maintenance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-ev-charging) as it opens up to ensure optimal usability. The VanBerlo Design 'Elvi' charger acknowledges the increasing popularity of electric vehicles and the need for modern ways to keep them powered that don't require extensive expertise to be installed or cared for by the average driver. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sleek Aesthetic Chargers:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to design electric vehicle chargers with a sleek aesthetic that seamlessly integrate into any environment. - **Easy Installation Chargers:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create electric vehicle chargers that are simple to install, allowing consumers to do it themselves. - **User-friendly Maintenance:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to develop electric vehicle chargers that are easy to maintain and can be opened up for maintenance. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electric Vehicle Industry:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the electric vehicle industry to design and produce user-friendly car chargers that cater to the increasing demand for eco-friendly driving solutions. - **Home Garage Industry:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the home garage industry to provide sleek and easy-to-use car chargers that seamlessly integrate into the garage space and allow for convenient charging of electric vehicles. - **Design and Manufacturing Industry:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the design and manufacturing industry to create electric vehicle chargers that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also simple to install and maintain for the average driver. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Profile Home EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-powerpulse.md) - [Vehicle-Matching Charger Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clair-electric-vehicle-charger.md) - [Suitcase-Style EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-ev-charger.md) - [Street Lamp Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamppost-ev-charger.md) - [Connected Safety-Focused EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autel-maxicharger-ac-wallbox.md) - [Easy-to-Install EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-level-2-charger.md) - [Sleek Home EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-series-ev.md) - [Intelligent Grid-Reactive EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-ev-charging-technology.md) - [Emotive EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kvitter-ev-charger.md)