Why Install Charging Stations and Parking for Personal Mobility Vehicles in Shopping Centers?
An increasing number of people are choosing personal mobility vehicles (PMVs), such as bicycles and electric scooters, for leisure travel and various activities, including daily shopping. This trend, driven by initiatives like renewable energy solutions, is due to the many advantages these modes of transportation offer in urban environments: they are sustainable, practical, and help avoid traffic.
Thanks to their ease of mobility, PMV users can quickly and directly reach stores, supermarkets, and markets, even in areas difficult for cars or public transportation to access.
However, the limited carrying capacity of these vehicles leads users to make more frequent trips to stores in shopping centers, rather than doing a large, single shopping trip. This results in increased purchase frequency, with smaller but more repeated transactions.
Additionally, this rise in PMV use for activities like daily shopping represents an evolution in urban lifestyles towards more sustainable and economical transportation options. This phenomenon has prompted many businesses to adapt their services, offering charging stations and dedicated parking for bicycles and electric scooters, as well as quick payment options to enhance the shopping experience for these users.
The trend of personal mobility vehicles continues to gain traction, fostering a culture of more agile and environmentally friendly transportation and consumption.
A New Era for Shopping Centers: Renewable Energy Solutions
Shopping centers are transforming to offer a richer user experience and promote sustainable practices, including the installation of charging and parking stations for scooters and electric bicycles, in response to the expectations of modern, conscious consumers.
To improve customer experiences, many centers incorporate entertainment spaces such as cinemas, galleries, and play areas, alongside rest zones and architectural designs that prioritize comfort and natural light. Technology also plays a significant role, with apps enabling users to locate charging stations and parking for electric vehicles, access promotions, and facilitate payments, thus personalizing the shopping experience for personal mobility vehicle (PMV) users.
Regarding sustainability, shopping centers are implementing energy-efficient measures such as LED lighting and solar panels, as well as integrating green spaces and gardens that enhance the environment and air quality.
Moreover, these shopping centers strengthen their community connection through events and activities focused on sustainability and well-being, generating a positive societal impact. Thus, modern shopping centers are solidifying their status as spaces for responsible consumption and social interaction, aligned with the sustainability and social responsibility values of their visitors.
How to Adapt Shopping Centers for Personal Mobility Vehicles?
Currently, personal mobility vehicles lack dedicated parking and charging spaces. This sometimes prevents users from utilizing this mode of transportation, ultimately leading them to forgo visiting the center altogether.
Therefore, we must recognize that this type of vehicle is here to stay. Thanks to their lightness, low cost, and ability to contribute to environmental care, more users are considering adopting them in the coming year. There are currently millions of personal mobility vehicles in Europe, surpassing the number of electric cars by a ratio of over three to one.
At present, not many shopping centers are adapted for sustainable mobility with charging stations like those from Solum. This represents a significant opportunity to attract new customers, increase repeat visits from existing customers, and ensure a better shopping experience for PMV users.
Solum: Innovation and Renewable Energy Solutions
Solum is the leading manufacturer of parking and charging stations for scooters and electric bicycles. Its charging stations stand out for being quick and easy to install, with a design that minimizes visual impact and does not require a connection to the electrical grid. This makes them ideal for shopping centers looking to adopt sustainable practices and attract PMV users.
Unlike other solutions, Solum’s stations provide enhanced safety by integrating the charger into the station itself, significantly reducing the risk of vehicle fires. Additionally, they have the option to operate 100% sustainably using solar energy, leveraging an innovative solar flooring system called Arena. This system not only transforms surfaces into sources of renewable energy but also turns outdoor areas into sustainable charging points.
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