Latauspisteisiin

Latauspisteisiin is the illative plural form of latauspiste, a Finnish term for charging points or charging stations. It is used to indicate direction or destination, for example in road signs, maps, and instructions guiding people toward electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

A latauspiste, or charging point, is a location where electric vehicles can recharge their batteries. Charging points can be public, found along roads, in parking facilities, shopping centers, or service areas, or private, such as at homes or workplaces. Public charging points typically offer a range of charging speeds—from slower alternating current (AC) charging to faster direct current (DC) fast charging—depending on the installation and electrical capacity. The availability and distribution of charging points are central to enabling long-distance travel and urban mobility with electric vehicles.

Technical aspects commonly involve different connector types and charging standards. In Europe, AC charging often uses Type 2 connectors, while DC fast charging may employ CCS or CHAdeMO adapters, with some networks also supporting Tesla connectors in certain regions. Network management and payment systems frequently rely on open protocols such as OCPP, and newer developments include vehicle-to-grid concepts and plug-and-charge features standardized in international agreements. Standards and interoperability aim to ensure that charging points from different operators work with a single vehicle or app.

The term latauspisteisiin thus encapsulates a key element of modern mobility infrastructure in Finnish contexts: directing users to the places where vehicles can be recharged, supporting convenient access, payment, and use across public and private networks.