[talk-au] 'Named' EV chargers

[Sebastian S.]

I agree with you here. In my view OSM aim should be to have the charger mapped with a 'name' and/or reference so other data consumers can find and relink with additional information.

On 16 December 2022 6:55:53 pm AEDT, Warin <61sundowner at gmail.com> wrote:
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>On 16/12/22 09:54, Phil Wyatt wrote:
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>> Thanks folks,
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>>  a consumer of EV chargers is unlikely to be using OSM as their primary source for charging information. Its more likely to be an app or in car service.
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>I believe the apps also give information on 'out of service' chargers ...
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>With a bit more effort they could also tell if any are vacant/available.. but that does not look to be the case as yet.
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>Possibly the apps give connection method (plug type/s) and charging rate (both $ and kWh)
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>OSM might still be a preferred method of navigating to the charger, just not the best method of getting real time charger information.
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