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 <[email protected]> wrote: > >On 16/12/22 09:54, Phil Wyatt wrote: >> >> Thanks folks, >> >> 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. > > >I believe the apps also give information on 'out of service' chargers ... > >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. > >Possibly the apps give connection method (plug type/s) and charging rate (both >$ and kWh) > > >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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