Does the Rabat energy storage station use batteries

The Moroccan charging network consists currently of about 112 charging stations in operation or in planning, many of which are located along the highway between Tangier and Agadir . The other ones are located along national roads, on the outskirts of major cities, gas stations, rest areas, and hotels (Fig. 5).

The shift to electric mobility improves air quality and reduces the level of CO2 emissions, especially when combined with the growing share of renewable energy in Morocco's energy mix . The shift away from fossil fuels also limits energy dependence on oil-exporting countries.

In 2023, the intersectoral professional association for electric mobility (APIME) has announced the deployment planning of 2500 new charging stations for electric vehicles in Morocco by 2026.

AFRIMOBILITY, a new CPO and player in the e-mobility sector in Morocco, has deployed on Moroccan highways and cities a charging network branded as FASTVOLT, composed of 22 fast chargers with a rated power of 50 kW for each, as well as 28 AC chargers. By the end of 2024, this CPO is planning to deploy about 220 chargers (80 DC, 140 AC).

It should be mentioned that, in Morocco, public EV charging is still free up to date. Consequently, all charging sessions performed in the studied period were free. Additionally, there were generally no constraints applicable on the charging duration, nor on the plug-in time (the charging station is available 24/24 all week and weekend days).