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Electraline Modular Charging Station Infrastructure by Valeriia Ilicheva and Antoine Questel is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Golden A' Design Award in Street Furniture Design Competition Category.


GoldStreet Furniture· 2025

Electraline Modular Charging Station Infrastructure

by Valeriia Ilicheva and Antoine Questel

Client: Electra

Golden A' Design Award Winner in Street Furniture Category

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The Design

About Electraline Modular Charging Station Infrastructure

Electraline is a modular urban furniture solution that redefines EV charging hubs by integrating functionality, aesthetics, and adaptability. Its fluid, scalable design allows seamless expansion from compact installations to large hubs while maintaining a cohesive visual identity. Featuring responsibly sourced wood, sleek aluminum, and integrated LED panels, it enhances user experience with real-time information and intuitive interaction. The optional solar-equipped canopy further expands energy efficiency, making it a future-proof and sustainable public infrastructure solution.

The Recognition

About the Golden A' Design Award

Electraline Modular Charging Station Infrastructure is a Golden A' Design Award winner, an immensely prestigious recognition granted to first-rate, marvelous, and outstanding designs. Golden winners are exceedingly innovative, visionary, and glamorously dazzling creations that reflect the prodigy, wisdom, and prowess of their designers. Electraline Modular Charging Station Infrastructure is expected to be a highly praised, trendsetting, and monumental invention that delivers unprecedented value. This Golden A' Design Award-winning design is a spectacular, respected project that highly benefits and advances the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Electraline Modular Charging Station Infrastructure creates intense feelings of desire, evokes passion, encourages creativity, and fascinates us.

Where to Get It

Next-Generation EV Charging Infrastructure

We design and operate Europe's most innovative EV charging network with 400+ stations. Our high-power charging solutions combine sustainable materials, solar integration, and exceptional user experience to accelerate electric mobility adoption.

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Interviews

Design Interview

What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?

The core idea behind ElectraLine is to transform the EV charging experience - turning a typically cold, utilitarian infrastructure into a warm, functional, and beautifully integrated element of the city. It’s about creating something that feels natural, useful, and emotionally resonant, while staying true to our values: approachable, simple, and smart.

What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?

Our main focus was to elevate a moment of pause into a meaningful interaction. We designed for comfort, simplicity, and clarity - creating a place where people don’t just plug in their car, but also connect with their environment, intuitively and effortlessly.

What are your future plans for this award winning design?

ElectraLine is being rolled out as the new visual identity of Electra stations across Europe. Future evolutions include new formats for compact sites, upgraded solar integrations, and enhanced interactive experiences with screen and sound elements.

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Grand Interview

Your innovative integration of responsibly sourced wood and sleek aluminum in the Electraline Modular Charging Station Infrastructure challenges traditional EV charging aesthetics - could you elaborate on how this material selection enhances both user experience and environmental sustainability?

The integration of responsibly sourced wood and sleek aluminum in Electraline’s Modular Charging Station infrastructure aligns with our commitment to environmental sustainability while enhancing user experience. The choice of Douglas lasured wood brings warmth and tactile appeal, creating a welcoming atmosphere for users. Combined with its weather-resistant properties, the wood ensures durability, extending the infrastructure’s lifespan. Aluminum, particularly the painted sandblasted RAL 7021, complements the organic warmth of the wood with a modern and sleek finish, delivering a refined contrast that not only appeals aesthetically but also reduces the environmental footprint. This thoughtful material choice harmonizes modernity and sustainability, resulting in a user-friendly environment that feels as functional as it is inviting.

The fluid, scalable design of the Electraline Modular Charging Station Infrastructure allows seamless expansion from compact installations to large hubs - how did you approach the challenge of maintaining visual cohesion while ensuring adaptability to diverse urban environments?

The modular design of Electraline allows for seamless expansion from small stations with 2 chargers to large hubs with over 40 chargers. Maintaining visual cohesion across these configurations was a critical design challenge. The modular design principle was key—whether in the ISL (Island) or EOP (End of Place) layout, the visual identity remains consistent. This is achieved through uniform use of materials like wood and aluminum, ensuring that each configuration, regardless of size, retains the same aesthetic appeal. Additionally, the optional solar-powered roof add-on provides a further layer of flexibility, adapting the stations to different environments while offering a scalable solution that meets the needs of various locations.

Given the growing importance of sustainable urban infrastructure, how does the optional solar-equipped canopy of the Electraline Modular Charging Station Infrastructure contribute to both energy efficiency and the future-proofing of public charging solutions?

The optional solar-equipped canopy of Electraline significantly contributes to both energy efficiency and the future-proofing of public charging solutions. Solar panels integrated into the roof reduce reliance on external power grids, generating clean, on-site energy to power the station’s LED lighting and digital displays. This sustainability aspect not only makes the station more energy-efficient but also aligns with Electra’s vision of creating self-sufficient, eco-friendly charging infrastructures. The modularity of this roof feature ensures it can be added to smaller stations, adapting to larger hubs as needed, thus supporting future expansion.

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Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Electraline is a holistic, all in one EV charging solution. Its modularity enables adaptation to diverse locations and future needs. Starting with a sleek base station, it scales to larger setups with solar canopies. Warm, ecofriendly materials like wood ensure harmony with surroundings, while LED screens provide vital info and visibility. Electraline connects people and technology through thoughtful, sustainable design.
Dimensions & Packaging
- Base Module Dimensions (2 chargers): Width 14,080 mm x Depth 720 mm x Height 3,840 mm

Component Breakdown:

- Left/Right Modules: Width 4,240 mm x Depth 720 mm x Height 3,840 mm

- Central Module: Width 5,600 mm x Depth 720 mm x Height 3,840 mm

- Junction: Width 1,400 mm x Depth 720 mm x Height 240 mm

- Canopy with Solar Panels (Optional): Modular and scalable, adapting to station size

- Totem Dimensions: Width 1,000 mm x Depth 700 mm x Height 2,807 mm
Tags
EV Charging, Sustainable Infrastructure, Modular Design, User-Friendly, Solar Energy, Warm Materials, All-in-One Solution, ElectraLine, Public Design, Urban Furniture, Urban Design, Electra
Production Technology
ElectraLine is designed with sustainability and practicality in mind. Using warm, ecological materials such as responsibly sourced wood and durable metals, the structure prioritizes both aesthetics and environmental responsibility. The modular system ensures easy assembly and scalability, while the optional canopy integrates solar panels to harness renewable energy. Every detail, from integrated speakers to energy-efficient LED displays, has been thoughtfully developed to enhance user experience and sustainability.
Design Challenge
The primary challenge was balancing modularity with recognizability. Designing a system that could evolve from a basic setup to an advanced station with a solar-integrated canopy required careful consideration of aesthetics, cost, and scalability. The use of respectful materials, such as wood and energy-efficient components, reflects our commitment to sustainable design without compromising on visual impact or functionality.
Research
The concept for ElectraLine was developed using a comprehensive framework that integrates user insights, sustainable design principles, and innovative technology. Through extensive research and workshops, we identified the need for an adaptable and approachable charging solution. The design merges functionality with aesthetics, ensuring that the stations not only meet technical requirements but also foster a positive user experience.
Inspiration
Electraline embodies a user first approach, addressing the needs of EV drivers with simplicity and elegance. Inspired by Electra’s values - approachability, simplicity, and sustainability - it combines cutting edge design with functionality. The concept centers on creating a charging station that is as inviting as it is efficient, ensuring a seamless integration of form, function, and user experience. Its modular design, built with respectful and sustainable materials, reflects our commitment to redefining public infrastructure.
Project Duration
The project began in February 2024 in Paris, with design completion by June 2024. The first prototype was publicly unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October 2024, generating significant interest. Deployment across Europe starts in February 2025, with initial installations in France, Belgium, Italy, and Spain.
Operation Flow
ElectraLine simplifies the charging experience at every step. Users are guided by LED displays offering real-time information on availability, pricing, and charging progress. Comfortable seating and shaded areas invite users to relax while their vehicle charges. With a modular concept, the station can adapt to changing needs, including the addition of a canopy with solar panels. This ensures not only an energy-efficient infrastructure but also a forward-thinking approach to design that grows with its users.
Patents
All rights belong to the Electra company.
Team Members
Valeriia Ilicheva, Antoine Questel, Chloé Auriol
Image Credits
All rights belong to the Electra company.

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