Charging stations for use in charging electrically powered vehicles and related methods

摘要

Charging stations 10 for use in charging an electrically powered vehicle and related methods are disclosed. One example charging station includes a housing 12 having an interior 14. The housing is configured to enclose at least one vehicle charging component 16 and defines a receptacle opening 24. The charging station further includes a first receptacle 22 configured to receive a charging connector 20. The receptacle 22 includes a front portion 30 and a back portion 32. The back portion of the first receptacle includes a first drain port configured to permit a fluid flow to drain from the first receptacle. The first receptacle 22 is configured to be positioned at least partially within the first receptacle opening, such that the back portion of the first receptacle is positioned within the first enclosure. The first enclosure defines a first drain opening 36 configured to permit fluid from the first receptacle to an exterior of said first enclosure.