Abstract: A method for operating a charging station is provided and configured to charge a traction battery of a motor vehicle with electric energy, wherein the charging station may include a charging cable held by a charging arm of the charging station. Movement of the charging cable and/or a position of a user of the charging station making use of the charging cable may be detected by at least one sensor and the charging arm may be moved in a motorized manner in the direction of the movement of the charging cable and/or in the direction of the position of the user. The disclosure furthermore relates to a charging station for charging a traction battery of a motor vehicle with electric energy as well as a building arrangement having a charging station.

Abstract: A method for operating a charging station designed and provided for charging a traction battery of a motor vehicle with electric energy, wherein the charging station comprises a display device for displaying information and an operating device for receiving a manual input of a user. The display device and the operating device are relocated at least temporarily in relation to a housing of the charging station. A charging station for charging a traction battery of a motor vehicle with electric energy is also provided.