Trends in charging infrastructure

Summary

This article discusses the growth of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, particularly in light of the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Directive (AFID) and the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR). It states that the number of publicly available charging points has tripled between 2018 and 2021, with China leading the way. It also notes that the ratio of electric light-duty vehicles to chargers varies significantly by country, and that countries with higher shares of single family dwellings tend to have fewer public charging solutions. The article then looks at the current charging infrastructure in the United States, noting that while 6% of the population lives more than 10 km from a public charging station, the number of EV charging stations in the United States has almost reached 50,000.

Q&As

AI Comments

👍 This article provides a comprehensive overview of the trends in charging infrastructure and highlights the countries leading the way in terms of EV adoption.

👎 This article lacks in-depth analysis of the barriers to EV adoption and fails to provide any solutions to address them.

AI Discussion

Me: It's about trends in charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. It looks at the number of publicly available chargers, the growth rate, the types of chargers available, the number of EV's per charger, and the implications of this for countries that have not met the European Union's recommended charger availability recommendations.

Friend: That's interesting. What are the implications of this article?

Me: There are a few implications. First, as the number of EVs on the roads increases, governments will need to continue to facilitate investment and reduce barriers to the roll-out of charging infrastructure. Second, the number of EVs per charger depends on factors such as housing stock, average distance travelled, and population density, so the appropriate number of chargers per EV will vary across countries. Third, countries like the Netherlands, Italy, and Norway have done better in terms of meeting the AFID's recommended charger availability recommendations than other countries like France, Germany, and the UK. Finally, in the US, about 6% of the population lives more than 10 km from a public charging station, and bringing that share down to less than 5% would require building an additional 1,185 stations.

Action items

• Research local EV charging infrastructure and identify gaps in coverage.
• Reach out to local government officials to advocate for increased investment in EV charging infrastructure.
• Investigate potential partnerships with businesses and organizations to expand access to EV charging infrastructure.

Technical terms

Charging Infrastructure

The network of charging stations and other equipment used to charge electric vehicles.

EVSE

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, the hardware used to charge electric vehicles.

BEV

Battery Electric Vehicle, an electric vehicle powered solely by a battery.

PHEV

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle with a plug-in charging system.

AFID

Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Directive, a European Union policy regulating the deployment of public electric vehicle supply equipment.

AFIR

Alternative Fuelling Infrastructure Regulation, proposed new EU legislation that would mandate a minimum public charger coverage on highways.

KW

Kilowatts, a unit of power.

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