Building Publicly Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

While many countries and cities face similar challenges, there is still limited cross-jurisdictional knowledge sharing on what works - and what does not - during the different phases of planning, financing, and rolling out of publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure.

The project supports policy makers in creating and expanding reliable and inclusive publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure. The discussions place particular emphasis on identifying deployment models, addressing the role of the private and public sector, and best practices regarding planning, financing and procurement. The export group draws on case studies from around the world, with a particular focus on overcoming planning and investment barriers effectively and efficiently.

Electric vehicle markets vary widely in their level of maturity: some countries are just beginning to see uptake, while in other markets, EVs already represent most of the new vehicle sales. Public sector involvement in this project allows a better understanding of the challenges encountered and the practices that have proven effective in rolling out publicly accessible charging infrastructure. This aspect of the project can help emerging EV markets to leapfrog obstacles and accelerate their rollout.