A new report investigating the key obstacles affecting the roll-out of EVs and charging infrastructure and public sector and industry work to tackle this is now out.

The report highlights the most significant shortages and industry conditions threatening the charging infrastructure necessary to support 2030 electric vehicle targets

Published by Versinetic, a division of electronics engineering consultancy ByteSnap Design focused on EVs, the report highlights the most significant shortages and industry conditions threatening the charging infrastructure necessary to support 2030 electric vehicle targets.

The report, focused on charging, reveals how shortages in components, electric vehicle experts and skills are slowing progress. It also reveals how the grid, economic market forces, batteries, and on-street charging and standards, need to adapt to ensure a smooth roll out of the charging infrastructure necessary in the run-up to the 2030 ICE ban.

Dunstan Power, director of Versinetic, said: “Even with funding and enthusiasm, as part of the EV community, we have a hard job ahead of us, and only through innovation and collaboration, will we overcome these challenges. In this report, we investigate the key shortcomings that will affect the rollout of EVs and, in particular, charging infrastructure and how the public sector and industry are working together to ensure that we meet the 2030 deadline.”

Key findings include analysis of component shortages, the gap in EV experts and skills, and challenges in battery tech.

Dunstan Power concluded: “Each day we are moving further along the path to EVs dominating our roads. However, the pandemic has slowed down progress on several fronts. Currently, shortages in components, and skilled personnel are the tip of the iceberg. Grid challenges, while manageable today, need some consideration to ensure that where possible drivers can charge at home. The revenue model for players in the charging market is also being developed to ensure that public chargers generate profit in some way.

“Predicted lithium shortages will drive innovation in battery recycling while on-street charging plans will be put in place for those unable to charge at home. On top of this standards will need to ensure interoperability.

“The wholescale introduction of EVs is a multifaceted and complex undertaking, and we welcome the challenge.”

To access the Versinetic report, click here.