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IP/B/TRAN/IC/2017-050
Challenges for the deployment of
PE 617.470 June 2018
charging infrastructure including
existing technologies and
standardisation issues

A study commissioned by the

Committee on Transport and Tourism
 MAIN
CONCLUSIONS
• A clear commitment to a long-term
strategy and a coordinating agency at
European Union (EU) level, including
the creation of an EU-wide database,
will propel (Plug-in Electric Vehicle)
(PEV) adoption forward.
• In the regulatory dimension, further
detailed definitions for minimum
standards for future charging stations
should focus on smart charging
technology and data exchange
requirements.
• Financial support for public charging
infrastructure should be continued until
business models become more
profitable, and funding should be
coupled to steering mechanisms for the
locations of charging stations.
• Further research is needed on aspects
including ideal site distribution,
ultra-fast charging, PEV range
extension, and battery development.
• Collaborative processes for the
definition of regulation as well as
awareness raising among end users for
existing charging infrastructure will be
key.
ABSTRACT FOCUS ON
This study analyses the various challenges • Define minimum standards for future
of the deployment of charging charging stations (payment systems,
infrastructure within the EU. This includes protocols, data reporting, smart
existing technologies and standardisation charging) to ensure the installation of
issues, metering systems and pricing future-proof charging stations.
schemes, business and financing models, • Continue funding of charging
the impact of the charging infrastructure infrastructure until more business
on the dissemination of Plug-in Electric models become profitable.
Vehicles (PEVs), and the appropriateness • Promote centralised, publicly
of current technologies, business models, available database on charging
and public policies. infrastructure.
• Promote collaborative approaches.
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