Advice and guidance for those with minimal experience of EV Infrastructure

Key Articles

Electric Vehicles 

EV Charging Intro

EVI Tips

Chargepoint Power – Explaining chargepoint power and speeds

Chargepoints are categorised by power rating.

Unlike green for petrol or black for diesel, chargepoints are categorised by their power (measured in kilowatts, kW), which describes how quickly energy can be delivered to charge a battery. 

Chargepoint Types – There is a variety of chargepoints available, each with unique features suitable for different locations.

EV Charging is delivered by EV infrastructure (EVI), primarily using a dedicated charging unit, or chargepoint.  Although the EVI market development is still at an early adopter stage, there is an increasing range of chargepoints available from chargepoint operators (CPOs).

Smart Charging – What is Smart Charging?

Smart charging is the ability to vary the timing and power of charging in response to signals and present it status to users. 

Car Clubs – Car clubs are an effective way to reduce car ownership and unnecessary journeys. Provision should be made for them as part of a sustainable transport system, including the necessary supporting systems and contracts.

Car clubs are a form of short-term vehicle rental that gives people access to a car without the responsibility and cost of ownership. Users can book a vehicle that meets their needs by the hour or day for a small membership fee.  

Infrastructure Acronyms

There are lots of acronyms used across the industry, here are a few of the main ones

Low Emission Transport – Low-emission transport is defined as emitting less pollution than conventionally-fueled vehicles. 

Different types of transport can be categorised according to the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions released during driving. Low-emission transport is defined as emitting less pollution than conventionally-fuelled vehicles such as internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

 Distribution Network Operator (DNO) – Introduction to DNOs and what they do.

A Distribution Network Operator (DNO) is a company that operates and maintains the electricity distribution network in a specific geographic area across the UK. They are responsible for delivering electricity from the transmission network to homes and businesses via their distribution network, including infrastructure such as cabling and substations.  

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