The EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Filling in the Gaps

Ernst & Young released a report analyzing 143 companies who are involved in the EV charging infrastructure scene.  Through this study, five potential business strategy variants were identified and assessed the risk/reward of each.  These variants are as follows:

  • The builder—supplier of charging infrastructure hardware
  • The maintenance-installer—installation and maintenance services to charging network owners
  • The broker-operator—manager of the charging infrastructure on behalf of potential network owners
  • The gridmaster—agent that integrates smart grid solution for utilities with charging infrastructure management
  • The guardian—provider of infrastructure management and support of EV manufacturers and support

The report revealed good insight for those hoping to enter the upcoming market.  To view the full report: Beyond the Plug: Finding Value in the Emerging Electric Vehicle Charging Ecosystem