The EV revolution is well underway, but scaling infrastructure to meet demand is proving a monumental task. While governments and industry leaders set ambitious goals, the journey to deployment is often fraught with delays. A Financial Times report recently highlighted the UK’s determination to meet its EV sales targets, but behind the scenes, charging infrastructure rollout has yet to catch up.
Why is Site Deployment So Challenging?
Site acquisition for EV charging infrastructure is a long, fragmented process. It’s not just about finding the right location—it’s about navigating a labyrinth of challenges, including:
- Outdated Processes: Many developers still rely on spreadsheets, emails, and siloed systems, which create inefficiencies, increase errors, and add delays.
- Planning Legislation Bottlenecks: Regional planning regulations are complex and inconsistent. Bloomberg estimates that over 30% of planned projects in the UK face delays tied to local council approvals.
- Data and Communication Gaps: Without a centralized platform, important updates get lost in fragmented systems, and teams struggle to manage multiple stakeholders.
The Real-World Impacts
These challenges affect more than just the deployment timeline. As highlighted by the Financial Times, concerns about insufficient charging infrastructure remain a major obstacle for potential EV buyers. Meanwhile, as vehicle ranges improve, drivers are increasingly relying on home and workplace charging, putting public chargers at risk of underutilization if not strategically deployed.
How Sitenna Helps Clear the Bottlenecks
Sitenna is redefining how infrastructure is deployed by providing a platform that simplifies and accelerates site acquisition. With tools that offer a single source of truth, real-time updates, and intuitive workflows, Sitenna enables teams to:
- Quickly identify and assess potential sites.
- Manage communications with stakeholders seamlessly.
- Reduce deployment times through streamlined processes.
At the upcoming London EV Show, key sessions like “Planning and implementing EV charging infrastructure at scale” and “Addressing the infrastructure needs for EV adoption in cities and rural areas” will focus on overcoming these barriers.
Our team won’t be exhibiting this year, but Richard Pain will be at the show ready to discuss how Sitenna can help stakeholders accelerate their EV charging deployment. Please reach out if you wish to meet with us at the show and let’s connect to explore how we can power the EV transition together.
