EV Charging Strategy
Project background
London
Location
Innovation
Category
Parking Matters advised British Land on an EV charging strategy for Canada Water car park, considering how many chargepoints should be provided to cater for future demand, where they should be located within the car park, and operational aspects.
What we did
- Provided consultancy services to British Land for their Canada Water development, focusing on electric vehicle (EV) charging strategy.
- Analysed the requirements of the section 106 agreement and projected future demand for EV charging.
- Considered challenges in predicting demand amidst a rapidly evolving landscape of EV adoption.
- Evaluated factors such as forecasts of EV adoption, anticipated driver behaviour, and potential use cases at Canada Water.
- Examined the location of chargepoints within the car park to ensure customer service for all users.
- Considered equality, inclusivity, and accessibility in chargepoint placement.
- Explored different delivery models and operational aspects for implementation.
Outcome
- Development of a comprehensive EV charging strategy for the Canada Water development.
- Anticipation of future demand for EV charging, considering various factors influencing EV adoption.
- Determination of the optimal number and speed of chargepoints to meet projected demand.
- Ensured customer service for all car park users through strategic placement of charge points.