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Future Transport Systems was commissioned by ONE North East, the
Regional Development Agency for the North East of England to develop a
detailed feasibility study into the installation of electric vehicle charging
infrastructure.
The study covered a broad range of issues including various technology
and supply chain reviews but fundamentally developed a justified
methodology for the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure
across the region.
The review used various data sets including regional commuting patterns, population demographics and distributions, vehicle performance characteristics, potential opportunities for renewable electricity generation, traffic patterns, transport hub locations etc to develop a regional distribution of
charging points.
In deciding the quantity of charging points, various industry growth projections were used and as well as requirements for infrastructure to be used as part as an awareness raising process.
Potential locations for rapid charging points were also assessed using
considerations such as typical route types in and out of the region and
range anxiety issues.
The above information was used to create a phased approach to installing
between 750 and 1000 EV charging points across the Region.
In addition to the regional charging point distribution, funding streams,
operating models and longer term development strategies were proposed.
Future Transport Systems took a holistic approach in considering the
issues associated with EV infrastructure. A very broad range of
stakeholders were consulted to develop options for charging point
technologies, electricity supply, infrastructure funding, billing systems,
multi mode transport solutions public and private charging points etc.
The strategy developed will be implemented across the region in parallel
with a more responsive approach to developing infrastructure to support
the region’s Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator Project also managed
by Future Transport Systems.