The dynamics of the electric vehicle charging investment market are evolving, as more owners of electric vehicles require charging infrastructure across the country. In an interview published in the September issue of Institutional Investing in Infrastructure (i3), Sam Lissner, partner with Ridgewood Infrastructure, discusses investing in energy transition infrastructure with a focus on sustainability.
“Previously, electric vehicles were considerably more expensive than internal combustion vehicles,” says Lissner. “Today, EVs are more available and actually on a parity basis with respect to the cost of ownership. In some cases, an electric vehicle is more affordable than a new internal combustion vehicle, depending on your location, the availability of charging infrastructure, the power prices in your region and your driving habits. This combination of policy-led adoption and consumer behavior — including people who are taking it upon themselves to reduce the