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The EV equation: Barriers in charging market preventing investors from capitalizing
- October 1, 2024: Vol. 11, Number 9

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The EV equation: Barriers in charging market preventing investors from capitalizing

by Chris Anderson

As the world pivots toward sustainable practices, the electric vehicle (EV) charging market is emerging as a crucial component of the clean-energy landscape. With an unprecedented surge in EV adoption, the demand for robust and accessible charging infrastructure is skyrocketing all over the world. A recent report by PwC suggests the number of EV charge points in the United States alone will need to increase from about 4 million today to an estimated 35 million by 2030, creating vast investment opportunities across the sector.

Despite this momentum, the industry still grapples with significant challenges, including high up-front costs for charging systems, inadequate infrastructure, regulatory complexities and a substantial gap between the number of EVs on the road and the available charging stations.

“The provision of EV charging infrastructure is a critical component of the efforts to decarbonize the transport industry,” says Michael Allen, partner and head of tra

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