While the conversation around the electric vehicle (EV) revolution typically gravitates toward battery range or autonomous driving software, a significant yet often overlooked challenge remains. The physical installation of EV chargers presents a major bottleneck in infrastructure rollout. Traditional installation methods are fraught with complications. The process involves excavating trenches, navigating underground utilities, pouring concrete, and managing unpredictable weather delays. Thes...
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While the conversation around the electric vehicle (EV) revolution typically gravitates toward battery range or autonomous driving software, a significant yet often overlooked challenge remains. The physical installation of EV chargers presents a major bottleneck in infrastructure rollout. Traditional installation methods are fraught with complications. The process involves excavating trenches, navigating underground utilities, pouring concrete, and managing unpredictable weather delays. Thes...
Power Struggle: The Real Cost of Building an EV Charging Network
Auto Futurecast
46 minutes
4 months ago
Power Struggle: The Real Cost of Building an EV Charging Network
Curious what goes into powering up the EV revolution? In the latest Auto Futurecast episode, we unpack the nuts and bolts of charging infrastructure with Asif Ghafoor, CEO of Be.EV. Fast Facts from Our Conversation with Asif: Start-Up to Scale: Founded in 2021, Be.EV now operates across Greater Manchester, backed by £110 million from Octopus Energy Generation.Reality Check: Building charging sites isn’t plug-and-play—it involves site leases for 20-25 years, up to two years of development, and...
Auto Futurecast
While the conversation around the electric vehicle (EV) revolution typically gravitates toward battery range or autonomous driving software, a significant yet often overlooked challenge remains. The physical installation of EV chargers presents a major bottleneck in infrastructure rollout. Traditional installation methods are fraught with complications. The process involves excavating trenches, navigating underground utilities, pouring concrete, and managing unpredictable weather delays. Thes...
