Closing the data gaps for EV chargepoint rollout
IB1 partnered with the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) to identify the data infrastructure needed to roll out thousands more EV chargepoints across the UK. More than 30% of households cannot install at-home chargepoints, making on-street public charging essential and the data challenge acute.
Location optimisation
Local authorities need data on household parking, pavement widths, existing chargepoint utilisation, journey patterns, and predicted EV demand to plan on-street charging efficiently and equitably. Much of this data is fragmented or unavailable.
Chargepoint operator data
With 49+ different chargepoint operators, drivers currently need a proprietary app for each. Operators have limited incentive to share data on location, availability, speed of charge, and reliability. Mandating open data standards would transform the consumer experience.
Equity and access
Early EV adoption is concentrated in affluent areas. Without data-driven planning, infrastructure rollout risks deepening a rich/poor divide. IB1’s use case work highlights the need for social clauses and equitable distribution.
Energy system integration
EV charging intersects with the energy grid: DNOs need to understand assets on their network, smart charging requires carbon intensity data, and bidirectional vehicle-to-grid services need standardised data flows.