Hook Us Up! Simplifying and Accelerating the Grid Connection and Permitting Process for EV Chargers

A successful transition to e-mobility requires a quick deployment of large amount of EV charging infrastructure, for which grid connections represent the single largest bottleneck.

What benchmarks would an efficient and fit for purpose grid connection permitting process look like?

✔ Standardization of steps and procedures

✔ Transparency at all stages

✔ Predictability of outcomes

✔ Harmonisation of the process across Europe

✔ Speed in the time between requesting a permit and realising the connection to the grid

 To find out how Charge Point Operators, Distribution System Operators and public authorities can better work towards these objectives while making the best of current limited resources and shrinking timelines, read the paper here.

Recently, we also published an open letter on the same issue, bringing together a coalition of over 20 CPOs from the EU who are united in their voice on the way forward in tackling this single largest bottleneck in rolling out charging infrastructure. Have a look at our campaign page, and if you are a concerned CPO, sign the letter!