EV Charge Points | A Government Viewpoint on Infrastructure Requirements

Published 16 Jan 2023

EV Charging Pillars

EV Charge Points

With a key driver for the electrification of vehicles being the environmental benefits they promote, electric vehicles (EV) are becoming pivotal parts of urban regeneration.

Reducing emissions and improving the carbon footprint of both individuals and communities, EVs and their supporting infrastructure, such as EV Pillars, are now vital assets for cities and towns throughout the world.

From DNO accredited cut-outs and isolators for on-street chargers, through to larger ‘heavy duty’ EV feeder pillars for fast, rapid and super chargers, Lucy Zodion’s products and design team can solve your connection requirements.

Lucy Zodion manufacture a wide range of products suitable to provide Low Voltage Electrical Power Distribution for EV charge points – from distribution network operator (DNO) accredited cut-outs and isolators for on-street chargers, to feeder pillars for electrical vehicle charging.

EV Charging Pillars

Government Viewpoint

EV Charging Pillars

A UK Government Policy Paper on accelerating our EV infrastructure states that “the UK must have an electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint network that works for everybody, everywhere”.

Yet, it’s still commonplace news to hear of driver frustrations as they compete for a limited number of public charging points.

For Local Authorities and CPOs looking to improve their EV infrastructure, here are our top 5 recommendations:

1. Plan Properly – Anticipate that the process will take longer than expected and, given the increasing demand for new connections, timescales will only get longer

2. Follow The Process – Check with your DNO when ordering a new connection that you are using the right process. Many have fallen foul by not checking first, resulting in an installation that will not get approved

3. Install Quality Products – Installing high-quality products will reduce potential issues that may arise in the future. Ensure all your products comply to the appropriate regulations and are tested regularly

4. Consider Oversizing – Consider oversizing your supply and include some spare capacity in your EV connection and supply pillar. By making your system scalable, you can add to the number of charge points or upgrade the rating of your charge points in the future, when technology supersedes current equipment

5. Maintain Regularly – In order to keep your equipment in good working order test and inspect it regularly. It is pointless having stranded assets that aren’t serving customers and/or earning revenues

EV Pillars

Due to the growing demand for Electric Vehicles (EV) around the world and the resulting strain that the charging infrastructure has on our electrical network, a wide range of safe and compliant electrical power and connection solutions are needed.

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Lucy Zodion Electric Vehicle Power Supply Feeder Pillars for EV Charge Points

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