Increasing EV charging capacity on the strategic road network

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest up to £10 million from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) to test novel whole systems concepts in a real world setting, which address electric vehicle (EV) charging power challenges along the Strategic Road Network (SRN) in England. The competition aims to develop and demonstrate innovative solutions addressing short to medium term grid and operational constraints to EV charging provision, faced at all purpose trunk road (APTR) cold spots and Motorway Service Areas (MSAs) along the SRN in England. Projects must enable at least 12 EVs (primarily cars and vans) to access ultra rapid (150kW or more) charging at SRN sites on motorways and APTR in England. The funded projects will build sector capability and foster a shared focus on improving EV charging infrastructure on the SRN in England, while widely disseminating learning to enable industry to address power, grid and operational challenges.