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The required public electric vehicle charger population in Scotland under different future scenarios

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper estimates the required public electric vehicle (EV) charger population in Scotland under different 2030 scenarios to evaluate government targets. A trilemma is identified between the total population, technology and geographic accessibility of public chargers, including an exponential increase in required chargers as accessible-distance decreases. Results indicate government targets remain sufficient but strongly dependent on policy interventions (including the EV transition and car-use reduction) and the characterisation of ‘accessible’.

Source: npj Sustainable Mobility and Transport

DOI: 10.1038/s44333-025-00059-z

Authors: Kathleen Davies, Edward Hart

Institution: University of Strathclyde

Language: English

Topic: Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,590