EV Charging Infrastructure Resilient with Schneider Electric
Making EV charging infrastructure resilient with Schneider Electric expertise
Ongoing partnership ensures availability in charging stations, battery storage, and related software. Reliable EV charging infrastructure is essential for electrifying the UK's fleet. As of January 2025 there were 73,334 public electric vehicle charging devices in the UK.
That's 37% more than 2024, showing how the technology is growing rapidly. A recent report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) shows that while the government is on track to reach 300,000 charging points by 2030, there is still work to be done to give drivers confidence that they can rely on charging points to make the switch to EVs, especially on Britain's biggest roads. Charging points need to be reliable, no matter where they are installed.
Schneider Electric's services can achieve this through proactive maintenance, 24/7 remote monitoring, and exclusive access to support teams. This provides charging network operators with faster response rates and high availability, and in turn they can pass that confidence on to drivers. Meeting the demand of a sustainable transport future
Maintaining the UK's EV charging infrastructure requires skilled technicians for routine and urgent repairs.
However, a growing maintenance skills gap is delaying activities. The Institute of the Motor Industry's latest TechSafe report predicts a shortfall of 3,000 qualified EV technicians by 2031 and this is expected to reach a staggering 16,000 by 2035. Looking at this statistic alongside the conclusions about driver confidence in the PAC report, it is clear that charging points should be installed in advance of need.
This will encourage drivers to switch to EV and will support the decarbonisation of transport but requires charging networks to have 24/7 access to workers with those skills. Schneider Electric's services combine skills with cutting-edge digital capabilities to significantly reduce downtime and related costs through condition-based maintenance. EcoConsult audits, evaluates, and maps electrical and automation systems for EV charging infrastructure with best-in-class software and digital technologies.
This first step in the services journey will highlight untapped efficiencies and present strategies to reduce cost. EcoConsult assesses current environmental impact of operations to meet compliance standards. EcoFit leverages modernisation and circularity to extend asset life and deliver availability for the sector.
This includes retrofitting only components that perform an active function, rather than passive components such as cabinets and cabling. This minimises unplanned downtime and keeps charging stations in operation. EcoCare is a next-generation membership service that redefines the maintenance strategies for EV infrastructure.
It supports the number one priority of keeping chargers operational. EcoCare members get proactive insights throughout the entire asset and system lifecycle, helping operators maintain infrastructure at peak performance.
The UK's EV charging sector has an important role to play in the country's collective journey to Net Zero.
Businesses looking to fulfil the demand for EV chargers and drive the adoption of EV should enquire about Schneider Electric services to unlock the full potential of operations.
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