The electric vehicle charging infrastructure global market size accounted for US$ 19.51 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach around US$ 221.9 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 31.02%.

The huge market growth is mostly due to an increase in the number of public and private sector efforts aimed at encouraging people to switch to electric vehicles. As a result, the need for electric vehicle charging infrastructure is likely to skyrocket.

A proper, full-fledged and contextual approach is needed to efficient and timely implementation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure stations, such as meeting requirements of local transport system optimally integrating it with the electricity supply and transport networks. Electric vehicles can be charged in various ways, depending upon the location and requirement of the vehicle and electricity supply hence charging stations for e-vehicles are of different types and specially designed for customized applications. Specifications and standards of e-vehicle charging stations differ country wise, based on available models and characteristics of the electricity grid.

U.S., Europe, and China are among the leading regions in electric vehicle charging infrastructure market. China and Europe are expected to grow beyond the U.S. in plug based charging stations deployment by2025. This is attributed to the influence of macroeconomic factors and policies including average gas prices, policy incentives charging station production, growth in GDP, and consumption.

In Asia rapidly growing consumer base and increasing interest from government bodies to support e-vehicle industry contributed the growth of electric vehicle charging infrastructure market in Asia. Previously South Korea and Japan led the production of e-vehicles in Asia; however, China is now fastest-growing market. Factors such as high population, low oil production coupled with government involvement in the industry promises positive growth opportunities in the region. In North America and mainly in U.S., wide potential consumer base, increasing investments in R&D, shift in domestic automotive industry, and government support promises lucrative growth opportunities for electric vehicle charging infrastructure market. The U.S. government is supporting the e-vehicle industry by investing funds into domestic production and R&D facilities in order to create long term vision of strengthening the e-vehicle industry and reducing environmental impacts of fuel based vehicles. These investments and favorable environmental policies are expected to market growth in North America.

Fast charging infrastructure is mainly focused at recharge e-vehicles' batteries in minimum time period. With latest innovation in the charging infrastructures, the average time for rapid charging is around 20 minutes in which it charges up to 80% capacity. By using such rapid charging infrastructures, travelling distance of e-vehicles can be extended. With more number of such stations being implemented on public places in many countries, number of e-vehicles is also increasing. With rising number of e-vehicles on road, need for more advanced charging station is increasing and this factor is proving one of the major factors that is boosting the market growth of the electric vehicles charging infrastructure market.

E-vehicles are considered beneficial when it comes to sustainable alterative for fuel vehicles, but while doing so its cost is much higher than the regular vehicles. The extra cost of electric vehicles is mainly attributed to the cost of battery charging, infrastructures to charge the battery, and other features that are incorporated to adhere with engine norms. The raw materials used in the batteries of e-vehicles are costlier than those batteries in fuel based vehicles, and process involved in production of these batteries is very expensive. With such costs making the e-vehicles costlier, customers of lower income group cannot afford these vehicles and hence these cars are only seen in urban areas mainly. This factor may act as a prime restraint for the growth of market in coming years.

Opportunity

Expansion of charging infrastructure in developing regions

As the e-vehicle industry and its revenue is mainly generated by urban cities, there lies an opportunity for the manufacturers to decreasing the price of e-vehicles and make it available in the price range that is affordable by middle and lower income group families. With increase in the number of e-vehicles, need for charging infrastructure will also increase which will offer lucrative growth opportunities for the market to grow. Innovative battery raw materials for batteries which will also offer high energy density could reduce the cost greatly and this can be a promising opportunities for established as well as new market players to strengthen their presence and expand in new markets. With e-vehicles market expanding in tier 2 and tier 2 cities in developing countries, opportunity lies in providing maximum number of charging infrastructures in such developing region for market players and new entrants to capture the market share and strengthen market position

Challenges

Disparity in rules and regulations regarding the charging infrastructure

With electric cars now widely available in various countries, need for specific type of charging infrastructures for various countries is also rising. The electric vehicles that are available in themarket today havea variety of charging technologies, which makes it complicated to install aunified charging network. Moreover the infrastructure and design module that can be used in Europe cannot be necessarily implemented in Asia, so market players need to change the design and dimensions according to the local needs. This process can increase the cost of overall infrastructure and costlier products are often neglected in developing countries. Such challenges may restrict market growth for some extent during the forecast period.

• On the basis of charger type, during the forecast time period fast charger segment is expected to register prominent and highest CAGR. The fast charger segment accounted largest revenue share 93.2% in 2020. Rapid growth of DCFC segment is mainly because of the growing initiatives from government bodies and investments in fast-charging stations.


• By connector type, combined charging system segment accounted largest revenue share of around 37.2% in 2020. CCS charging sockets use shared communications pins to combine AC and DC inlets.


• In 2020 by vehicle type, the largest market share is captured by personal vehicles while commercial vehicles segment is expected to grow with rapid CAGR. This is mainly attributed to the shift of consumer behavior from fuel based vehicles towards battery powered electric vehicles. For personal use many customers are buying electric vehicles as they are cost efficient and are eco-friendly. Owing to increase in the government interest and investment in e-vehicle industry many local bodies are buying commercial vehicles as a mean of intercity transport and hence this segment demands more charging station in upcoming years.