Sectors
Electric Vehicles

EV Charging Infrastructure

EV Charing Infrastructure

The race to Net Zero

Under current plans, the government’s “Road to Zero” initiatives will ban internal combustion engine car sales over the next decade. With the average car life on the road ranging from 7 to 11 years, by 2045 most cars on UK roads will be electric vehicles. This presents an enormous task for UK electricity distribution networks to accommodate a rapid rise in demand for EV charging, both within a domestic and commercial setting.

Critics of EVs will cite embodied carbon emissions to oppose EV adoption but this is demonstrably offset over the comparative lifecycle of the EV and ICE vehicles. Given the low carbon intensity in UK electricity, the operational carbon from EV charging is significantly lower than the fossil fuel emissions.

There were over 73,000 public charge points in the UK by the end of 2024 with rapid and ultra-rapid chargers at nearly 6000 locations. The UK has a target of reaching over 300,000 EV charge points by 2030. Many of these projects will require an HV connection to support the high loads of EV charging, including transformers, MV switchgear, LV cabinets and feeder pillars.

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Transformers enabling EV charging

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Further Decarbonisation of EV Charging

EV charging points started appearing at motorway stations with fully electric service stations attracting investment and enthusiasm from EV drivers. Nowadays, EV charging points are found at hotels, university campuses, hospitals, retail and commercial buildings.

Electrical infrastructure in many cases needs to be upgraded to accommodate the high electricity demand for EV charging. Although the electrification of transport is a national priority to advance Net Zero, decarbonising the electrical infrastructure within EV charging is vital with it being an emerging sector which allows for great design flexibility. Our amorphous transformers exhibit 27% lower energy losses when compared to Tier 2 transformers, resulting in better energy efficiency for EV charging with more miles added to the bottomline.

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Fully Electric Forecourts & Service Stations

The rise of fully electric service stations is transforming the EV charging landscape, offering high-power, rapid charging solutions to support the increasing number of electric vehicles on UK roads. These forecourts require a robust and efficient electrical infrastructure to manage significant power demands while ensuring grid stability. Wilson Power Solutions transformers are at the core of this revolution, notably supporting the UK’s first fully electric forecourt®, Gridserve Braintree. Our Wilson e4 Ultimate Low Loss® Transformers deliver lower energy losses while our Wilson d2 iDNO Unit Type® Transformers comply with iDNO requirements. By integrating our transformers with MV switchgear and LV cabinets and feeder pillars, we ensure fully electric service stations maintain long-term resilience, optimise uptime, and streamline energy distribution for large-scale charging operations.

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Commercial EV Charging Hubs

Alongside the roadside revolution, businesses and institutions across industries are embracing electric. From hotels and retail centres to distribution hubs electrifying their fleet, investing in EV charging infrastructure is essential for future-proofing operations. These locations require flexible, scalable power solutions to support a mix of standard and fast-charging bays. Wilson Power Solutions provides the energy efficiency and reliability needed to power multiple charge points without overloading existing networks. Integrating our transformers with MV switchgear for protection and LV cabinets for several charging bays, helps businesses meet sustainability goals, enhance customer convenience, and support the transition to a cleaner transport network.

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