Thanks to their economic and ecological benefits, electric vehicles are surging in popularity. In 2021 alone, global EV sales hit a record $6.9 million, up 107 percent from 2020. As governments around the world look to provide manufacturers and consumers with incentives to curb emissions, these numbers will only climb.
Charging stations for EVs are also multiplying. In the U.S. alone, the number of sites has increased by 38 percent in just the last year. Similar trends can be tracked internationally. In 2021, for example, publicly available EV charging stations rose by 40 percent the world over.
Organizations hoping to capitalize on this explosion in demand need the right tools to analyze, plan, and implement effective EV charging networks. The main driver for this is location data, which can help organizations to select sites that serve the most customers. Let's dive into the variables that should be considered for a successful EV charging si…