Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Consultancy
The growth and development of electrically powered vehicles presents many opportunities for automotive suppliers and energy and infrastructure providers. Sweco can support the development and implementation of these systems through the planning, concept and detail design, implementation and operation stages
The growing need for EV infrastructure consultancy
The transport sector accounts for a quarter of all carbon emissions in the UK. Reduction in these emissions is high on the political agenda with significant investment being targeted at the development of electric vehicles (EV) and the associated charging infrastructure.
Consumer uptake of EVs is increasing at an unprecedented rate as advances in battery technology allow for a greater driving range coupled with improvements to the charging infrastructure.
To support the growing demand and to achieve decarbonisation of the transport sector, the UK must invest billions of pounds in electricity grid networks, EV charging points and the generation of the renewable electricity needed to charge vehicle batteries. One aspect of this is to provide an efficient nationwide network of fast charging facilities to support the increasing number of electric vehicles.

How we can help
With our global network of expertise, Sweco is able to provide a robust assessment of the technical and economic options and develop a solid basis for decision-making and management of e-mobility projects of all types and sizes.
For example, our environment specialists can also manage the relationship with relevant planning authorities, statutory consultees and the local community, by providing robust EIA reporting and management of consenting, licensing and permitting risks through all project stages.
Sweco’s Asset Management team can also handle large data sets ranging from IIoT, real time performance data to asset centric condition and reliability data. Through analytics, we can provide forecasting information on cost, performance, service and risk.
Project Investment Appraisal
- Advising on all aspects relating to the development of the EV charging infrastructure
- Assessing new technologies
- Providing project investment appraisals
- Preparing market analysis for new technologies
- Assessing proposals for various charging devices
- Assisting in the preparation and implementation of proposals to funding agencies
Technology/Charger Selection
- Writing functional specifications
- Reviewing and advising on technical and functional specifications
- Managing the tender process
- Helping optimise the solution best suited to the project
Planning & Permitting
- Screening sites during the early stages of the project
- Advice on environmental issues and mitigations
- All aspects of environmental assessments and studies
- Preparation and submission of planning applications
Data & Analytics
- Big data handling and transformation
- Targeted analytics
- Whole life cost modelling
- Asset risk and resilience
- Operational performance project aftercare (integration to business as usual) Data security and governance
Electric Connection
- Sweco services include:
- Electrical connection feasibility
- Grid connection liaison with local network operator
- Grid offer assessment
- Commercial and regulatory advice
- Grid interface and system design
Multi-disciplinary Support
- Geo-technical support
- Transport planning advice
- Advice on land contamination and remediation
- Civil and structural design and reviews
- Electrical and mechanical design and reviews
Owner’s Engineer/Technical Advisory
- Review of design and contractor documentation
- Acting as Principal Designer for CDM purposes
- Approval of Health & Safety documentation
- Witnessing of equipment testing and delivery
- Construction supervision
- Preparation of final records
- Training of operation and maintenance staff