This report highlights the key findings and recommendations from the Sustainable Transport Forum’s ‘public authorities’ (STF-PA) subgroup survey, conducted from September to December 2021, on the procedures of public authorities, and experiences of market participants with permitting and grid connection procedures for recharging infrastructure.

The "Rural EV Toolkit Version 2" released in May 2023 by the U.S. Department of Transportation provides comprehensive guidance for planning and funding rural electric mobility infrastructure. It covers the basics of electric mobility, including types of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure. The toolkit addresses benefits and implementation challenges of rural electrification, explores partnership opportunities, and outlines principles for planning and implementing EV infrastructure.

ACEA's report highlights the urgent need for accelerated EV charger installation across the EU, with 410,000 new points required annually to reach the 2030 target of 3.5 million. Currently, the EU has 632,423 public charging points, heavily concentrated in just three countries. The report underscores the disparity in infrastructure distribution and calls for rapid implementation of policies to boost charger availability and support the EU's CO2 reduction goals.

This report, compiled by Sweco for Region Jämtland Härjedalen, analyzes the current state and responsibility for accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Sweden. It highlights significant gaps in accessibility at public charging stations, affecting not only people with disabilities but also the elderly, pregnant women, and those with temporary impairments. The report underscores the need for clear regulatory standards and unified responsibility to ensure universally accessible charging facilities.

This specification, PAS 1899:2022, outlines the requirements for accessible public electric vehicle chargepoints, ensuring usability for all, including disabled persons. It addresses physical design, placement, and information provision of chargepoints. It was developed with input from various stakeholders to facilitate a more inclusive infrastructure, aligning with UK government policies and potentially influencing international standards.

This document outlines guidelines for creating accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Germany. It addresses technical and organizational requirements to ensure that charging stations are user-friendly for people with disabilities, incorporating design standards for ease of use, accessibility, and safety. The guidelines emphasize the integration of universal design principles to enable independent usage by all, including those with physical limitations.

This document provides guidelines to design electric vehicle charging stations in Ireland to be universally accessible. It discusses design principles for charging station components, site, and information provision, and emphasizes the importance of inclusivity for users with disabilities. The guidelines were developed through consultations with various stakeholders and draw on international best practices.

The document primarily focuses on the transition challenges and solutions for disabled consumers in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK. It details barriers such as insufficient knowledge, lack of suitable vehicles, reliance on public charging networks, and high costs. Solutions include promoting better consumer information, improving vehicle accessibility, and enhancing public charging infrastructure to accommodate the needs of disabled users.

The document "Overnight Charging Policies – IZEVA Report" provides a detailed analysis of strategies to optimize overnight electric vehicle (EV) charging in multi-unit dwellings (MUDs). It addresses challenges like limited access to charging infrastructure in urban areas and the need for innovative policies and business models. The report categorizes approaches into regulations, financial incentives, business models, technology for load management, and awareness programs.

The document "Standards for EV Smart Charging: A Guide for Local Authorities" is a comprehensive guide focusing on the integration of electric vehicles (EVs) into the power grid through smart charging. It provides insights into the importance of smart charging in optimizing energy use and grid stability, highlights the roles of various international standards in EV grid integration, and discusses future-proofing public charging infrastructure.