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The roads of the future are electric – EMC considerations for EV charging points

New electric car models are being introduced almost daily. The market forecast for the BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) predicts very strong growth in the coming years.

02/06/2021 12:52:36

In 2018, the market share of electric cars reached approximately 2.5 percent, and the number of electric cars built worldwide rose to more than two million units for the first time. By 2030, the number is expected to increase tenfold, up to 60 percent, which will correspond to 20 million cars sold per year worldwide. Notably, around 80 percent of electric vehicle sales today are for purely electric vehicles (BEVs).

The charging infrastructure currently seems to be receiving little consideration in the rush to design and develop new electric car models. However, it is at least as important as the cars themselves.

Approximately 77,000 charging stations are required for one million electric vehicles – including 7,000 DC rapid charging stations. With 20 million cars sold per year, 140,000 DC fast-charging stations would have to be installed by 2030. This is a challenge, not only from an economic point of view, but also from a technical point of view. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) plays a key role in products designed for charging BEVs and HEVs (hybrid electric vehicles).

Read the full article in the June issue of DPA

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.