Executive Summary
Context
Recommendations
EV Growth Creates Opportunities and Threats
EVs Present the Biggest Load Growth in a Generation
New Loads Can Cause Problems for Network Management
The Unique and Rapidly Evolving Demands of E-Mobility
The E-Mobility Ecosystem Is Complex
The E-Mobility Customer Base Is Diverse
Competition in E-Mobility Will Be Fierce
EV Business Models Will Evolve Rapidly
Infrastructure Business Models
Grid Services Business Models
Fleet Conversion and Management Business Models
Mobility Services Business Models
EV Business Model Development Is a Four-Step Process
Plan EV Analytics Infrastructure Today
A Minority of Utilities Have Substantive EV Strategies
Create a Strategy Before EV Growth Accelerates
Analytics Are Essential to Business Model Development
Redefining EVs as IoT Highlights the Value of Data Integration
Embed Analytics throughout the EV Ecosystem
Involve IT in EV Planning at an Early Stage
Adopt a Flexible Approach to EV Technology Infrastructure
Match Business Model Inflection Points with Technology Developments
Incorporate Analytics into the Project Lifecycle
Strategy and Planning
Program Design
Program Buildout
Program Operations
EV Data and Analytics Requirements Highlight the Need for a CDO Role
Collaborate to Maximize Access to EV Data
Manage Visibility Gaps