The deployment of charging infrastructure is the prerequisite for the spread of electric vehicles. A well-established charging network increases vehicle miles using electricity, relieves range anxiety and reduces inconvenience concerning the charging process. EVs are visualized to dominate the future mobility market in Europe. However, a robust charging infrastructure necessary to make e-mobility a complete reality is seen as lagging behind requirements. The discrepancy in the development of EVs and their charging infrastructure is being recognized across Europe. V2G (vehicle-to-grid) applications are also evolving at a great pace. The fundamental issues being considered, thus, revolve around where to charge the EVs, who will build the charging infrastructure, and whether electricity grids or fast- or ultra-fast charging networks will be ready for the envisioned EV growth.

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