Requirements for deploying chargepoints in European multi-family homes

LCP Delta explored the technical and regulatory needs for installing EV charging stations in multi-family homes across six European countries. This provided insights to help a client deploy their multi-family home charging technology more effectively. 

Background

Our client is a manufacturer of chargepoints and focuses on innovative EV charging technologies. They aim to establish a strong foothold in the multi-family housing (MFH) market by deploying their bespoke and patented technology—a scalable, dynamic load-balancing EV charging solution. The increasing adoption of EVs, coupled with legislative and market trends, makes this an opportune moment for the client to address challenges in communal charging infrastructure.

What the client needed and their key question(s)

The client sought a comprehensive study to:

• Understand technical and regulatory requirements in key European markets.
• Find the best strategies to deploy their charging technology.
• Identify barriers to deploying their technology.
• Assess financial and regulatory incentives for their EV charging solutions.

Our solution

We conducted thorough research, including interviews with building managers, chargepoint service providers and network operators. We used forecasts and regulatory data to provide:

• Insights into laws, technical standards and installation protocols.
• Assessments of financial incentives, EV adoption rates, and multi-family housing trends in Germany, the UK, France, Spain, Sweden, and Italy.
• A detailed report showing how their charging technology fits market needs and regulations. They found Germany, France and the UK to be the best markets for their solution deployment.

Our impact

We delivered a comprehensive market assessment, offering:

• A tailored market entry assessment, informed by real-world stakeholder perspectives.
• Innovative recommendations, such as wireless charging for retrofit challenges and centralised platforms for stakeholder coordination.

The client praised the report for its completeness and high quality, highlighting its value for strategic decisions.