Charging infrastructure

WE UNDERSTAND THE ISSUE OF CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
AS PART OF AN OVERALL SYSTEM

P3 supports, develops and delivers

EXPERT

JOHANNA HECKMANN
Head of Charging Infrastructure

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P3 EXPERTISE

6,000 charging tests and much more

We understand the topic of charging infrastructure as part of an overall system – from the vehicle to the charging infrastructure and the energy network. That’s why we work in a network through our expertise and bring the right consultants to the project – from mechanical engineers and electrical engineers to IT specialists and business economists

More than 6,000 charging tests conducted worldwide enable us to make statements and recommendations on typical interoperability problems, but also on the need for improvement with regard to availability and data quality in the area of charging infrastructure.

P3 supports, develops & delivers

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We use our comprehensive knowledge of hardware models, operators and mobility service providers and their offerings for strategic partnering.

We identify suitable partners for our customers in order to ensure sufficient market coverage and to secure your business model.

With us, you receive comprehensive consulting services based on broad technology expertise and strategic vision.

CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE

Services

CORE ISSUES

Technical Interoperability
High Power Charging (HPC)
Inductive Charging
E2E-Processes
Pricing Strategies
Strategic Cooperations
Distribution from Customer Perspective
IT Backend
Communication Protocolls
Standardization & ISO

SERVICES

MARKET STUDIES & ASSESSMENT
Market & competitor analysis, supplier screenings, regulatory framework, market (entry) strategies, business cases
SERVICE & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: HARDWARE & IT
E2E development of charging services, design-to-cost & cost-down analysis, customer requirements, sales strategies & pricing
OPERATIONS & ROLL-OUT
Program management, testing, standardization, roll-out planning, dimensioning & management

CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE

PROJECT EXAMPLES

We cover various topics in the area of EV charging and offer a holistic service approach

CHARGING MARKET USE
CASES CHARGING HARDWARE GRID INTEGRATION IT
BACKEND CHARGING SERVICES PRODUCT LIFECYCLE

CHALLENGES

We analyze the dynamic charging market and have a broad overview of international key players, market roles and the value chain.

Market development and market players are highly dynamic and subject to constant changes
Future market penetration rates for EVs are unpredictable
Many players with various charging infrastructure products and IT backend solutions on the market -> non-transparent product & service offers
Different laws & standards in different countries complicate getting an overview over legal requirements (e.g. Eichrecht in Germany)

STAKEHOLDERS / PLAYERS

Automotive Industry

Energy Industry

Manufacturers / Service Providers

Public

SOLUTION & APPROACH

P3 CO2 compliance tool
Calculation of xEV market development according to regional CO2 fleet legislation, including manufacturer- and market-specific forecasts
P3 xEV database
Database with technical specification and SOP of future xEV announcements to derive vehicle requirements and future technological developments
P3 market & competitor analysis
Updated benchmarks of players in charging infrastructure market along the value chain and in international markets (CPO, MSP, manufacturers, …)
P3 value chain
Assessment of value pools and business potentials for established market players and potential new entrants under consideration of current market situation

CHALLENGES

We define and evaluate different use cases and also challenge the technical feasibility.

Different customer groups (private person, companies, municipalities, etc.) and use cases (cars, trucks, buses, electric flying) require individual charging solutions under the consideration of the standardized requirements and regulations
The current and future charging behavior of customers is developing dynamically
The business models encompass an extensive value chain that only leads to realistic solutions when considered holistically
Customer experience is an important part of building infrastructure, so End2End testing is critical to ensure the quality of use cases

STAKEHOLDERS / PLAYERS

Automotive Industry

Energy Industry

Manufacturers / Service Providers

Public

SOLUTION & APPROACH

P3 use case definition
Based on individual customer requirements P3 derives key use cases including charging sites, technical specifications and partnering options
P3 customer behaviour
Tracking of realistic driving profiles and customer surveys to derive market shares of charging use cases
P3 business model evaluation
Development and assessment of customer-specific business models and potentials and definition of future-proof KPIs
P3 EVSE demand-driven tool
Tool to derive a demand-driven expansion of charging infrastructure with amatching of xEV and EVSE requirements and current situation

CHALLENGES

System interoperability between vehicle and charging station must become the standard, while maintaining quality and reducing overall costs is very important.

Growing market offer with non-transparent specifications
In many cases, the interaction between vehicle and charging infrastructure needs to be optimized and customers are facing major issues
Today’s charging infrastructure has enormous cost potential and is still very expensive in many areas, especially in the DC/HPC area
An enormous variety and variation of charging hardware makes it impossible to keep track

STAKEHOLDERS / PLAYERS

Automotive Industry

Energy Industry

Manufacturers / Service Providers

Public

SOLUTION & APPROACH

P3 HW database
Hardware masterlist with data on international hardware manufacturers and technical specifications
P3 cost benchmark
Cost comparison of products and on components level for cost-down potentials and supplier strategy
P3 interop testing
Interoperability testing in more than 2,500 on-site test drivesworldwide in the area of AC and DC charging
P3 technology evaluation
Approach for assessment of new technologies (e.g. automated, wireless charging) and pilot management
P3 RFQ management
Management of call for tenders or management of reply to ongoing tenders and project management within tendering process
P3 requirements analysis
Derive use case specific requirements towards charging infrastructure and identify suitable solutions and suppliers – based on assessment tools

CHALLENGES

We take the grid integration of EVs into account and underline the holistic approach with combined competences from automotive and energy industry.

Integration of EVs in distribution grid is linked to various challenges
Market individual requirements, standards & regulations
High costs for HPC grid connection and different potential efficiency-enhancing measures available

STAKEHOLDERS / PLAYERS

Automotive Industry

Energy Industry

Manufacturers / Service Providers

Public

SOLUTION & APPROACH

P3 Smart Home Integration
Analysis and evaluation of smart home integration scenarios, e.g. with evaluation of HEMS and identification of suitable suppliers
P3 grid connection analysis
Analysis of different grid types and technical features, based on a grid operator database
P3 HPC park configurator
Opimization of HPC park design by considering stationary battery storages or further measures
P3 power readiness checks (PRC)
Site specific assessment of available grid capacities and recommendation on installation scenario for charging infrastructure

CHALLENGES

We help included stakeholders to select, develop, test and operate IT Backend Systems that manage day-to-day charging operations with highest efficiency and reliability.

Evolving IT Technologies: Charge Point Communication Protocols evolve fast and new novel IT functionalities (e.g. Plug & Charge) appear in the Charging Ecosystem
Rapidly changing customer demands: CPOs do not only expect basic IT Backend functionalities for operating and managing its charging infrastructure, but also advanced 360° services (First-level customer support, MSP services, companies)
New market entrants: Established IoT players enter the CPO IT Backend market
Demand for IT-security within the emobility field evolves due to increased end customer acceptance (optional)

STAKEHOLDERS / PLAYERS

Automotive Industry

Energy Industry

Manufacturers / Service Providers

Public

SOLUTION & APPROACH

P3 CPO backend benchmark
Benchmark of state-of-the-art Charge Point Management Systems (CPMS) basedon test case database
P3 IT requirements engineering
IT requirements engineering for future CPO IT backend functions (e.g. OCPP 2.0, PnC, Eichrecht) and further development of scope of features
P3 test integration support
Integration support to launch new IT systems on existing hardware or vice versa and testing of features
P3 test catalogue
Defined test catalogue with > 700 test cases to make sure interoperability and smooth operation of charging infrastructure

CHALLENGES

We support OEMs, CPOs and MSPs with design, development, implementation and testing of novel digital charging services.

Need for charging services to enhance customer experience + revenue potentials
Fast evolving ecosystem for digital services within charging ecosystem(Reservation, Charging Stop Proposal/ eRoute, Plug & Charge)
High development complexity due to
- different desired frontend types (App, Webportal, Headunit)
- multiple involved stakeholders (cross-functional/ cross-industry teams)
High content quality and real-time information are crucial for successful operations of digital charging services

STAKEHOLDERS / PLAYERS

Automotive Industry

Energy Industry

Manufacturers / Service Providers

Public

SOLUTION & APPROACH

P3 charging services development
User-centric and need-based development of digital charging services withrequirements engineering
P3 E2E test drives
P3 conducts E2E content validation trips (EU, JP) from end-customer perspective in order to test content quality and real-time information capability of charging services
P3 pricing strategy
Calculation of TCO for charging hardware, derivation of different digital pricing approaches and determination of prices to be achieved
P3 service benchmark
Benchmarks for analogue & digital services, especially installation, maintenance and in-car/charging station services and mystery shopping approaches

CHALLENGES

We support the operative PLM, as this is a key for the industry to secure investments and support state of the art charging functions.

xEVs and EVSE need to be deployed in the market on an increasing scale and under real market conditions
First activities were limited to pilot or research projects – the application on a larger scale brings new challenges
To ease the market launch and continuous management of different E-Mobility features, standardized processes and products need to be developed
After-sales requirements and priorities are changing

STAKEHOLDERS / PLAYERS

Automotive Industry

Energy Industry

Manufacturers / Service Providers

Public

SOLUTION & APPROACH

P3 TCO tool
Detailed TCO calculation and feature analysis of charging hardware and derivation of profitable scenarios for fleet electrification
P3 program management
Project and operative management to support and coordinate product development roadmaps and processes
P3 standardization insights
Participation in standardization committees and evaluation of progress on behalf of customers in the areas of wireless charging, charging communication and more
P3 after sales concepts
Allocation of after-sales value chain with gap analysis towards con-ventional processes and training concepts for target groups like workshop personnel and more

CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE

WE UNDERSTAND THE ISSUE OF CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE AS PART OF AN OVERALL SYSTEM

EXPERT