EV Charging Solutions
EV charging is one of the fastest-growing subsegments in the automotive industry, with the charging infrastructure market in Europe alone forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 30% between now and 2030.
While sales of electric vehicles continue to soar across the world, the corresponding number of charging points is lagging behind, leaving consumers and car manufacturers in urgent need of more. In the UK alone, the Policy Exchange think-tank predicts a need for over 400,000 charging points, where there are currently only 65,000. With this anticipated level of demand comes a need for cost effective, durable solutions, that offer both speed and flexibility.
Fast chargers are currently in the spotlight, with the EU’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) requiring public fast chargers to be available every 60km along the Trans-European Transport Network: the region’s main transport corridor.
Governments are backing these ambitions with hard cash, with Germany planning to invest €3 billion by 2030 into the extension of the public charging network and the UK government recently announcing plans to grow the number of charge points to reach 300,000 over the same period, at an estimated additional cost of £1.6 billion
This is all great news for players in the electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) market, especially when you consider the EU’s target equates to around 6 million additional chargers by 2030.
The Total Solution Approach
Avnet Silica provides an end-to-end solution from components, modules and gateways to design services such as hardware, firmware and software development all the way through to Cloud services and eUICC connectivity. And we’re supported by many of the world’s leading suppliers.
Whether you’re manufacturing wall-boxes, or you need high power fast charging options with communications and security built-in, Avnet Silica has the experience and capabilities to deliver charging technology solutions at any scale for local authorities, power companies, governments, commercial space owners and home solutions businesses.
From the forecourt to the cloud, we complement your skillset to get your EV charging requirements deployed faster, better and stronger.
EV Charging Applications we Support
Areas of EV Charging We Can Support you With
| Display | Software | Compute | Power Management and remote IoT Connectivity | IP&E |
Offering rugged displays for demanding environments, we can help you design and assemble display solutions for EV charging stations, from touch surface to chassis.
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From Operating System (OS) customisation to Graphical User Interface (GUI) design and beyond, we provide software solutions for a wide range of EV charging applications.
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From Edge device to Cloud connectivity, via LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, LoRa and NFC. Our industrial embedded computing platform enables customer-facing systems for EV charging to operate 24/7, with an extended lifespan support of up to 30 years.
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We partner with Intel, NXP, ST, Lumisil, onsemi, Quectel and Microsoft on compute solutions for EV charging in both x86 and ARM architectures. Our advanced embedded compute designs provide advanced functionality for various applications.
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We can support you with comprehensive hardware support for interconnect, passive and electro-mechanical components, to bring the whole EV charging solution together. |
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EV Battery Technology: Where We Are, and Where We’re Going
Electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a cornerstone of the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable transportation future. At the heart of this revolution are the batteries that power these vehicles. We look at where we currently stand with EV battery technology, focusing on lithium-ion cells, and explore where we are headed, including innovations that promise faster charging, greater capacity, and enhanced safety.
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Is WBG the Right Technology at Just the Right Time?
As the electric vehicle (EV) industry charges ahead, the demand for more efficient, faster, and reliable charging systems has become a significant challenge. WBG semiconductors are revolutionising EV charging systems, offering unique advantages over traditional silicon devices and potentially unlocking a more efficient, sustainable future for EV technology.
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Power to the (Local EV) People
As the electric vehicle (EV) revolution accelerates, one question is becoming increasingly urgent: where will the power to charge these vehicles come from? We explore how tapping into the grid to charge EVs poses unique challenges and how generating power locally at charging stations could offer a sustainable and practical alternative.
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Does Matter matter to EV Charging?
As the world becomes increasingly connected, technology is evolving to make our lives more convenient, efficient, and sustainable. A key development in this interconnected ecosystem is the Matter protocol, developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) — formerly known as the Zigbee Alliance. But does Matter matter to EV Charging?
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Safeguarding EV Charging from 'Quishing' (QR Code Phishing)
With the rapid expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, ensuring they provide both efficient, fast-charging capabilities and secure, trusted payment and interaction methods is critical.
However, while EV charging stations become ubiquitous, the use of QR codes at these stations introduces a new cybersecurity threat with broad implications: QR code phishing, also known as ‘quishing’.
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Episode 23: The Future of EV Charging
Electric vehicles or EVs are cool, but there are still twists in the road to market maturity. From accessibility and standardization issues to a lack of convenient and secure payment methods at charging stations, these could still throw a spoke in the wheel of electromobility. We are joined by Thomas Wagner of in-tech GmbH, a pioneer smart charging company based in Leipzig, and Thomas Foj, Director Vertical Market EMEA at Avnet Silica, to talk about the future of EV Charging.
Episode 32: Revving Up for a Greener Future: EV Charging and V2G Technology
As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, and the need for efficient and reliable charging infrastructure is growing Vehicle-to-grid Technology offers a solution that not only meets the energy needs but also benefits the electrical grid and helps reduce carbon emissions.
It also opens new business opportunities. So, let's dive into the exciting world of electric vehicle charging and see how it's shaping our future. Our guest this week: Henri Trintignac, CEO of Gulplug.
EV Charging Discovery Days
Watch this on-demand series with experts from Avnet Silica and our supplier partners to learn more about Connectivity, MCU, Power, Cloud, Services, HMI, power-line communication and many other solutions that will support you in designing modern connected systems.
Next-Gen EV Charging Solutions
Learn about the latest technologies for smarter car charging, including ISO15118 and vehicle to grid, modular solutions, complete reference designs, e-mobility and DC fast charging.
Join Avnet Silica’s Next-Gen EV Charging Solutions webinar sessions to find out about the latest technological advancements that are disrupting the market and driving the evolution of the EV charging industry.
The Future of EV Charging Series
According to Reuters, the world's major car companies expect to spend nearly $1.2 trillion between now and 2030 to develop and produce electric vehicles, along with the batteries and raw materials needed for them.
Electric vehicles aren't going anywhere and the future is certainly electric, but what obstacles do we need to overcome in order for consumers to completely buy into electric vehicles?
Harvey Wilson addresses these obstacles in his three-part EV charging series...
- Part 1: The Future of EV Charging - Revolutionary Developments are Closer Than You Think
- Part 2: Integrating EV Charging with Matter and the Smart Home
- Part 3: How V2G Benefits Drivers and Electricity Suppliers
- Part 1
- Part 2
- Part 3
Part 1: The Future of EV Charging - Revolutionary Developments are Closer Than You Think
Electric vehicles (EVs) are big business – you only need to look at Tesla’s share price to see just how big. Imagine how much more valuable the market would be if EVs could charge in a few seconds, not minutes or hours.
This article looks ahead to some of the new technologies being developed for quicker EV charging, with the promise of top-ups in only a few seconds, and what their impact might be.
Part 2: Integrating EV Charging with Matter and the Smart Home
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common on our roads, with sales continuing on an upward trend, there’s an increasing focus on how we charge them. For most of us, we’ll want to handle much of our charging at home, both for convenience and to take advantage of low-cost electricity tariffs. How can we integrate the EV charger with other smart home systems, and what opportunities could this create?
Part 3: How V2G Benefits Drivers and Electricity Suppliers
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) is the capability for EVs to send power from their batteries back to the main electricity grid. This can be hugely helpful in meeting demands on the grid, stabilising it, and dealing with the inconsistency of renewables. However, it brings with it new technical and commercial challenges and has been slow to find wide adoption.
Storing electricity is surprisingly difficult and expensive. Home storage batteries, such as Tesla's Powerwall, would do the job, but they are a costly solution.
Instead, how about utilising all the batteries already sitting in our driveways?
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EV Charging Whitepaper
Avnet’s EV charging experts from across the globe have collaborated on this new whitepaper - "EV Charging: The Fourth Transport Infrastructure".
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