Data from recent ChargePoint and CBRE study underscores the need for more electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in workplace settings.
“As more and more drivers embrace electric vehicles, it’s critical that charging be accessible anywhere a driver needs it,” says Rich Mohr, SVP, Americas at ChargePoint. “While workplaces have offered EV charging as an amenity for years, we’re seeing a clear need for more chargers in order to meet the driver demand, and quickly.”
“Building owners and occupiers alike are adding amenities that encourage greater office attendance, and EV charging fits that need well,” says Scott Howard, CBRE global head of EV charging. “EV drivers prefer to recharge – or top off – their vehicles far more frequently than do drivers of conventional vehicles. Thus, allowing employees and tenants to charge while they’re at work is a huge advantage, especially for drivers with longer commutes.”
Key takeaways:
- The report highlights a 2023 increase in charging station utilization at the workplace at nearly three times the rate of increase in charging station installations.
- Based on 2023 ChargePoint sessions across thousands of office buildings in the United States, the research showed a 64% gain in charging sessions vs. a 22% growth of new charging ports.
- Similarly, ChargePoint’s network charging data also showed a nearly 30% increase in the average number of unique drivers using workplace charging ports during 2023.
- Data highlights that the workplace was the second most popular charging location after home charging, with 27% of all 2023 charging sessions occurring at workplaces, compared with 39% taking place at home.
