This briefing paper from the ZEV Transition Council introduces a structured framework for policymakers to guide the timely and effective deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The framework sequences policies across three market phases—early, developing, and scaling—shifting from foundational support and standards to regulated deployment targets, and finally to equity programs and competition oversight.
By presenting an in-depth description of a phased, tailored, and user-centric approach informed by global examples of existing policies, this report provides policymakers with a comprehensive framework to navigate the complexities of charging infrastructure deployment.
Figure 1: Policy sequencing for each market development phase
The colors indicate the phase for which the policy area is most important (blue for early, yellow for developing, and purple for scaling); the darker shades indicate that the policy area could slowly fade in or out, respectively.
