BUSINESS INSIGHTS
Advanced technology insights: EV charging across the world – Currents of change

EV adoption promises a cleaner, electrified future, but delivering the charging infrastructure to match remains one of the toughest challenges of the transition. Turning ambition into reliable, profitable charging networks requires mastering a set of critical levers.

This episode features Adam Healy (Partner and EV Charging Lead, based in Roland Berger’s London office), Aaron Chugger (Principal – Transaction & Investor Services, London), Erin Sowerby (Partner – Energy Practice, Chicago), Jack Zhuang (Principal - Automotive Practice, Shanghai), Martin Weissbart (Partner - Infrastructure Investor Support Europe Lead, based in Munich), and Stefan Riederle (Senior Partner - Automotive Practice, Munich), as they discuss how to successfully scale and future-proof EV charging infrastructure across the globe.

Speaking from extensive project experience, they show why uneven adoption across Europe, China, and the Americas creates very different infrastructure challenges, and why many markets struggle to keep charger rollout aligned with EV growth. From managing aging grid capacity and shifting investment priorities to ensuring seamless integration of faster, smarter charging technology, they highlight the factors that determine which ecosystems thrive and which fall behind.

Looking ahead, they share their perspective on the global competitive landscape and what European and US players must do to close the gap to leading Chinese OEMs and battery innovators. Learn why realistic planning, grid readiness, and disciplined investment are essential to building resilient, competitive EV charging ecosystems.

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