A series of events and perspectives navigating the inflexion point in Europe's demand for EV charging.
Explore how smart investment, innovative technology, and progressive policy are reshaping public EV charging networks. Join our expert panel for insights that could transform the market. Event recording now live.
In the first event in our Ramping Up series, we spoke to Toby Poston, CEO of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), to address the critical challenges and opportunities in the UK's EV landscape. Watch it now.
EV adoption has reached a pivotal inflexion point across Europe.
In the UK, compliance with the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate is set to drive rapid growth in both the national EV parc and the demand for public charging infrastructure.
Across Europe, this accelerating shift underscores the urgent need for higher levels of investment in commercially viable EV charging projects that can support this transition while delivering sustainable returns.
Join us for a series of events and perspectives unlocking value for investors, charge point operators (CPOs), government authorities, and other stakeholders across the continent.
Uncover the challenges slowing fleet electrification in the UK—from regulatory hurdles to infrastructure gaps—and hear actionable strategies from industry leaders.
Explore how smart investment, innovative technology, and progressive policy are reshaping public EV charging networks. Join our expert panel for insights that could transform the market.
As electric vehicle (EV) adoption accelerates, questions remain around the pace, scale, and long-term commercial viability of the infrastructure needed to support it.
In the second event of our Ramping Up series, leaders from investment, banking, advisory and policy came together to examine how we can unlock scalable, investable EV charging infrastructure – and what it will take to build a commercially sustainable network.
Watch the recording to hear expert perspectives on:
Bringing together leaders from across the EV ecosystem, this discussion provides valuable insights into how commercial realities, policy frameworks and innovation intersect to drive deployment – and where the most promising opportunities lie for future investment and impact.
Priya joined Infracapital in 2021 to develop the Greenfield infrastructure investment activities. Priya has over 17 years’ experience in infrastructure financing, development and asset management.
Priya joined Infracapital from Deloitte, where she was a director of the infrastructure advisory team advising infrastructure fund clients on telecoms, energy, transport project financings, and acquisitions. Prior to Deloitte, Priya was a Vice-President at Canadian developer Ledcor as well as a Director with 3i plc, where she was responsible for origination, execution and asset management of infrastructure investments across sectors including energy transmission and generation, accommodation and transport. Priya transferred to 3i plc following their acquisition of Barclays Infrastructure Funds Management, where she was an Investment Director. Priya holds an MSc degree in Economics from University College London and a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from the University of Oxford. She is authorised to undertake investment activities by M&G under the Certification Regime.
Vicky was appointed CEO of ChargeUK, the voice of the UK’s EV charging infrastructure industry, in May 2024, after serving as the organisation’s inaugural Vice-Chair for Policy and Communications. With over 20 years of experience in policy and communications leadership, she has held key roles, including Head of Policy and Public Affairs at broadband infrastructure provider CityFibre, Head of Government Affairs at social network Bebo, and Executive Director of the Commercial Broadcasters Association. She has also advised organisations across the mobile, publishing, and sharing economy sectors. Vicky joined the EV charging industry in 2021, working with Dutch charge point operator Fastned before joining UK-based Connected Kerb in 2023. Passionate about driving the growth of innovative industries, she is committed to scaling sustainable solutions and motivated by the urgent need to decarbonise our economy.
Julia is based in London and her work covers the EMEA region. She has over 15 years of industry experience as an arranger, financial modeller and adviser of social infrastructure and transportation transactions. Julia started her professional career as a Graduate Trainee with RBS. Amongst other qualifications, Julia holds a PhD in Economics from the Technical University in Berlin, Germany, and a Master's in European Business from the ESCP-EAP in Paris, France.
David has more than 10 years of investment banking experience with a significant advisory and financing track record across the digital and energy transition sectors. He has been with CBHH since 2021.
Prior to joining CBHH, David worked for large multinational firms including Morgan Stanley, CIBC and Irving Oil with a focus on the energy sector. He has advised listed and private corporations, private equity funds, institutional investors and governments across a range of complex transactions. David is a CFA Charterholder.
With regards to EV Charging, David advised Roam (formerly EVC) on its investment from Denham Sustainable Infrastructure, as well as Weev on its investment from Octopus Sustainable Infrastructure Fund. David is also currently advising on several EV charging and related mandates across Europe.
Alex brings over two decades of experience from the finance and commercial vehicle sectors to his current focus on EV adoption and charging infrastructure. Operating globally from London, Alex advises on fleet electrification, mobility-as-a-service, and the creation of investable EV charging infrastructure. His deep expertise in finance, asset management, and transportation makes him a key voice in the discussion.
In the first event in our Ramping Up series, we spoke to Toby Poston, CEO of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), to address the critical challenges and opportunities in the UK's EV landscape.
With the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate propelling rapid growth in the UK's EV parc, this pivotal moment brings both exciting prospects and significant hurdles for fleet electrification. Our discussion will delved into:
This engaging session aims to provide valuable insights and practical guidance for industry stakeholders, policymakers, and businesses navigating the evolving EV ecosystem.
Toby’s mission is to inform, inspire and influence the automotive community in meeting the road transport needs of society. That means helping their members to work with Government in delivering decarbonisation that provides environmental, societal and economic benefits to all. He has successfully campaigned for policy and regulatory changes worth over £1.5 billion, secured regular meetings with senior government officials and ministers, and coordinated industry input into post-Brexit and COVID-19 challenges and opportunities.
Elaine is a Chartered Systems Engineer with a decade of experience in the sustainable energy and transport industries. During this time, Elaine has been engaged in innovation trials and led consultancy projects helping organisations of different types and sizes understand what the transition to electric road transport means and how best to navigate the associated changes. She has a successful track record of managing multi-stakeholder, data-based projects for electricity Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), Local Authorities, fleet operators and other organisations.
As a Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure expert, Elaine’s domain knowledge, data analysis skillset and ability to engage with different stakeholders to develop bespoke and evidence-based strategies for infrastructure rollout are highly valued by Steer’s clients.
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