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Investment is needed to create climate resilient EV infrastructure

Bad weather poses challenges to EV drivers and chargepoint operators, says Schneider Electric’s David Pownall

David Pownall
08 January 2026
David Pownall
David Pownall

 

Snow days create significant pressure on the UK’s electricity infrastructure. Cold weather drives up energy demand and increases the risk of faults, exposing potential weaknesses across the network. 

For drivers, this pressure is often felt most clearly at the charging point. In these conditions, driver confidence is critical. Drivers are less concerned with who operators a charger but whether it is working, accessible, and accurately reported on - without clear, real-time...

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