One advantage of developing a new site is that you can choose the best location for it. Developing the hub near high-demand areas—such as commercial zones, public transport hubs, or major highways—means a wide range of users can access it. This includes fleet operators and the public. High usage levels make the site a more attractive and viable investment. 

By developing a new site, you can also plan for accessibility and traffic flow. You can design the site to fit vehicles of all sizes, including larger fleet vehicles such as buses and vans. By carefully planning entry and exit points you can reduce delays for users, improving efficiency and the overall user experience. 

Developing a new charging site means you can design a hub that meets the needs of the EV ecosystem.  

A key advantage is that you can plan a new site with space to expand in future. For example, adding more chargers, upgrading to faster technology, or integrating solutions like battery storage or renewable energy. This forward-thinking approach allows the hub to grow as more people drive EVs. It also helps you avoid costly retrofits. 

Using design software like AutoCAD, planners can create efficient layouts for charging stations. Many chargepoint operators (CPOs) have in-house design teams, but they can also work with third-party designers. Speaking with design experts and on-the-ground staff during the planning phase helps identify potential challenges early on. This reduces costly on-site adjustments and allows all vehicle types to access the site. 

Another benefit of a new site is that you can tailor the layout to fit a range of vehicles, from small cars to heavy-duty buses and trucks. This keeps the hub user friendly and capable of serving multiple fleets at the same time.  

Developing a new site means you can make sure the charging hub has up-to-date and efficient systems from the start. For example, you can incorporate smart charging solutions to enable real-time energy management, dynamic pricing, and load balancing. These features cut energy costs by shifting demand to off-peak hours and make the site more efficient. 

You can also include advanced energy storage systems, such as battery storage, in the design. These systems allow the hub to operate independently of the grid during peak demand or outages, making it more resilient and sustainable. Integrating these technologies from the beginning helps you to futureproof the hub. 

Developing a new site gives you the freedom to design a hub without the limitations that often come with retrofitting an existing location. Older sites may need costly upgrades to outdated electrical systems or layouts designed for internal combustion engine vehicles. A new site is a blank slate that you can tailor for electric vehicles. 

Existing sites can also be restricted by size or zoning regulations. This might limit the number of chargepoints you can install, or the types of vehicles that can fit. By starting fresh, you can choose a location that meets your current needs while leaving room for future expansion.