Sustainable business models for public charging points

This paper is an investigation into the optimal scenario for the placement and operation of public charging points for electric vehicles. The points will be placed in semi-large Dutch municipalities during 2013 up to 2015 and operated until 2020. Different cost-, income- and organisation measures are combined using scenario planning, showing the financial impact on the budget of the charging point operator. Interviews held with involved stakeholders on the measures and scenarios reveal their opinions and preferences. Combining the analyses leads to a recommendation on optimal measure combinations to stimulate the placement and operation of public charging points.