Arcadis has been selected by the Welsh Government as one of eight suppliers on a new Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Framework.
Through this framework, Arcadis will provide technical and professional advisory services to support the delivery of EVCI projects across Wales, aligning with Wales’s ambitious sustainability targets and commitment to achieving net zero emissions.
With over 200 public sector organisations able to access this framework, Arcadis’ involvement will help establish a structured, efficient approach to EVCI deployment across the country. As of now, electric vehicle charging in Wales has often relied on limited, piecemeal initiatives from individual authorities, creating gaps in both coverage and consistency. This new framework aims to address these gaps by enabling local authorities to implement effective, data-driven EVCI solutions that cater to the public’s growing needs.
Arcadis will seek to leverage its innovative digital tool, EVCI Locate, to identify optimal EVCI installation sites across Wales, while Curb IQ, a proprietary curbside intelligence tool, could offer granular digital mapping for precise, high-impact placements. These tools could play an essential role in ensuring Wales’ EVCI infrastructure is positioned to maximise accessibility and use, benefiting both residents and visitors by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality.
The EVCI Framework will run until August 2028, with Arcadis leading the effort in close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams from Arcadis’ Mobility, Places, Resilience, and Intelligence practices. As a trusted partner to many local authorities in Wales, Arcadis brings a wealth of experience in EV advisory services to this framework. This new partnership builds upon an already successful track record of supporting local authorities in their transitions to electric fleets and in expanding public EV charging infrastructure.
Roisin Naughton, Head of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Advisory at Arcadis said:
"This framework is a pivotal step for Wales as it transforms how public sector organisations adopt and implement EV infrastructure. By creating a streamlined, accessible pathway for advisory support, the Welsh Government is ensuring that EVCI implementation is equitable, efficient, and environmentally beneficial. Arcadis is thrilled to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future for Wales by providing strategic and technical guidance in this critical transition.”
