The charging infrastructures for electric vehicles and their installation process: The Turin project with Enel X Way

This study aims to make an overall analysis of public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, with a particular focus on the installation process. The research is based on the practical case of the installation of two charging infrastructures in the Municipality of Turin, thanks to the collaboration with the Enel X Way company which made participation in its project possible. The ambitious European targets have set 2035 as the deadline for the transition to completely green mobility. In light of this, the thesis aims to understand how the charging infrastructure network is developing and whether it is currently adequate for the development of electric vehicles and for the achievement of European targets. Similarly, the critical analysis of the installation process of an electrical infrastructure is carried on, to highlight any limitations and to propose solutions that make the process as smooth, rapid and adequate as possible. The study adopts a technical-economic perspective in order to provide specific notions of charging methods, processes and technical procedures required by the regulations, without however neglecting business opportunities, market analyzes, at national and European level, and the decision-making process that underlies the choice of locations and the type of infrastructure to install. Finally, it will end with the application to a practical case in the city of Turin which will give the opportunity to implement the methods and concepts analyzed, also through the use of photographic material developed during inspections at specific sites.