As electric transport gathers pace, businesses are investing in charging infrastructure to support everything from public charging networks to bus depots and electric freight operations. But what determines the ongoing cost of powering these sites, and why can seemingly similar charging operations face very different electricity bills?
In this latest Transport + Energy Explains webinar, in association with Brook Green Supply, we’ll explore what really goes into the cost of commercial EV charging, looking beyond wholesale electricity prices to understand the different charges that make up an energy bill.
The webinar takes place on 24 November at 11am. Drawing on bespoke modelling and analysis from Brook Green Supply’s Future Cost of EV Charging report, the discussion will explore four charging environments – AC and DC public charging, bus depots and electric HGV depots – and how their energy costs could evolve towards 2030.
From grid connections and network charges to location and how intensively infrastructure is used, the session will unpack the factors shaping charging costs and what organisations should consider when planning and investing in infrastructure.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Wholesale electricity – how much of an EV charging site’s energy bill comes from the electricity itself
- Network and connection costs – why can securing a larger grid connection mean higher ongoing costs?
- Geography – why does the location of a charging site affect what operators pay?
- Capacity utilisation – what happens when charging infrastructure is built ahead of demand?
Meet the speakers
James Evison, Content Manager, Transport + Energy
James Evison is an editor specialising in digital content, including work on PPA Award-winning and shortlisted content campaigns and events. He has worked for a number of publishing companies, including RBI, UBM, William Reed, Metropolis and Faversham House. Across a variety of roles, he has developed websites, newsletters and other digital assets, producing, editing and creating best-in-class news, features and other content.
William Walker, Commercial Solutions Manager, Brook Green Supply
William specialises in energy solutions for large and complex businesses. Since joining in 2024, he has developed a particular focus on the EV sector, working closely with chargepoint operators and fleet businesses to structure flexible energy solutions that help them manage costs, navigate complex requirements and progress their electrification and decarbonisation plans.
Judy O’Keefe, Fleet Director, Openreach
Judy O’Keefe is a senior leader with a strong background in operational transformation, engineering strategy, and commercial delivery. As Director of Fleet Management, she oversees Openreach’s 23,000-vehicle fleet (largest racked fleet in the UK), on track to reach 7,000 by the end of the financial year. She is passionate about sustainability and proud to be playing a key role in delivering BT Group’s Net Zero targets.
Judy’s leadership style is collaborative and people-first. She believes that empowering teams, building trusted partnerships, and making data-led decisions are essential to enabling engineers to deliver for the business and its customers. She also champions the importance of educating and supporting EV drivers to bust myths and encourage adoption —while recognising that diesel engine (ICE) vehicles still have a role to play. Ensuring engineers have the right vehicle for the job is a decision grounded in operational data.
Previously, Judy served as Operational & Innovation Director, where she was proud to help lead the fibre transformation of Openreach. She has also held senior roles in engineering innovation, commercial contracts, and financial risk—bringing a wealth of experience to her current role.
