4. Securing Costs and Investments
Deploying an EV charging infrastructure project requires significant initial investments (CAPEX) and generates new operating costs (OPEX). Rigorous financial engineering is required to ensure the long-term profitability of the transition.
4.1 Financial Structuring: CAPEX vs. OPEX
Two main acquisition models are competing for businesses.
Ownership purchase (CAPEX model): The company purchases the equipment, finances the connection and civil engineering work, and becomes the owner of the infrastructure. This model offers the lowest total cost over the long term and full control over the asset, but requires a significant immediate cash outlay and places the risk of technological obsolescence on the company.
Leasing or “As-a-Service” (OPEX model): A third-party...
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Securing Costs and Investments
Operating, maintaining, and upgrading the infrastructure
Regulations
Mobility Orientation Act (LOM) – Law No. 2019-1,428 of December 24, 2019 – https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/loda/id/JORFTEXT000039666574
Decree No. 2021-546 of May 4, 2021 (amendment to the EV charging station decree) – https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/eli/decret/2021/5/4/2021-546/jo/texte
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