Transport for Wales (TfW) has announced it is offering all of its 22 local authorities free access to a shared national data platform – ChargePoint Navigator – to accelerate the rollout of EV infrastructure.
The ChargePoint Navigator platform is designed to simplify site selection for councils, reduce planning costs, and support infrastructure development.
It is a key step in delivering the Wales Electric Vehicle Charging Action Plan, which highlights the need for more coordinated, data-led approaches to EV charging across Wales.
Originally funded and co-developed by UK Power Networks Distribution System Operator (DSO) and Field Dynamics, ChargePoint Navigator has been deployed across London, the East and South East of England since 2024/25, where it serves 133 local authorities.
This marks the first time the platform has operated at a national level outside England.
Tony Clayton, EV Infrastructure Programme Manager at Transport for Wales said, “As Wales’ EV charging network matures, our focus is shifting from simply increasing charger numbers to ensuring provision is fair, strategic and meets the needs of communities across the country.
“ChargePoint Navigator supports this by bringing consistent data and shared expertise into one place, helping us raise standards and ensuring EV infrastructure contributes fully to our wider transport and decarbonisation ambitions.”
Lynne McDonald, Head of Local Net Zero at UK Power Networks DSO said, “I’m thrilled and proud to see ChargePoint Navigator going beyond our geographies and now national.
“ChargePoint Navigator was designed with, and for our 133 local authorities to give them the confidence and evidence they need to plan infrastructure that is fair, equitable, and works for their communities.”
