The global EV market is accelerating at pace, and reliable charging infrastructure is critical to keeping it moving. For EV charger manufacturers, design reliability isn’t just a goal - it’s the foundation of user trust, uptime, and long-term performance. We partner with innovators developing next-generation EV charging systems, helping them overcome the engineering and supply challenges that stand in the way of scalable, dependable infrastructure.
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Oct 24, 2025
Bridging the EV Charging Gap: Designing for Reliability
The Pain Points
Reliability in the Field
Outdoor charging environments are harsh. Extreme temperatures, UV exposure, vandalism, and heavy daily use all take their toll. Displays need to stay bright and readable in sunlight, touchscreens responsive with gloves and moisture, and every component must withstand weather and impact. Selecting components designed for outdoor duty is key to ensuring long-term field reliability and reducing costly maintenance.
User Experience and Accessibility
Consumers expect a frictionless experience. That means intuitive, responsive touch interaction, clear feedback, and accessible design for all users. A well-designed HMI makes charging faster, simpler, and more accessible for all users, while reinforcing brand quality and customer confidence.
Managing Standards and Supply Chains
Supporting multiple regional standards (CCS, CHAdeMO, GB/T etc), adds complexity to hardware and software design. Combined with global supply chain uncertainty, it’s essential to adopt a design-for-manufacture approach. Early planning and adaptable architectures help manufacturers stay ahead of disruptions and deliver on schedule.
Cybersecurity at the Edge
As EV chargers become smarter and more connected, embedded system security is essential. Secure architectures protect communication between the charger, grid, and cloud, preventing vulnerabilities and future-proofing against evolving cyber threats.
Balancing Cost with Innovation
The pressure is constant: reduce BOM cost while integrating advanced features like dynamic pricing, load balancing, or bi-directional charging. The key is finding the balance between innovation and reliability to ensure each design is both competitive and robust.
Where Anders Helps
We partner with EV charging manufacturers to tackle these challenges directly combining electronics expertise with proven manufacturing insight to support every stage of development:
- Rugged, sunlight-readable displays built for outdoor reliability
- Touch solutions that work in high-throughput, glove, and moisture environments
- Custom embedded systems with built-in security, compliance, and lifecycle support
- Design-for-manufacture expertise to mitigate supply chain risks
Powering the Future of EV Charging
The reality is simple: EV adoption will only scale if charging infrastructure works as seamlessly as filling a petrol tank today. By addressing reliability, usability, and security at the design stage, EV charger manufacturers can deliver a seamless experience and accelerate widespread adoption.
If you’re designing the next generation of EV charging solutions, let’s talk about how we can help you design reliable, user-friendly, and future-proof systems.
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