Summary - EV Charging Infrastructure West 2027. Online registration by Cvent

The Western US is a leading market for public EV charging, with an established network of charging providers, substantial infrastructure deployment and a competitive market for new sites. The focus is now shifting toward the performance of these networks: whether chargers are reliable, sites attract sufficient demand, and revenues cover the costs of electricity, maintenance and capital.

For charging operators, these questions have direct consequences for business performance. New sites face delays in permitting, utility interconnection and equipment delivery. Existing networks must manage charger failures, maintenance costs and the transition to NACS. Electricity tariffs and demand charges affect site economics, while uneven utilization makes decisions on expansion, upgrades and closures more consequential.

The challenges also differ across charging markets. Highway fast charging depends on traffic and charging demand; commercial fleets require dependable depot capacity and high-power charging; multifamily properties need solutions for residents without private parking; and rural communities must maintain coverage despite lower traffic volumes and limited commercial returns.

Global Transmission Report is organizing the 6th Annual EV Charging Infrastructure West conference on February 18, 2027, in San Francisco to bring together stakeholders involved in developing, operating, supplying and financing charging infrastructure across the Western US. The conference will examine the issues affecting project delivery, network reliability, energy costs and commercial performance, alongside the requirements of fleet, rural and community charging. The emphasis will be on operating experience, business decisions and lessons from deployed projects.

The conference will provide an opportunity for senior industry participants to discuss the operational and commercial priorities of the charging market. It will focus on improving project delivery, maintaining reliable networks, managing energy costs, assessing site performance and expanding charging access across different market segments. Discussions will draw on industry experience and address policy and funding where they directly affect infrastructure deployment and operations.