DNV publishes independent review to support lenders assessing EV charging expansion in Spain and Portugal
By Eve
DNV has carried out an independent review intended to help lenders assess an EV charging platform and its planned expansion in Spain and Portugal. It covered charging equipment, software and cyber security, network performance, operating arrangements, site rollout and grid connections, and tested the business plan against operating data, market forecasts and sector benchmarks. The review flagged matters for continued monitoring as the network grows, including equipment reliability, permitting, grid connections, cyber security and actual charger use.
Why it matters
Lenders are looking beyond charger installation numbers to evidence on reliability, connection and permitting risk, and credible demand assumptions. CPOs seeking debt finance should expect this kind of technical diligence and be ready to back their business plans with operating data and benchmarks.
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- Original title
- “Independent review supports lender decisions as EV charging scales in Spain and Portugal”
- Published
- 5 November 2026
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- Topic
- EV Charging
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