Master’s in Business Models and Financing of Charging Infrastructure
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in business models and financing of charging infrastructure. 12 modules covering the charging market, unit economics, business models, pricing and payments under AFIR, energy cost management, financial appraisal, funding sources, public grants, contracts and risks, deployment strategy and valuation, with an assigned technical tutor.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Analyse the market and value chain of electric vehicle charging.
Calculate the unit economics of different charger types.
Design business models and pricing policies.
Optimise the energy cost of charging networks.
Appraise projects with financial tools.
Structure financing and access public funding.
Plan deployments and value charging operators.
Who it's for
- Charging infrastructure financial analysts
- E-mobility business developers
- Infrastructure investment managers
- Charging pricing managers
- Energy strategy consultants
- Deployment project managers
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join charging operators
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR, alternative fuels infrastructure)
- Directive (EU) 2023/1791 (Energy Efficiency Directive)
- Regulation (EU) 2020/852 (EU taxonomy for sustainable activities)
- OCPI 2.2.1 (Open Charge Point Interface for roaming)
- Royal Decree 184/2022 (Spanish regulation of EV charging services)
- Directive (EU) 2024/1275 (EPBD, energy performance of buildings)
- OCPP 2.0.1 (Open Charge Point Protocol)
- Microsoft Excel
- QGIS
- Microsoft Power BI
- Python
12 modules
1.1Growth of the electric vehicle fleet1.2Segments: residential, destination, urban and corridor1.3Players: CPOs, eMSPs, site owners and utilities1.4Charging value chain1.5Market size and forecasts1.6Competition and consolidation1.7Usage and occupancy of charge points1.8Differences between countries1.9AFIR targets1.10Case study: analysis of a listed operator
2.1CAPEX by charger type2.2Civil works and connection costs2.3OPEX: energy, maintenance and software2.4Demand charges and their impact2.5Utilisation and break-even point2.6Selling price and margin per kWh2.7Roaming revenue2.8Ancillary service revenue2.9Sensitivity to occupancy2.10Practical: unit economics of a 150 kW charger
3.1Integrated operator model3.2Site lease model3.3Revenue sharing with site owners3.4Charging as a service3.5Subscriptions and flat rates3.6Fleet and depot charging3.7Workplace charging3.8eMSP platforms and roaming3.9Utility models3.10Workshop: business model canvas for a CPO
4.1Tariff structures per kWh and per minute4.2Idle (blocking) fees4.3Ad hoc card payment4.4Dynamic demand-based pricing4.5Price transparency required by AFIR4.6Roaming and tariff exchange4.7OCPI roaming protocol4.8Fraud and collections4.9User payment experience4.10Case study: designing a pricing policy
5.1Wholesale market energy purchasing5.2Long-term PPAs5.3Price hedging5.4Photovoltaic self-consumption at stations5.5Storage to reduce peak power5.6Demand management5.7Flexibility services5.8Renewable energy certificates5.9Carbon credits from charging5.10Lab: energy purchasing optimisation
6.1Project cash flows6.2Net present value and IRR6.3Weighted average cost of capital6.4Payback period6.5Scenario analysis6.6Monte Carlo simulation6.7Terminal value of the project6.8Sector-specific risks6.9Project due diligence6.10Practical: financial model of a 50-station network
7.1Equity and infrastructure funds7.2Corporate debt and loans7.3Structured project finance7.4Green finance and bonds7.5EIB loans7.6Equipment leasing7.7Venture capital in operators7.8Manufacturer financing7.9Joint venture structures7.10Case study: financing structure for a roll-out
8.1MOVES grant programme8.2Next Generation funds8.3Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for infrastructure8.4Regional and local grants8.5Compatibility with State aid rules8.6Reporting and justification requirements8.7Municipal charging tenders8.8Public domain concessions8.9Public-private partnerships in charging8.10Workshop: preparing a grant application
9.1Contracts with site owners9.2Equipment supply contracts9.3O&M contracts9.4Service level agreements9.5Contracts with distribution system operators9.6Property damage and liability insurance9.7Technological and obsolescence risk9.8Regulatory and tariff risk9.9Demand risk9.10Case study: contractual risk matrix
10.1Data-driven site selection10.2Demand forecasting models10.3Investment prioritisation10.4Project portfolio management10.5Deployment speed10.6Partnerships with retail and hospitality10.7Integration with fleets10.8Network performance indicators10.9International network expansion10.10Practical: site prioritisation with GIS
11.1Valuation of charging operators11.2Sector multiples11.3Mergers and acquisitions11.4Strategic and financial investors11.5IPOs and SPACs11.6Investor reporting11.7ESG indicators for investors11.8Alignment with the EU taxonomy11.9Lessons from recent transactions11.10Workshop: valuation of a charging network
12.1Definition of the investment project12.2Market analysis12.3Selected business model12.4Demand estimation12.5Building the financial model12.6Financing structure12.7Risk analysis12.8Business plan12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
A 100% online programme on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulation and applied exercises. The working software is Microsoft Excel, QGIS, Microsoft Power BI and Python, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: financial models of charging networks, unit economics analysis by charger type and site prioritisation using geographical data. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR), Directive (EU) 2023/1791 on energy efficiency, Regulation (EU) 2020/852 (taxonomy), OCPI 2.2.1, Royal Decree 184/2022, Directive (EU) 2024/1275 (EPBD), OCPP 2.0.1.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Microsoft Excel, QGIS, Microsoft Power BI and Python, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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