Recording of Monday, June 22, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 27:22 .

Scaling Smart and Bidirectional Charging

The panel discusses key lessons from large-scale trials of smart and bidirectional charging. The main challenges are the need for common standards, better coordination between many stakeholders, clear KPIs, and learning through real-world implementation. For fleets and logistics companies, electrification means becoming major electricity consumers. They need guidance on charging management, batteries, PV, and whether to invest in V2G-ready vehicles and chargers. Since fleet operators focus strongly on total cost of ownership, flexibility must create clear financial value. Consumer trust is also important. Trials show that customers can accept AI-based charging optimization once they see it works reliably, with very few manual overrides. Overall, the technology for smart charging and flexibility already exists, but scaling requires better regulation, market incentives, data access, grid integration, and stronger collaboration.

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Talk of session: Electric Vehicle Grid Integration - Scaling up Flexibility

As the number of electric fleets, depots and fast-charging hubs is rising across Europe, grid integration is becoming increasingly important. Large charging sites can either strain local feeders or become controllable and flexible loads that support grid stability if managed smartly.This session highlights the latest experiences from utility companies, network operators, fleet managers and technology providers who are turning e-mobility into an active part of the power system. We will explore how to align charging demand with grid capacity and market signals and also how we can successfully scale up e-mobility with increased demand-side flexibility. What are some best practices already in use? The panelists will also discuss the economic benefits for aggregators and end users as well as the organizational and regulatory conditions that are needed to transition from 'plugging in' to paying off through smart and bidirectional charging. The panel will highlight best practices for integrating demand-side flexibility into a resilient energy system.

Further Talks of this session:

From Pilot to Grid Asset: Bidirectional EV Charging in Large-Scale Real-World Operation

Speaker

Anne Bicking
CEO
gridX GmbH
Germany

To Talk

Economic Value Creation for EV Users, Fleets and Aggregators

Speaker

Jannik Carl
Senior Energy Markets Manager
Kraken Technologies
Germany

To Talk

Leveraging EV Flexibility for Fleet Charging under Grid Constrains.

Speaker

Jan Winkler
Head of Business Development
The Mobility House Energy GmbH
Germany

To Talk

Policy and Regulatory Recommendations for Scaling EV-Based Flexibility While Safeguarding Grid Resilience

Speaker

Amber Woodward
International Public Affairs Manager
Center for NetZero
United Kingdom

To Talk

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