Recording of Tuesday, May 06, 2025 | The smarter E Europe | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 22:30 .

Experts Address Key Issues and Innovations in EV Grid Integration and Charging Infrastructure at Panel Discussion

The panel discussion delved into the integration of electric vehicles (EVs) with energy grids, emphasizing Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) contracts. Michael noted that 35% of respondents opted out of V2G contracts and suggested that increasing awareness could boost participation. Bernhard highlighted using existing grid codes from photovoltaic systems to improve EV grid integration, learning from past experiences with distributed resources like PV systems. Johanna discussed dynamic network fees in flexibility markets related to bidding zone splits for optimal EV grid integration. Matti shared insights on commercializing optimization tools across various energy markets, focusing on wholesale trading and intraday dynamics. During Q&A, topics included battery degradation compensation strategies by manufacturers or users' benefits; realistic smart EV charger adoption scenarios; bidirectional capability limitations by car makers; legislative mandates for charging standards such as ISO 15118-20; customer behavior regarding V2G tariffs in France; and solving supply-demand imbalances through stationary storage solutions. The conversation also covered challenges in standardizing AC/DC charging infrastructure across countries like Germany and France while highlighting partnerships between automotive OEMs—such as Renault's collaboration with Mercedes-Benz—to enhance V2G services without compromising battery warranties via standardized cycles per year. The importance of ISO 15118-20 standards was stressed for interoperable infrastructures using OCPP backends alongside educating customers about tariff changes when transitioning to EV chargers—a challenge more pronounced in French than German markets due to differing consumer behaviors towards supplier switches or tariff adjustments. Utility companies are pivotal due to their trusted status among consumers, aiming at scaling initiatives effectively within regulatory frameworks targeting widespread smart charging adoption by 2040.

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Talk of session: How to Best Leverage EV Flexibility with Smart and Bi-directional Charging?

This session will explore how smart and bidirectional charging can improve grid integration and sustainability within EV infrastructure. We will also discuss how to make smart charging a mainstream solution, focusing on intuitive design, seamless integration with the grid and other sectors, energy management, and key legal considerations to create a more accessible and efficient charging ecosystem.

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome & Setting the Scene

Speaker

Andreas Jahn
Senior Associate
Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)
Belgium

This video is not available.

Grid Benefits of Smart EV Charging in Europe - Case study France

Speaker

Dr. Julia Hildermeier
Team Lead E-Transport
Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)
Belgium

To Talk

Driving Flexibility: How Incentives Shape EV User Behavior and Reduce Grid Costs - Insights and Implementation from a Discrete Choice Experiment

Speaker

Michael von Bonin
Expert Scientist - EV Integration & Flexibility
Fraunhofer IEE
Germany

To Talk

Vehicles to Grid - First European Connection Requirements Coming Up

Speaker

Bernhard Schowe-von der Brelie
Managing Director
FGH Research Association (FGH e.V.)
Germany

To Talk

Grids & Benefits - Pioneering Grid- and Marketfriendly Charging

Speaker

Dr. Johanna Bronisch
Head of Energy Innovation
UnternehmerTUM
Germany

To Talk

Insights Into the World's First V2G Product With Renault in France (This video is unavailable due to missing publication rights)

Speaker

Dr. Matti Sprengeler
Strategy and Business Development Manager
The Mobility House GmbH
Germany