There Is More to Charging Than Just Providing Energy

Recording of Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2025 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 9:26 .

Exploring the Future of EV Charging: Customer Preferences, Infrastructure Challenges, and Industry Standardization

The discussion centers on the customer experience in electric vehicle (EV) charging, particularly from a charge point operator's perspective like IONITY. The key drivers of customer preference for high-power charge points are reliability, ease, speed, and price. These factors are interconnected; for instance, achieving reliable speed can be costly due to energy demands. As EV technology advances with higher charging capacities reaching up to 500 kilowatts or more—potentially even megawatt levels—the challenge is maintaining compatibility with existing standards such as CCS in Europe. This standardization simplifies user decisions by eliminating concerns over plug types but raises questions about future adaptability as power needs increase. Additionally, there's an ongoing need for diverse infrastructure catering both low and ultra-high power requirements given varied car capabilities expected over the next two decades. Pricing models may evolve based on output levels provided during charges while scalability remains crucial amidst potential cost increases at fewer ultra-high-power stations. Data utilization within this sector presents opportunities through effective integration across ecosystems despite current gaps hindering troubleshooting efforts related specifically towards individual vehicle model connections via standardized protocols ensuring seamless experiences consistently delivered irrespective circumstances encountered along journeys undertaken users alike!

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Speaker

Manfred Maier
Teamlead Digital & Customer Experience
IONITY GmbH
Germany

Talk of session: The Future of CCS Charging: Have We Seen the Best of CCS Yet?

This session will delve into the future of CCS (Combined Charging System) technologies, examining whether CCS has peaked or if there is more innovation on the horizon. Participants will explore emerging advancements, potential limitations, and the evolving role of CCS in the rapidly changing electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem. Key topics will include scalability, compatibility with next-generation vehicles, and how CCS can adapt to meet growing demands in the EV market.

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