Lars highlights how Europe must ensure consistency across plugs, payments and accessibility. From cross-border travel to simple credit card payments, standardization lowers barriers and builds driver confidence in public charging, a must for mass EV adoption.
To avoid grid overload, energy management systems balance charging sessions dynamically. Lars explains how smart charging allows multiple cars to share limited capacity, saving operators on grid fees while ensuring drivers still get the energy they need.
Tariffs communicate when the grid is under strain or when renewable generation is high. At home, smart software can schedule charging in low-cost periods, cutting mobility costs. For operators, adapting to dynamic tariffs can optimize energy use and improve profitability.
Storage solutions like batteries and super capacitors can “virtually” expand grid capacity by shaving peaks and absorbing surplus renewable energy. Lars shows how storage enhances both public fast charging and home setups, creating resilience and efficiency in the charging infrastructure.
“We need a high level of standardization. Every car should be able to charge at nearly every charging station with ease.”
“Dynamic load management allows more EVs to charge simultaneously without costly grid upgrades – optimizing both costs and capacity.”
“Batteries can shave off peaks, maximize renewables and expand grid capacity virtually, making EV charging more resilient and reliable.”
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