The Future of EV Charging: From Home Chargers to V2X

EV charging is evolving beyond simply plugging in a car. As electric vehicles become more integrated with the home, the energy system and commercial infrastructure, the charger itself is becoming part of a much bigger ecosystem.

In Episode 7 of Auto Futurecast, Chris Kirby is joined by Anthony Brian, UK Lead at Next Blue, to explore what comes next for EV charging — from home and commercial charging to V2G, V2X, interoperability and the growing importance of consumer education.

The conversation also looks at the changing second-hand EV market, fleet and destination charging, the economics of charging at home, and how charging infrastructure needs to evolve as EV adoption grows.

Key Takeaways

• Why reliable and affordable EV charging needs to go hand in hand
• The growing education gap around EV charging
• How V2G and V2X could turn EVs into part of the home energy system
• Why interoperability between cars, chargers, solar, batteries and energy providers matters
• The growth of the second-hand EV market
• How home and destination charging can support fleets and commercial users
• What the next generation of EV charging infrastructure could look like

What You'll Learn

This episode explores where EV charging is heading and what needs to change to make the transition simpler for drivers, businesses and the wider energy ecosystem.

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