SCALE advances smart charging and V2X infrastructure in Europe, aligning user needs, standards, and policies for mass EV deployment.

SCALE is a three-year project (2022-2025) co-funded by the new Horizon Europe Programme with a budget of around 10 million EUR. It aims to advance smart charging infrastructure and facilitate the mass deployment of electric vehicles. The project will reduce uncertainties around the roll-out of smart charging, interoperable and V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) solutions, whether these are technical, organizational, economic, social or policy-related, and help shape a new energy eco-system wherein the flexibility of EV batteries’ is harnessed.

A consortium of 29 partners composed of leading European cities, universities and knowledge partners, charging infrastructure companies, electric vehicle (EV) industry pioneers and more will steer the project.

DriVe2X advances mass EV deployment by enabling bidirectional V2X energy transfer, smart charging, and AI-driven flexibility marketplaces.

DRIVE2X aims to accelerate the shift to mass electromobility deployment through innovative smart charging techniques and technological advancements in bidirectional charging solutions.

A set of low-cost bidirectional charger units are tested and validated under different use cases in eight demonstrators, presenting different operational settings (buildings, homes, and directly at the grid level), contributing to accelerate the wide uptake of V2X (Vehicle-to-everything) technology.

FLOW implements user-centric V2X and smart charging solutions across five European demonstrations to optimize EV flexibility, grid integration, and decarbonization.

FLOW “Flexible energy systems  Leveraging the Optimal integration of EVs deployment Wave” is a Horizon Europe project focused on testing, validate and enhance V2X smart charging through driving patterns of real users on real grids, that deliver flexibility assets to favour additional penetration of renewables and alleviate energy grid challenges.

XL-Connect optimizes EV charging chains and energy storage, using digital twins and advanced technologies to enhance grid stability across Europe.

The main goal of the XL_Connect Horizon Europe Project is to optimize the entire charging process, starting from energy generation all the way to the end user, in order to benefit everyone involved. This involves creating a charging solution that is widely available and can be accessed on demand.

The solution will be based on an optimized charging network, taking into account various factors such as human behavior, technical considerations, and economic aspects along the entire charging process.

AHEAD uses AI to optimize EV charging locations and grid integration, balancing user access, economic benefits, and network stability 

The AHEAD project will create a simulation environment capable of predicting the most convenient location to place electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and optimise the usage of the power grid resources located in urban and rural areas.

This simulation environment will exploit the unique features of available AI models and include spatial mapping (placing the chargers where the people need them to be) and the power grid (placing the chargers where the grid can support them). Innovative smart charging algorithms will be designed and tested in the model, to minimise the impact of EV charging pools on the network and ensure the consumers have economic benefits.

These smart charging algorithms will be tested in three demonstration sites, dedicated to assessing the technical and economic feasibility of smart charging light and heavy-duty EVs, and boats.

NEVERFLAT develops low-cost, bidirectional EV charging infrastructure using advanced technologies to enhance grid stability and renewable energy integration.

As the demand for electric vehicles increases, so does the need for efficient, accessible, and affordable charging infrastructure. Users face challenges in finding suitable charging points. This gap can hinder widespread adoption of electric vehicles and impact grid stability. There is also a need for seamless integration between vehicles and charging infrastructure.

The EU-funded NEVERFLAT project will develop a low-cost, bi-directional charging infrastructure. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies like machine learning, WBG semiconductors, and advanced simulation models, NEVERFLAT will optimise deployment, enhance grid stability, and improve renewable energy usage.

The project will be validated through pilot sites in Germany, Romania, and Spain, demonstrating its potential for widespread, user-friendly adoption across Europe.

ePowerMove develops affordable, user-friendly, bidirectional EV charging infrastructure and grid optimization solutions to support mass e-mobility adoption

 ePowerMove is transforming electric vehicle (EV) charging with smart, low-cost, non-intrusive and bi-directional solutions that integrate seamlessly with the power grid. By leveraging advanced control and predictive technologies, the project helps ease grid congestion and optimise power supply management.

Beyond technology, ePowerMove focuses on user needs, developing databases in pilot countries to understand charging habits and socio-cultural factors, ensuring solutions are accessible and inclusive.

By advancing Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technologies and renewable energy integration, ePowerMove reduces costs, increases energy efficiency, and accelerates the shift to sustainable e-mobility.