Integration Grease Podcast

3. Plug and Charge

In this episode, we're diving into Plug & Charge—the revolutionary technology based on the ISO 15118 industry standard that lets you just plug in and go. * Plug & Charge Explained: We break down what Plug & Charge is from the very start, explaining how the ecosystem uses digital certificates for automatic and secure identification. * Ecosystem Roles & Requirements: We detail what is needed from each party in the process, including the Charge Point Operators (CPOs), the Mobility Service Providers (MSPs), and the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). * The Main Players: We look at the three key providers—Gireve, Hubject, and Irdeto—who are building this global charging infrastructure and discuss their recent partnership aimed at expanding access and reducing complexity. * Manufacturer Support: Find out which major car brands are embracing Plug & Charge and the latest on Tesla's plans for the standard. If you're involved in the EV industry, this episode is your guide to understanding the future of charging. Tune in to learn how to prepare for a simpler, more secure charging experience.

2. Tariff mechanisms in EV roaming

A lively, no-jargon deep dive into how roaming tariffs can spiral out of control—complete with candid laughs, sharp metaphors, and the kind of hard-won lessons that keep the ops awake and the finance alert. Expect clarity, reality checks, and just enough grease to make the toughest mechanisms run smoother.

1. Gireve, ENAPI or peer-to-peer roaming?

Integration Grease is the no‑nonsense show for e‑roaming pros who want sharper decisions and faster go‑lives—short episodes, clear takes, zero fluff. Episode 1 teases the real‑world trade‑offs between Gireve, ENAPI, and direct links, raising the questions teams debate when coverage, control, and cost collide—answers stay on the tape. Come for the candid shop talk on integration overhead and commercial flexibility, stay for the moves that turn roaming strategy into live traffic—acronyms welcome, deep theory not required. This podcast content has been created through man/AI collaboration and read by AI.