Jeremy Yapp

2.05pm – 2.25pm, 25 June 2025 ‐ 20 mins

‘Friend or Foe? Electric Vehicles in the Energy System’

• How EV charging can be a benefit to the electricity grid (rather than a problem that needs to be solved)

• How each player benefits from the flexibility that EVs can provide: infrastructure planners & operators; retailers; OEMs; consumers

• What next to look forward to: the commercial, technology and regulatory developments to get excited about, and the impact & opportunities we expect

• Some thoughts on consumer engagement and how to build consumer excitement for EVs, smart charging, new ways to engage