Welcome to another episode of Destination:Charging, a podcast by Powerdot! In this episode, Carlos Gomes, Head of Data at Powerdot, sits down with Eric Plaquet, CEO of Gireve, a leading company in EV charging interoperability across Europe. Join us as we dive into the world of EV charging, exploring how Gireve plays a crucial role in enabling seamless interoperability between charging networks. Eric shares his insights on the challenges and opportunities of building a unified EV charging ecosystem, the importance of open standards, and the evolution of user behavior in electric mobility. In this engaging conversation, we explore: The role of Gireve in the EV charging ecosystem How interoperability enhances the user experience The evolution of roaming agreements and seamless charging solutions Challenges in scaling EV charging infrastructure across Europe The growing importance of destination charging Future innovations in smart charging and grid integration 🔗 Connect with Eric Plaquet:Website: https://www.gireve.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-plaquet-4672377/ 🔗 Connect with Powerdot:Website: https://powerdot.eu/Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-dot/ Stay tuned for more episodes and join our mission to accelerate sustainable mobility. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights from industry leaders! Timestamps00:00 - Meet Eric Plaquet from Gireve02:10 - Understanding Gireve’s role in EV charging05:00 - The importance of interoperability in charging networks08:15 - The evolution of EV roaming agreements11:30 - Challenges in scaling charging infrastructure15:20 - The rise of destination charging and its impact19:10 - Future trends in smart charging and grid integration23:45 - The role of data and digital platforms in EV adoption27:30 - Gireve’s contribution to standardization and transparency31:00 - Final thoughts and future innovations34:30 - Closing remarks Thank you for listening to Destination:Charging. For more insights and to stay connected with our mission to accelerate sustainable mobility, please visit our show notes for links and further resources. Don't forget to review and subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Until next time, and keep moving forward with Destination:Charging.