This session will explore key managed charging lessons from utilities who have worked directly with electric vehicle manufacturers. Within this presentation, panelists will discuss the importance of building out original equipment manufacturer (OEM) connection capabilities by working directly with the OEMs, and how this allows utilities — including Eversource and SMUD — to maintain optionality in a nascent and evolving space. The presentation will focus on three main aspects of managed charging: the anticipated and realized benefits of being directly connected to the manufacturer; considerations when establishing the partnership; and keeping the customer experience simple and easy with shared customers and shared goals. 

Key focus areas: 

• The anticipated and realized benefits of being directly connected to the manufacturer.
• Establishing the partnership and what to keep an eye on.
• Shared customers and shared goals: keeping the customer experience simple and easy.