On November 25, 2025, from 9:00 to 12:00, we are pleased to invite cities, regions, and local grid operators to join us in Utrecht for the 5th and final Bidirectional Cities Event focused showcasing some of the project’s achievements including the SCALE procurement guidelines for smart and bidirectional EV charging infrastructure and the SCALE Blueprint. This is also an opportunity for participants to share the needs and requirements from their own contexts, as well as to provide input and validation to our project outcomes.
Agenda
9:00 – 9:15 Welcome and introduction (Pedro Gomes and Zsofia Jakoi, POLIS Network)
9:15 – 9:45 Presentation of the SCALE Blueprint (Shreesha Vaidhya, Rupprecht Consult) including Q&A
9:45 – 10:15 Presentation of the SCALE Guidelines for a Joint Procurement program (Gertjan Geurts, City of Utrecht) including Q&A
10:15 – 10:25 Coffee break
10:25 – 11:15 Exercise group focused on collecting inputs and validation from the participants
11:15 – 12:00 Site visit to one of Utrecht’s V2G electric car‑sharing stations
By joining, you will gain strategic and practical support for integrating V2G into your city’s public charging infrastructure. Whether you’re from a local authority or a grid operator, this event will provide you with the tools and network you need.
SCALE Joint Procurement Program: Why should you join our events?
- Tailored Insights: Learn how to integrate V2G technology effectively with procurement guidelines, technical requirements, and real-world case studies from other cities.
- Collaboration: Exchange knowledge and experiences with peers across Europe who are also responsible for public charging infrastructure.
- Support: Access hands-on guidance and best practices to take the next steps in procurement of smart and V2G EV charging infrastructure, from technical specifications to lessons learned.
This event series is a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and explore the next steps your city or region can take to implement V2G solutions. Your feedback will help shape practical steps and guide the upscaling of smart and bidirectional charging in Europe. Let’s collaborate to make V2G a reality in your area. It will be facilitated by POLIS the City of Utrecht, a front runner on public V2G charging infrastructure!
Register HERE