Innovative EV-charging Environment for Future Low-cost Mass Deployment
NEVERFLAT builds a new generation of smart bi-directional charging stations, designed to be compact, efficient, and accessible across Europe. The project combines renewable energy, grid balancing, and user-friendly tools to support the future of electric mobility.
- Low-cost smart charging
- Integrated with renewables
- EU-wide interoperability
- Optimised data-driven planning tools
- User-friendly apps
- Grid-ready bi-directional flow
About NEVERFLAT Project
The NEVERFLAT project addresses the growing need for accessible EV charging by combining compact hardware, data-driven planning, and smart energy management. It supports better use of renewables, improves grid stability, and enables fair access through new business models and services tailored to different user groups.
Project Overview
A smart EV charging solution integrating renewable energy, grid balancing, and user-focused tools-tested across Europe to support mass deployment.
Project Concept
NEVERFLAT combines smart charging hardware, predictive energy tools, and inclusive services to enable low-cost, bi-directional EV charging across Europe.
Project Impact
NEVERFLAT supports cleaner mobility by making EV charging easier to access, more affordable, and better integrated with local energy systems.
Work Packages
Seven coordinated work packages drive the project – from user needs and system design to pilots, services, and results exploitation.
Project Partners
NEVERFLAT brings together universities, industry leaders, SMEs, and public bodies from across Europe to co-develop a smart, inclusive EV charging system.
NEVERFLAT Project Objectives
NEVERFLAT aims to develop a modular and user-focused EV charging system that is adaptable to diverse urban contexts. The project combines technical innovation with social and environmental priorities to ensure scalable deployment, local energy integration, and inclusive access.
Key objectives include infrastructure design, power optimization, user engagement, business model development, and large-scale validation across Europe.
User Needs and Technical Specifications
Definition and formalization of user needs and technical specifications for the EV charging infrastructure system.
Optimization and Power Management
Development of methodologies and architecture for optimizing deployment and bi-directional power management.
Business Models and Social Innovation
Development of business models, services, and social innovations to support sustainable and equitable charging.
Data-Driven Tools and User Integration
Development of advanced, data-driven tools based on user needs, integrating them into the charging system.
Field Demonstrations and Validation
Demonstration and validation of technologies and methodologies in real-world environments.
Communication and Market Adoption
Dissemination and exploitation of project results to encourage large-scale adoption and market impact.
Technologies and Tools
NEVERFLAT brings together smart energy, mobility, and digital solutions to enable more efficient and accessible EV charging. From bi-directional charging and energy forecasting to user apps and planning tools, each technology supports the project’s goal of sustainable and scalable deployment across Europe.
Charging Infrastructure & Control
Compact, bi-directional chargers integrated with local grids for urban use.
Energy Management & Forecasting
Optimizes local energy use with forecasting, load balancing, and smart EV-grid interaction.
Planning & Deployment Tools
Geospatial tools to support smart planning and rollout of EV charging infrastructure.
User Applications & Services
Digital tools for booking, payment, and energy use, with incentives for flexible charging.
System Integration & Interoperability
Backend tools for interoperability, real-time monitoring, and seamless system integration.
NEVERFLAT Project Partners
The NEVERFLAT consortium brings together cities, research institutes, and technology providers working jointly to deliver innovative, inclusive, and scalable EV charging solutions across Europe.
Latest News & Updates
Stay up to date with the latest developments, pilot updates, and project highlights from the NEVERFLAT consortium.
Meet the Partner: Alba Iulia
Alba Iulia is a local authority located in the heart of Transylvania, Romania, with around 74,000 inhabitants. The municipality is dedicated to sustainable city development and creating better conditions for its residents, tourists, and investors. Known for its historical heritage and modern outlook, Alba Iulia has become one of Romania’s most active cities in applying smart and green solutions.
Meet the Partner: Tekniker
Tekniker brings its expertise in advanced manufacturing, product engineering, and ICT for sustainable industry to the NEVERFLAT consortium. As part of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Tekniker combines applied research and innovation to drive practical solutions that strengthen industrial competitiveness and environmental responsibility.
Looking Back and Moving Forward: NEVERFLAT at ICNC 2025 and Ahead to GENERA 2025
At the Intercharge Network Conference (ICNC) 2025 in Berlin, the NEVERFLAT project was represented by Lüko Neuner-Jehle, Saiteja Koppisetti, and Abhishek Gupta, who actively engaged with innovators shaping the future of e-mobility and sustainable energy systems. The team joined discussions with several…
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