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How a Plug & Charge session actually works
Learn how the EV automatically authenticates itself at the charging station, what security checks unfold, and what vehicle and charger OEMs need to…
Dec 23
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Preparing an EV for Plug & Charge: what really happens behind the scenes
A step-by-step look at the orchestration of digital certificates, billing contracts, and market roles that enables seamless Plug & Charge across the…
Dec 17
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Trust is all you need: Inside the PKI that powers Plug & Charge
A deep dive into the digital identity system and public key infrastructure that underpins the cybersecurity of the EV charging ecosystem.
Dec 2
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Marc Mültin
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November 2025
Inside Plug & Charge: The cryptographic architecture of seamless EV charging
A clear guide to TLS, symmetric vs asymmetric ciphers, key exchange, and digital signatures in EV charging that enable confidentiality, data integrity…
Nov 18
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Marc Mültin
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Plug & Charge: The technology, the ecosystem, and the road ahead of seamless charging
Understand the basic principles, the industry roles, and the rollout challenges shaping the future of a seamless "just plug in and charge" experience …
Nov 11
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Behind the plug: Inside the web of cloud connections behind every charging session
Lift the curtain behind the operations and "languages" that connect the central charge point operator with utilities, mobility service providers…
Nov 4
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Marc Mültin
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October 2025
Behind the plug: What really happens when your EV talks to the charger
In this Part 2 of "Behind the Plug", we'll start to cover the communication protocols (aka "languages") used to facilitate an interoperable, seamless…
Oct 28
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Acronym Survival Guide
A quick-reference glossary for the EV charging acronyms you’ll see across my articles.
Oct 26
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Behind the plug: Who's who in the EV charging ecosystem
When you plug in your car, a quiet digital conversation begins. In this Part 1, we'll cover who’s talking, and why seamless charging is harder than it…
Oct 19
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Marc Mültin
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