What is Plug & Charge? ISO 15118

Welcome back to our ultimate guide to Plug & Charge! ​If you're an EV driver who's tired of fumbling with apps, fobs, or credit cards, the industry has a solution: ISO 15118. This is the international standard designed to bring the seamless charging experience enjoyed by Tesla drivers to all electric vehicles and charging networks. ​In this video, we use a Skoda Enyaq (with Power Pass) to successfully demonstrate the full Plug & Charge experience at an Ionity fast-charging hub. Then, we sit down with Jeremy Scoffield, Director of Technology at CharIN (the non-profit working on global interoperability), for a deep technical dive into how ISO 15118 works, its critical role in V2X (Vehicle-to-Grid) functionality, and why encrypted communication is essential for the future of smart charging. ​Video Chapters (Timings) ​[00:00] Intro: What is Plug & Charge? (Tesla vs. ISO 15118) ​[01:20] Testing Plug & Charge with the Skoda Enyaq (Power Pass) ​[02:49] Partnering with CharIN for Standardization ​[04:37] Live Demonstration: Plug & Charge at Ionity ​[06:24] Interview Setup: Introduction to Jeremy from CharIN ​[07:46] Technical Deep Dive: How ISO 15118 Works ​[09:48] CharIN Testivals (Interoperability Testing) ​[12:12] Why Plug & Charge is Important (Convenience, Security, V2X Capability) ​[14:47] Technical Steps: No App/Card Required & End-to-End Encryption ​[16:12] Step 1: Physical Connection (Power Line Communication) ​[17:09] Step 2: Handshake & Secure Connection (TLS and Certificates) ​[19:10] Step 3: Messaging (XML, Power Level, Tariff Exchange) ​[20:25] Step 4: Charging Starts & Real-Time Display ​[21:23] Step 5: Session Ends & Real-Time Billing ​[22:52] Continuous Improvement (ISO 15118-20, OCP) ​[26:54] Closing Remarks from Jeremy (CharIN) & Outro ​Key Concepts Covered: ​ISO 15118: The core standard enabling seamless communication between any EV and any compliant charger. CharIN: The global non-profit dedicated to ensuring interoperability across all charging hardware and vehicle manufacturers. ​V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything): How ISO 15118 facilitates future bi-directional charging (V2G/V2H). ​Security: Using TLS encryption and single-use certificates for secure payment authentication. ​If you're an EV owner, manufacturer, or charging point operator, this is essential viewing! Please subscribe to my channel, hit the like button and leave a comment. I review all types of electric vehicles and remember, if you think an EV is for you, leave it to me and I'll review. Thanks for watching. Nevo's Website - https://www.nevo.ie/ Nevo's Twitter - https://twitter.com/nevoireland Nevo's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nevoireland/ Nevo's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/nevo-co Derek's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reilly.derek Derek's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekreilly/ #electriccar #iso15118 #plugandcharge