EVI US Pilot : Electric Vehicle Identity
Coach Name
Juan Juan
EU Organization
Parity Platform P.C.
Members
- Christos Stefanatos
- Alexios Karadimos
US Organization
Mega Contracting
Members
- Dimitri Hadjis
- Gabriella Petrova
Project Overview
The EVI US project addresses the challenge of privacy-preserving user authentication in electric vehicle (EV) charging. It introduces a decentralized identity framework allowing drivers to authenticate charging sessions without exposing personal information.
Certificates are issued and stored in EVs or wallets, enabling automatic authorization at charging stations. The system was tested with ISO 15118-compatible infrastructure in New York, ensuring user privacy and compliance with ESSIF standards.
Methods and approaches
Decentralized Identity (DID)
Self-sovereign identity certificates stored in vehicle or wallet.
Plug-and-Charge Mechanism
Enables automatic session initiation without personal data.
OCPI-Compatible Middleware
Ensures integration with existing EV apps and chargers.
User-Centric UX/UI Design
Simplified onboarding and fallback methods.
Behavioral Insights
Surveys and interviews to validate preferences.
Key Achievements
Live pilot at Mega HQ in New York with a Zerova AC charger.
Full integration with EV Loader platform and Walt.id wallets.
Certificate-based Plug-and-Charge preferred by over 90% of users.
13 chargers configured; over 20 users onboarded.
Open-source middleware and modular architecture published.
Impact & Results
Scientific Impact
Validates W3C Verifiable Credentials in mobility.
Industrial Impact
Demonstrates interoperability with existing protocols (ISO 15118, OCPP).
Economic Impact
Enabled Mega Contracting to form a new EV infrastructure business line.
Social Impact
Enhances user trust by minimizing data exposure.
Employment
1 new developer hired by Parity; 2 roles expanded at Mega.
Publications and Open-Source Contributions
- Whitepaper: d3.3_whitepaper_sargasso.pdf
- Video: d2.2._sargasso_screen_capture.mp4
- GitHub: https://github.com/Parity-Platform/evi-us
- Various Reports/Artifacts: Linked via SharePoint throughout report.
Future directions
Scalability
Planned deployment across Mega-owned and client buildings.
Commercialization
Broader rollout of EVI-enhanced EV Loader platform.
Standardization
Continued engagement with OCPI and SSI communities.
User Engagement
Continued user research and feedback integration.
Cross-Atlantic Partnership
Sustained collaboration between Parity and Mega for long-term deployments.