2026 Event Schedule

As electric vehicle (EV) adoption continues to accelerate, aligning the goals of automakers and utilities is critical to ensure the grid can accommodate higher EV penetration without compromising affordability or reliability. Automakers are working to rapidly scale EV deployments and enhance the customer charging experience, while utilities are focused on managing the resulting load growth and mitigating impacts on the distribution system. A cohesive, technology-enabled approach is essential to unlock the full potential of transportation electrification.

This panel discussion, moderated by WeaveGrid, brings together leaders from Toyota, Rivian, General Motors, and Xcel Energy to explore how coordinated strategies between automakers and utilities can unlock next-generation solutions to serve growing EV load without triggering massive infrastructure costs. 

A central theme will be the role of direct, authorized OEM integrations as a foundation for scaling effective managed charging programs by enabling secure, reliable, and high-fidelity access to vehicle data and controls.

Panelists will discuss how each organization is investing in solutions that enable flexible, affordable EV charging and what it takes to build secure, reliable integrations to meet this need. 

Attendees will walk away with actionable insights into how coordinated strategies can reduce grid upgrade costs, meet customer expectations, and drive the next phase of transportation electrification. Designed for utilities, regulators, and technology leaders alike, this session makes the case for harmonizing automaker innovation with evolving grid needs and provides a blueprint for how to do it.